Description
Perform acrobatic dance routines blending dance technique with tumbling, lifts, and stunts for stage, broadcast, or video.
- • Teach acrobatic dance classes or workshops.
- • Train in dance and acrobatics to maintain technique, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- • Study and practice choreography, tumbling passes, and partner stunts required for roles.
- • Synchronize acrobatic movement and transitions to musical rhythm and counts.
- • Perform acro-dance routines that blend storytelling with technical stunts and dance vocabulary.
- • Collaborate with choreographers to refine stunts, transitions, and safety-minded blocking.
- • Coordinate timing, lifts, and group formations with partners and ensembles.
- • Attend costume fittings, photoshoots, and makeup calls for performances.
- • Audition for acrobatic dance roles and companies.
- • Assess personal capabilities and risk tolerance; select stunts and skills appropriate to ability.
- • Track trends in acro-dance, tumbling techniques, and safety practices.
- • Choreograph acro-dance pieces for self or others.
- • Perform acting or vocal elements as required by productions.
- • Prepare and maintain footwear, supports, and protective gear; set and check mats as needed.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
