Why Our Kids’ Hip Hop Dance Classes?

At Hot Styles Dance Company, our acro program combines proven technique with smart progressions in a positive, safety-first environment. We use certified instruction methods and equipment to ensure dancers grow confidently—without sacrificing fun.

 

💥 All Skill Levels Welcome
From first-time tumblers to experienced acro dancers, we group students by age and ability to maximize growth.

 

💥 Strength + Flexibility Training
Each class includes conditioning to build the muscles and mobility needed for safe acro tricks.

 

💥 Technique-Driven + Fun
We focus on strong form and safe execution—while keeping classes energetic, encouraging, and student-centered.

 

💥 Pairs Perfectly with Other Dance Styles
Acro skills are often featured in jazz, lyrical, and competitive routines—making this a valuable add-on class.

What Will Your Child Learn?

Our acro program is based on safe progressions and age-appropriate skill-building. Depending on level, dancers will learn:

• Rolls, bridges, handstands, and cartwheels

• Strength and flexibility drills for acro foundations

• Balance, control, and core technique

• Progressions toward walkovers, aerials, and handsprings

• Confidence through repetition, spotting, and step-by-step instruction

 

All classes are taught with certified methods and specialized mats/equipment to ensure a safe and exciting experience.

Elements of Acro Technique We Teach

Every class follows a structure that balances safety, skill-building, and fun:

• Warm-Up & Conditioning – Flexibility, joint stability, and core strength

• Drills & Stations – Isolated skill development (e.g., handstand holds, backbend progressions)

• Across-the-Mat Skills – Cartwheels, rolls, bridges, walkovers, aerials (based on level)

• Partner or Prop Work – Trust-building exercises and balancing drills

• Cool Down & Stretching – Improving flexibility and preventing injury

 

Each level builds toward more advanced tumbling and acro tricks while reinforcing technique and safety at every stage.

Class Options

Pre Acro for Ages 4-5

Focus​ Includes:

• Introduction to movement and body awareness through play

• Basic tumbling: log rolls, forward rolls, animal walks

• Building confidence with safe stretching and flexibility

• Learning classroom basics like taking turns and listening

• Using mats, props, and stations to keep students engaged

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Acro for Ages 6-7

Focus Includes:

• Foundational acro skills: bridges, cartwheels, handstands

• Flexibility and strength-building exercises

• Safe progressions toward backbends and transitions

• Encouraging independence and attention to technique

• Learning basic combinations across the mat

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Hip Hop for Ages 8-10

Focus Includes:

• Refining cartwheels, walkovers, and front limbers

• Drills to improve flexibility and muscular control

• Building confidence in spotting and inversions

• Structured class with targeted technique stations

• Progressions toward aerials and higher-level transitions​

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Acro for Ages 11-13

Focus Includes:

• Mastering walkovers, back handsprings, and aerial preparation

• Deepening flexibility through extended drills

• Advanced conditioning to support safe skill development

• Working on seamless acro-to-dance transitions

• Encouraging personal goal setting and confidence-building

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Acro for Ages 14-18

Focus Includes:

• Perfecting high-level skills: aerials, handsprings, and transitions

• Building acro phrases for choreography and performance

• Strength and technique conditioning for control and injury prevention

• Working independently and with partners when appropriate

• Prepping for competitive or collegiate-level dance requirements

Boys Acro Classes

Boys acro classes are designed specifically for male dancers who want to develop agility, strength, and dynamic skills in a high-energy environment. These classes focus on power moves, strength-based acro, and athletic combinations—all while building the same technical foundations taught in our core acro program.

Focus Includes:

• Strength-based tricks like push-ups to backbends, frog stands, and flips

• Coordination and control through martial arts-style drills

• Age-appropriate challenges that keep boys motivated

• Team-building and confidence in a supportive space

• Designed to complement sports and other physical activities

What You’ll Receive When You Join

When you sign up for a Hip Hop class, you’ll receive:

• Welcome Packet – Everything you need to know about class attire, drop-off/pick-up, and studio policies.

• Recital & Studio Event Calendar – Stay informed about performances, picture days, and special studio events.

• Costume Details for the Recital – Guidance on what your dancer will wear and when to expect costume fittings.

• Opportunities for Photos & Keepsakes – We capture special memories throughout the season.

• Ongoing Support from Our Studio Team – We’re always here to answer questions and make your family feel at home.

 

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​Why Parents Love Us

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We know families are busy, so we keep dance simple and stress-free.

• Knowledgable acro instructors who prioritize safety and fun

• Structured progressions to build strength and skills step by step

• Clear communication so families always feel informed

• Beginner-friendly for first-time tumblers and experienced dancers

• Minimal gear needed—we’ll let you know what’s required

• Convenient location near State College and Bellefonte

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Join the Best Acro Dance Classes in Bellefonte and State College

Looking for “acro classes for kids near me” or “acrobatics dance lessons in State College”? Our acro program gives dancers the strength, confidence, and flexibility they need to take their training to the next level—safely and with a smile.

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