Acrobatic Dance
Where dance technique meets tumbling.
What is acrobatic dance?
Acrobatic dance is a combination of tumbling (acrobatics) like variations of cartwheels, handstands and bridges with balances and classical dance technique like ballet, lyrical and jazz.
Equipment
Acrobatic dancers at MGS are exposed to a wide range of gymnastics and fitness equipment like:
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Sprung, rod gymnastics floors, tumble trampolines, all great for reducing impact
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Barre
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Exercise balls​
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Training aids specific to the individual’s need’s e.g. TheraBand's, wedges, springboards​​
​Sessions
See the timetable for the most up to date time and day information. All sessions have a warm up, strength, flexibility and skill work.
In term 1, 2026 sessions start at 45mins and are designed to be taken with the dance technique program for the maximum benefit.
Youth dancers are also able to attend our strength and conditioning program, which suitable for all sports persons.​​​​
​Benefits of this program:
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Planned and taught by a highly trained accredited coach
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Held in a safe sporting environment on a variety of sprung and matted surfaces, great in reducing impact.
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Uses a holistic approach to movement training for the modern athlete to develop healthy minds and bodies for now and later life.
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Uses injury prevention exercises.
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Focuses on teaching skills in a safe and progressive manner.
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Keeps in mind the participant so lessons can be tailored to help them achieve their goals.
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Classes operate on a 1:8 ratio which enables specific feedback to help dancers reach their personal best
What is the difference between acrobatic dance and acrobatic gymnastics?
Acrobatic gymnastics is governed by the Federation of International Gymnastics, Gymnastics Australia and QLD where there is a code of points, criteria to meet for skills and choreography, progression between levels, strict dress code and an international way to judge - based on a table of deductions. They use a 12 x 12m sprung gymnastics floor for competitions. All competitions must meet venue and judging criteria to run. Our acrobats compete in local, regional and state level events.
Acrobatic dancers have less restrictions in terms of what skills need to be competed, which opens it up to more variety. Acrobatic dance
Progression
At MGS we track progress with physical development testing each term. Skill progression is a case-by-case basis. ​
If there's a specific skill your child wishes to learn, please ensure to let the coach know upon trial or enrolment.
Competition opportunities
Do you have a dancer who's looking to excel on the stage?
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MGS provides excelling, dedicated dancers opportunities to compete at local dance competitions at the Brolga Theatre. This can be as an individual, pair, trio or small group.
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All of our members, irrespective of competitive status, are invited to in house events to perform during the year.
Train with licensed instructors and learn to safely combine dance and acrobatics today.
Dance Technique
Precision in every step
What is the Dance Technique program?
The Dance Technique Program is based upon posture, muscle memory, alignment, musicality, balance and control, giving dancers a solid foundation for many styles of dance like ballet, lyrical, acrobatic, contemporary, jazz and gymnastics.
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The Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Contemporary Technique syllabus is also built into these sessions.
Equipment
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Barres
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Exercise balls​
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Training aids specific to the individual’s need’s e.g. TheraBand's, Pilates balls, weights​​
​Sessions
See the timetable for the most up to date time and day information. All sessions have a warm up, strength, flexibility and technique work.
In term 1, 2026 sessions start at 45mins.
Dance technique is designed to be taken along with the acrobatic dance, Strength and Conditioning (suitable for all sports players) or a gymsport.​​​​
​Benefits of this program:
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Planned and taught by a highly trained and experienced accredited coach, also trained in PBT.
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Held in a safe sporting environment
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Uses a holistic approach to movement training for the modern athlete to develop healthy minds and bodies for now and later life.
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Uses injury prevention exercises.
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Focuses on teaching skills in a safe and progressive manner.
Did you know MGS is the only gymnastics club in QLD that has an in-house Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher!?
Leap, jump and turn into a technique class to unlock your best.
Want this program as a clinic or cross training program delivered for your dance school students? Contact us!
Adult Dance
The body is forever
What is the Dance Technique program?
The Adult Dance Program is a low impact program based on the Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) syllabus and ballet specific exercises​. Think, the Silver Swans.
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Beginners welcome.
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Whether you've never danced before, are rehabbing from an injury / surgery or used to dance, this class will get you moving.
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Enjoy exercises to music, work on posture, alignment, co-ordination, musicality and strength.
​Sessions
Come and Try for Free in February. Date and time out soon, subject to interest.