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Join Acrobatic Arts resident Pre School expert and podcast host, Loren Dermody as she chats with Belinda Agostino from Ready Set Dance about the exciting Ready Set Acro program for preschoolers! Discover how this collaboration enhances young dancers' skills while ensuring safety and fun. Get insights on integrating acro into your curriculum, hear success stories, and learn about the upcoming Ready Set Dance Summit in Las Vegas. Tune in now to inspire the next generation of dancers!
Find out more about Ready Set Acro!https://www.acrobaticarts.com/training-courses/ready-set-acro-discovery-call
Ready Set Dance Summit 2024https://form.jotform.com/inforeadysetdance/RSDConference
Ready Set Dancehttps://readyset.dance/
About Belinda
Belinda is a co-founder of Ready Set Dance, the leading preschool dance curriculum Worldwide. The award-winning program elevates preschool dance education and entertainment so that more preschoolers experience the magic of dance.
With her degree in Business, majoring in Marketing and experience as a dance educator, Belinda understands connecting class marketing with class management. Her wealth of knowledge comes from owning her own studio in Sydney @allstarzpa and teaching for over 25 years.
With close to 900 students coming through her studio doors every week and 300 of those being pre-schoolers, she knows how to reach, teach, and retain preschoolers and turn them into a lifetime customer.

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Tune in as we welcome Cheryl Crawford, Acrobatic Arts Master Teacher and Course Conductor from our UK Division. With years of experience as a studio owner and examiner, Cheryl offers expert insights on setting up an acro studio. Learn about essential equipment, budget-friendly solutions, and practical tips to create a thriving acro program. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or just starting out, Cheryl's valuable advice will help you take your acro classes to the next level. Don't miss out!
About Cheryl
Cheryl's dance journey began at age 5 with ballet and tap lessons at her local Town Hall. By 10, she had fallen in love with all aspects of dance. She trained for three years at the Theatre School of Dance & Drama in Edinburgh, graduating in 1999 with her RAD Registered teacher status.
In 2001, eight months after having her first child, Cheryl established her own dance school. Sixteen years and another child later, she now owns a Dance Studio offering Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, Contemporary, and her new favorite, Acrobatic Arts.
Cheryl is one of the lucky few who truly enjoy their work. As a member of the Acrobatic Arts Staff, she feels honored to be part of the organization and looks forward to growing with the company. Her passion for dance and teaching continues to drive her forward in her career.
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Join us as we welcome Jemma Harris, expert course conductor and examiner. Jemma shares her top tips and techniques for mastering beginner handstands, covering posture, strength, alignment, and stacking. With engaging drills and invaluable insights, this episode is a must-listen for both teachers and students looking to build a solid acro foundation. Don't miss out!
About Jemma
Jemma began her dance journey at the age of 3 with Beats Per Minute Performing Arts on the Sunshine Coast training in all genres of dance. Jemma completed examinations in the RAD and Comdance syllabi gaining Distinction for Advanced 2 RAD, and Honours Plus for Modern Jazz Shield, Theatrical Shield and Gold Cross Tap. At the completion of her training Jemma was awarded scholarships to a range of prestigious pre-professional programs including; Broadway Dance Centre and Brent Street. However was offered a contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines only two weeks after turning 18. Jemma spent 3 years travelling the world and performing in production shows and musicals on board, including a feature role in “Saturday Night Fever” the musical and a soloist and showgirl in a diverse range of theatre shows. Now, as a highly qualified teacher Jemma is passionate about progressing students safely with a rounded and broad skillset in the performing arts, starting at the very beginning with the tiniest humans. Jemma is passionate about early childhood development and laying the foundations from the very beginning and loves sharing her passion in this area as a course conductor for AcroDance Pre School and Ready Set Acro. Jemma's qualifications span from Comdance Jazz, Tap and Theatrical through to Acrobatic Arts M1, M2 and M3, Alixa Flexibility, PBT as well as Aerial Arts. She loves sharing her knowledge with other like minded teachers through course conducting Acrobatic Arts M1, M2 and Aerial Arts and is honoured to be apart of a world renowned program!
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In this episode Acrobatic Arts Master Teacher Leah Holliday presents a bite-sized tutorial on How to Spot Side Aerials. Tune in to this great resource for teachers who want to help their students progress safely and achieve this skill successfully!
About Leah
Leah has been teaching acro and dance for over 25 years. She was born and raised in Regina, SK and studied dance and baton twirling at the Martin School of Dance. Not only was she known as a well accomplished dancer but she represented Canada in Baton Twirling at numerous World Championships as a soloist and team member. Leah has been with AA for 4 years. She is a course conductor and examiner. Leah teaches dance and acro in High River, AB and she teachers Master Classes for Acrobatic Arts. Need some visuals? Check out Leah's Weekly Mini presentation, How to Spot Side Aerials, on YouTube!
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Dive into an exciting conversation as Mandy Yip, Founder of Acrobatic Arts, shares her insights on the upcoming North America Teacher Training Tour and the exhilarating dance expos this summer! Mandy shares her passion for connecting with dance teachers, unveiling her favorite parts of the season, and offering invaluable tips for maximizing your expo experience. Don't miss out on Mandy's insights into trending tricks, Ready Set Acro, and much more. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice for all dance educators!
Plus, don't miss out on our exciting contest where we're giving away $2,500 in expo passes! Enter by June 14/24 for a chance to win - contest details on our Facebook & Instagram!
Mandy Yip, Acrobatic Arts Founder With over 350,000 dancers participating in Acrobatic Arts classes every week, Mandy Yip manages the delivery of training programs and the Acrobatic Arts syllabus in over 65hundred dance studios around the world. She also created the most comprehensive and researched Acrobatic Arts Curriculum, as well as innovative apps such as the AcroDance Resource Center. Mandy is a highly sought-after industry expert, known for her engaging workshops and clinics across North America, Europe, and Australia.
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Discover the intricate journey of mastering the handstand forward roll, where flexibility meets strength, control, and unwavering determination. Join Acrobatic Arts expert teacher Jill Ford as she shares her top tips behind this challenging skill and guides you through effective teaching methods for your students. Jill shares indispensable tips, drills, and pitfalls to avoid, drawing from her extensive experience as a seasoned acro instructor. This episode is packed with valuable insights.
About Jill
Jill was originally from Regina, Saskatchewan where she danced competitively in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and baton twirling for 17 years. She went on to teaching dance, baton and acrobatics in her home city and now resides in Edmonton, Alberta where she has opened her own studio specializing in Acrobatics and Baton Twirling. She completed her bachelor of Education (k-5) at the University of Regina which has furthered her expertise as an acrobatic and dance teacher. Jill has travelled the world as an athlete and coach representing Canada at 8 World Baton Twirling Championships and now continually is committed to keeping young children involved in the areas of acrobatics, dance and baton twirling. She is very happy and honoured to be part of the Acrobatic Arts staff and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with students and teachers!
Jill's credentials include: Bachelor of Education, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Certified Teacher, Canadian Baton Twirling Association Level 2 Coach, Inductee of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.Need some visuals? Check out Jills's Weekly Mini presentation, Mastering Handstand Forward Roll with Jill Ford, on YouTube!
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