More Details:

• Who is facilitating?

You will see the most of Blox. Christine will play a heavy role. Otherwise, we will bring in very exciting special guests - even non-acrobats! - to share on topics they have deep knowledge of.

• Who is this for?

The program is geared towards folks who already have experience as an educator of Acro in some capacity - they teach a regular class, they coach private lessons, etc. Admission is open to folks without Acro teaching experience but ideally they would have taught or coached something in their past. As well, they would be strongly encouraged to create Acro teaching opportunities for themselves between acceptance into the program and participation. 

Prerequisites: it is important that you can perform the basic/foundational poses and movements in the area of Acrobatics you wish to teach/coach. If you cannot, exceptions can be made but please share why (injury, body changes, opportunity barriers etc.)

Standing: 2 High, L-base F2H, Standing F2H, Bird or Camel

L-Basing: Bird, Throne, R. Throne, F2H, Star, R. Star, experience with H2H

Icarian: Straight toss, Bed stuff, Bird to Throne and back

Solo: Handstand (30 sec against wall)

• What’s included?

• Avg 6 hrs focused ‘class’ time each day.

• Lots of personal attention from facilitators.

• Lead up discovery call with each accepted applicant.

• Inclusion in an emerging community of Acro educators with exceptionally high skills and standards.

• Social networking & connection.

• Certification (see further down).

• Discount on all other PPA offerings.

• What’s the Financial Investment?

This calculation is still in the works and rests heavily on the necessary costs of producing the training. We are planning reduced-cost opportunities for specific demographics (including active parents/caregivers!). We understand there is challenge and nuance in those sorts of decisions. We hope you do too.

• What's the format?

• Listening & Speaking: We will give lectures and facilitate group discussions on many topics ranging from communication skills to business success strategies to why you should give away your gold (what..?) and more.

• Observation: watch and analyze us while coaching.

• Practice: observe each other while coaching (sometimes not acro!) and exchange feedback. Some example focus points will be coaching private lessons, effective demos, coaching during rounds while students are practicing in a class

• Class preparation: prepare class plans appropriate to your experience level as an educator, focusing on progressive skill planning and 

• Reflection: solo contemplation, worksheets, and responding to prompt questions.

• How much Acro will we do?

Only as much as is needed to capture the essence of the lesson. Morning movement, maybe some free jamming to get our fix, and some performing of skills to support coaching practicums. This is a study of pedagogy and coaching techniques, not an Acro skills training. Expect to leave a better coach, not a better acrobat.

That said, we are exploring how to schedule the Acro Educators Training Program immediately before a Progressive Partner Acrobatics skills training program so folks can get their acro jollies and also witness coaching in real-time right after being steeped in pedagogy.

• Is there a certification?

Given that there is no governing board for being an educator of Acro in the United States, our answer is, sure why not? If it is helpful to you to consider or present yourself as a ‘certified’ Acro coach under Acro Educators, the pedagogical arm of Progressive Partner Acrobatics, we’d be happy to supply documentation upon request.

• Specific Questions?

BloxAcrobatics@gmail.com