Acro Elite

Acrobatics lyrical competitive dance
Ballet Elite Competitive Dance
Musical Theatre Acro Ballet Hip Hop Dance
Ballet

Acrobatics at a higher level

Flexibility, Technique and Pushing Limits of Ability

Gibsons Dance Centre’s accelerated Acrobatics program for students ages 7+ looking to take their training to a higher level.

  • Advanced Techniques & Skill

    Build upon foundational Acro skills and develop skills that help reach higher more complex levels

  • Growth opportunities

    Those in Acro Elite can participate in exciting and specialized recitals, competitions and exams for their age group.

  • Fun and supportive

    Acro Elite students learn to build skill and work together as a team, as well as challenge themselves individually.

Acro Elite

Levels

Excel Classes require placement by GDC staff / Comp & Youth Company Classes require auditions. Subject to change until schedule finalizes in September.

See our Youth Class Schedule for dance technique options to accompany the Acro Elite schedules training requirements.

If you have questions regarding Acro Elite, eligibility, requirements, or need further guidance, please contact the Team directly or review our comprehensive knowledgebase.

  • Acro Elite Level 2-4:
    1-2 Hours Acrobatic Tech
    1-2 Hours Dance Tech
    (Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary)

  • Acro Elite 5-7:
    2-3 Hours Acrobatic Tech
    2+ Hours Dance Tech
    (Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary)

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Meet the Instructors

Chelsea Minatsis

Ms. Chelsea

Zoe Barbaro

Ms. Zoe

Melanie Graversen

Ms. Melanie

Acro Elite

Weekly Schedule

Find our weekly schedule for Acro Elite, 2025-2026. Class times listed are subject to change.

For the most up to date schedule, log into the parent portal and review your dancers individual schedule.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayFridaySaturday

​​INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
​10:00 – 10:30     Tiny Tots Dance
10:30 – 11:15     Pre School – Ballet / Acrobatics 1 (Age 3)
11:15 – 11:45     Pre School – Ballet  2 (Age 4)
11:45 – 12:15     Pre School – Acrobatics 2 (Age 4)

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY
3:15 – 4:00     Primary – Acrobatics

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
3:15 – 4:00     Level 1 – Ballet
4:00 – 4:45     Primary – Ballet (FULL)
4:45 – 5:30     Primary – Ballet 

INSTRUCTOR: MS. SHANTAYA
3:30 – 4:15     Primary – Tap
4:15 – 5:00     Primary – Musical Theatre

INSTRUCTOR: MR. GABE
4:30 – 5:30     Level 1 – Tap


INSTRUCTORS: MS. SHANTAYA & CONNOR
4:45 – 5:45     Level 1 – Boys Hip Hop

INSTRUCTORS: MS. SHANTAYA 
​5:30-6:30     Level 1 – Musical Theatre

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY 
2:00 – 2:45     Pre School – Acrobatics
2:45 – 3:30     Pre School – Hip Hop
3:30 – 4:15     Primary – Acrobatics (FULL)

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EIBHLIN & MS. DOMINIQUE
4:45 – 5:45     Level 1-2 RAD – Ballet

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
3:30 – 4:30     Level 1 – Acrobatics

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY
4:15 – 5:00     Primary – Girls Hip Hop
4:15 – 5:00     Level 1 – Girls Hip Hop

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
9:45 – 10:30am     Pre School Ballet / Acrobatics
10:30 – 11:15am    Primary Ballet

GDC GYMNASTICS – Coaches: Melanie & Chelsea
11:15 – 12:00pm     Primary Gymnastics
11:15 – 12:15pm     Level 1 – Gymnastics

CIRCUS SCHOOL – See below for more info!
1:15 – 2:15pm     Primary – Circus School
1:15 – 2:15pm     Level 1 – Circus School
* Circus School: Stilts Walking, Hooping, Aerial Silks & more

Acro Elite

2025-2026 Calendar

February 28th – Touring Coastal Schools for Pink Shirt Day

March 8th – Youth Company Dress Rehearsal

March 9th – Youth Company & Competition Team Show (Heritage Playhouse Theatre)

May 18th – Company Photo Shoot

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Let's Cue the Music!

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Class Auditions
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Connor D
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