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Get ready as Mandy Yip, our Founder + CEO, and special guest Derek Piquette unveil the exciting NEW AcroFIT Challenge by Acrobatic Arts, launching this July 2023! Tune in to hear the details about this exciting and fun 14-day initiative designed to support our Certified Teachers in their efforts to help students reach their AcroDance goals!
AcroFIT Challenge Info + Registration: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/acrofitchallenge
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Mandy Yip, Acrobatic Arts Founder + CEOWith 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.
Derek PiquetteDerek is dancer, director, choreographer, and teacher extraordinaire! With over a decade of experience and a career that has taken him all over the world, Derek is a true star in the dance world. From performing on So You Think You Can Dance to touring with Cirque du Soleil, Derek has done it all. He's also a gifted teacher and choreographer, with a knack for inspiring young dancers to reach for the stars.
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In this episode, we will be exploring the innovative ADRC (AcroDance Resource Center) and its incredible benefits for your studio. Discover how you can safely share levels with your students for at-home practice, while also offsetting your ADRC subscription costs. Join us as Mark Nash, the USA Division Manager, walks you through the ins and outs of this program and how it can work wonders for your studio. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable insights!
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Mark is the US Division Manager for Acrobatic Arts, as well as an acro adjudicator, educator and certified examiner. He enjoys choreography and has won the Josephine-Hermene Schwarz award as well as received commissions to choreograph repertory and full-length works for various dance companies throughout the US. He was a professional dancer and has danced for Dayton and Cincinnati Ballets, and Ballet West.
Mark is also an eight-time Men's World Baton Twirling Champion, and has taught numerous world champions as well. He values education and has Master's Degrees in Business and Arts Administration, as well as many dance related certifications. Mark is also a devoted husband and father of three, and lives in California.
Email: mark@acrobaticarts.com
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Nash Twirling Academy https://www.nashtwirlingacademy.com

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We are thrilled to have Drew Burgess back on the Acrobatic Arts Podcast! In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of cross training for acrodancers and Drew will be sharing his invaluable insights. He will not only emphasize the significance of cross training, but also the various options and benefits available that can help your dancers significantly improve their skills. Don't miss out on this episode packed with practical advice and useful information! Tune in now!
About Drew Burgess
Ohio native, Drew made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, he trained at L.A.'s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew can be seen on teaching & adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Headliners, DanZa, 10+ Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, Dance Educators of America, & the Rhee Gold Company. A former competitor himself, Drew's regional titles include Master, Junior, and Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, as well as, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast. Nationally, Drew is a former Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. Drew is certified by test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Examiners.Drew's passion for dance circles the globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. Drew's students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. He was honored to serve as the Tap Director for four years at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona; and now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center.
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Are you looking for ways to boost your studio's revenue and attract more students to your AcroDance program? Look no further, because Michelle McBride, Acrobatic Arts' very own Brand Manager & Graphic Designer is here to share her expert advice on how to effectively market your program and take your studio to the next level. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take notes, because this episode is full of valuable tips and tricks you won't want to miss!
Michelle McBride
Michelle has a degree in visual communication design and has worked in the industry for 20 years. She works with Acrobatic Arts as a marketing director and also consults several local studios. She has worked with large national and international brands to small local businesses and government agencies. Michelle has been a dance instructor for over 20 years and is a certified instructor in the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, AcroDance Preschool, Aerial Arts and is a certified adjudicator.
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AcroDance Resource Centrehttps://www.acrobaticarts.com/curriculum/curriculum-resource-center-app
AcroDance PreSchool Programhttps://www.acrobaticarts.com/training-courses/acrodance-pre-school-certification-live-online

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In this episode, we are thrilled to have Melanie Hadfield-Walker, an experienced dance teacher and studio owner, sharing her insights on how she effectively manages a busy schedule in the dance studio. Balancing exams, choreography, and multiple levels of dancers can be a daunting task, but Melanie has found strategies that work. Join us as she shares her tips and tricks for success, and offers valuable advice for anyone looking to optimize their dance season management. Let's get started!
Melanie Hadfield-Walker
Melanie began her dance and acrobatics journey at the age of 2 at her mums dance school in Doncaster and hasn't stopped dancing since. She went on to love all genres of dance as well as competitive gymnastics. Initially specialising in ballet she was three times awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Yorkshire Ballet Seminars and performed a ballet solo for Royalty at a Royal gala performance.
She trained at Northern Dance, Leeds Dance College and Merseyside Dance and Drama College completing teaching exams with the ISTD before embarking on a successful career as a professional dancer. Her career enabled her to travel the world performing on stage and screen and to work with some amazing choreographers.
She has since gained Fellowship qualifications with the I.S.T.D and A.B.D.
She is an approved tutor for the I.S.T.D DDE qualification and a dual examiner for A.B.D. She is a TDCI adjudicator and acrobatics certified adjudicator. She regularly delivers workshops around the country as well as lecturing for UKDCC and ABD scholarships.
As principal of Starlight Academy in Leeds she enjoys sharing her passion for dance and acrobatics on a daily basis and is committed to ongoing training as a dance professional.
Acro has always been a passion and Melanie was delighted to join Acrobatic Arts as an examiner and course conductor.

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In this episode Acrobatic Arts Company Principal Sandra Elliott talks about the exciting Pin Program designed for your acro students. Sandra explains how the program focuses on mastering progressions in a fun way while combining their Acro skills with dance and transitions. Students can develop their musicality, rhythm, timing, and performance skills with this amazing program. Tune in now to learn more and take your students' Acro skills to the next level!
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About Sandra Elliott
With over 30 years teaching experience, Sandra has also been enjoying her role as a course conductor and examiner with Acrobatic Arts since its inception in 2012. She assisted in developing the Module 1 Teacher's Certification Course. In addition, she developed the Graduate Student Teacher's Certification course, the Adjudicator Certification for AcroDancecourse and the Pin Examiner Certification course.
Sandra is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has her Bachelor of Education Degree, with a major in dance. Throughout her teaching career, she has successfully prepared students for all levels of RAD exams. One of her students achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal while another student participated in the RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (formerly ‘The Genee') who later became a member of the Citie Ballet Company and is currently a member of Ballet Kelowna. Sandra has also been closely involved in the training of many students who have gone on to dance in professional shows including The Music Man (Broadway), Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Movin' Out (Canadian Tour), Cirque Du Soleil (Las Vegas), So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Celine Dion and Taylor Swift. One of those students was the 2013 winner of UK's Got To Dance and a competitor in World of Dance Season 2. He is currently running his own contemporary company ‘Untitled' out of the UK.
Sandra's choreography has won many overall, title and choreography awards. She is passionate about not only developing artistic dancers that have excellent technique but she also loves helping dancers to understand how the things they learn in dance can translate into their personal lives helping them to push themselves to be the best they can be.
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