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IMG_2126Sports Acrobatics

Acrobatics is a performing art and really one of the ancient sports disciplines popular in China. The modern acrobatics known today originated in Easter European Countries. Modern sports acrobatics seems to have evolved from many different directions, the most important ones being offshoots from professional and amateur performing arts and gymnastics. Sports acro in Australia is a relatively new sport developing rapidly in association with Gymnastics Australia.

Jednorog Gymnastics Academy is placing strong emphasis on the development of this sport. Competition classes include groups of the following;

  • Women’s Duo (Women’s Pairs)
  • Women’s Trio
  • Men’s Duo (Men’s Pairs)
  • Mixed Duo (Mixed Pairs)
  • Mens Fours

Participants are selected based on their ability and commitment to the sport but also their ability to work as a member of a team. Due to the nature of the sport, people with prior experience in gymnastics or dance are welcome to attend a try-out class by contacting Irina our head coach of Acro Sports at Jednorog Gymnastics first.

Current classes run at the following times BUT you must have already been invited to attend;

Day Time Class Type
Monday 6pm – 7:00

6pm – 7:30pm

Beginners

Advanced

Selected participants
Tuesday 6:30pm – 8:30 Advanced Selected participants
Thurday 6:30pm – 8:30 Advanced Selected participants
Friday 6pm – 7:00

6pm – 7:30pm

Beginners

Advanced

By Invitation
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 Beginners, Girls & Boys Open (over 6 years top/flyer)
(base 12 +)

Acrobatic Gymnastics requires different levels of strength and size of participant. The nature of this sport allows a wider range of age.

Jednorog Gymnastics Academy is the home of the 2010 national level 6 Sports Acrobatic Champions. See their videos by clicking HERE.