Quick Class Details
Ages: 7-10
Styles: Acro
Season: September-June
Type: Technique
Monthly Tuition: $79.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Fri 05:45pm-06:45pm
About This Class
Challenge Acro Basics focuses on building strong acrobatic foundations through age-appropriate strength, flexibility, and balance training. Classes follow a structured format that emphasizes safe technique, body awareness, and controlled skill development.
Dancers work through progressive exercises and foundational acro skills that support both individual development and performance readiness within the Challenge training program.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers beginning structured acro training within the Challenge program
Students ready for consistent, skill-based physical training
Children who enjoy learning strength, balance, and controlled movement
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking recreational or drop-in style classes
Students not yet ready for structured, strength-based training
Families looking for casual or short-term programming
What to Expect in Class
Structured warm-up focusing on strength, flexibility, and safe movement patterns
Introduction to foundational acro skills using controlled progressions and mats
Emphasis on body awareness, balance, and proper technique for performance use
Attire Requirements
Girls
Black Bodysuit or Tank Top
Black Leggings or Shorts
Barefoot
Hair of the face
Boys
White t-shirt
Black Dance Shorts
Dance Belts
Barefoot
To make things easier, required attire is available for purchase at the studio.
Meet Your Instructor
Monica Ventura
CEO and Artistic Director
Acro, Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical Instructor
Mackenzie Dillabaugh
Acro and Ballet Instructor
Mackenzie began dancing at the age of 3 and continued dancing for 12 years. She danced competitively in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, and contemporary; also completed exams with CDTA, ADAPT, and RAD in ballet, tap, and jazz.
Mackenzie danced with Class Act Studios starting at the age of 8 and through high school. At 14 she attended Ballet Jörgan’s summer intensive. Mackenzie started assisting dance classes in ballet and jazz for ages 6 through 10 at the age of 12 and instantly found a passion for it.
She continues to pursue her passion for teaching the art of dance with Class Act Studios while also pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Education at the University of Regina. Mackenzie has always had a special passion for dance and Class Act Studios.