We often get that people refer to Acro dance (Artistic Acrobatics) as gymnastics. This statement is so far from the truth, thus we decided to post on our blog about the differences. Helping you understand each activity on its own and which one you might be interested in.
In this post we will focus on the definitions of gymnastics and acro dance seperately, we will compare the activities and point out the key aspects of each to help you better understand and be able to differentiate between the two.
Definitions and examples.
According to the Oxfort dictionary Gymnastics is defined as exercises developing or displaying physical activity and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on bars, beam, floor, and vaulting horse.
To learn more about gymnastic click here and view a video posted by PEPASSGOW – Gymnastics explained.
Further in this post we will discuss the key features of gymnastics. Keep in mind Gymnastics is a Sport.
Accoring to Dictionary.com acro dance is defined as a dance style that combines elements of acrobatics and floor gymnastics with classical dance.
Acro dance does not focus on a specific dance style but rather combines all dance styles into its art – For example Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary and much more.
Keep in Mind Acro dance is a dance art form.
Acro dance focuses on:
- Flexibility.
- Strength.
- Co-ordination.
- Ballancing
- Dance ability and skill
- Rhythm
Gymnastics focuses on:
- Flexibility.
- Strength.
- Co-ordination.
- Ballancing.
- Rhythm.
We see that both sports has alot in common so what is the main aspects that we can use to differentiate:
- Artistic Acrobatics is a type of Gymnastics.
- Gymnastics uses equipment in their sport.
- Acro dance focuses on dance as well.
Acro dance at Inspired Acrobatic Academy.
At our studio our speciality is in Acro dance or in other words Artistic Acrobatics. We show our talents, skills and ability through dance performance and musicallity is an important aspect of Acro dance.
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A few usefull videos and links to follow.
Learn more about Gymnastics and Acro dance and the differences with the following links:
ADTA – Explaining in short the difference between Acro dance and Gymnastics.
Another Amazing Post by ADTA explaining the differences between Acro and Gymnastics.