📣 Day 3: Handstand (Wall or Couch) · Safe & Successful Acro Dancer

📣 Day 3: Handstand (Wall or Couch)

Wow! What amazing teachers we have in here! It has been so great seeing you get out of your comfort zone and do something new! We are cheering you all on in this challenge and love seeing all the hard work!

🎥 Today’s Trick: Handstand with Support

Easiest: Backward, feet on the couchMiddle: Backward, feet on the wallHardest: Forward, feet to the wall

👩‍🏫 How to Teach It:

✅ Backward - Couch Version:

Hands on the floor, fingers spread wide
One foot on the couch
Spot at the hips
Bring second foot up
Encourage straight arms
Hold
Step down — no jumping
Finish with hands on hips

✅ Backward - Wall Version:

Same hand position
Walk feet up the wall
Spot at the hips
Hold with straight arms
Walk down the wall — no jumping
Finish with hands on hips

✅ Forward - Wall Version:

Start in Acro First Position (arms reaching forward, pointed toe)
Hands placed a bit away from the wall
Kick up to handstand
Spot at the hips
Guide feet to the wall
Support on the way down
Finish in Acro First Position

📸 Now it’s your turn:

✅ Post your Day 3 video below Include:

Teaching + spotting
Their version of the trick

🎉 Bloopers welcome🙃 Bonus points for bravery

Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread

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