“I’m so thankful for the hard work ethic, strength (mental and physical) and flexibility acro taught me so many years ago. It has translated to a lifelong love of fitness and health.”
Acrobatic Gymnastics, or “acro” as we like to call it, combines the beauty of dance with the strength of gymnastics in a partner sport that displays grace, strength, flexibility and performance.
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“Acro is a sport unlike any other sport. The connection with your partner(s) is so deep!! You become family. You fight, you laugh, you experience extreme exhaustion and pain, extreme joy and excitement when skills or routines hit perfectly.”
— Allura, Elite athlete
“I love acro because it builds character, teaches you about trust and team work while pushing you physically, and building mental strength to achieve amazing skills that not many can achieve.”
— Gawain, Acro coach
More information
USA Gymnastics has created a brochure called “What is Acro?” that provides details about Acrobatic Gymnastics, how routines are scored, some history, the competitions athletes attend, and more. Gyms may print as needed.
Acrobatic Gymnastics, Acro for short, combines the beauty of dance and the strength of gymnastics in a partner sport that displays grace, strength, flexibility and excitement.
Athletes perform routines on a 40×40 spring floor in one of the following: Men’s Pair, Women’s Pair, Mixed Pair, Women’s Group (3) or Men’s Group (4). Athletes progress through recreational levels (1-3) to compulsory Ievels (4-7), then to optional levels (8-elite).
Acrobatic Gymnastics is fun for athletes of any age and athletic ability. Learn more about USA Gymnastics’ Acro program here.