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The Acrobatic Arts Podcast — 133 episodes
Ep. 134 When Flexibility Becomes Instability with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 133 Spotlight Series: Square Splits, Mobility and the Nervous System with Erika Mayall
Ep. 132 What Acro Makes Possible - Kei Nguyen is Living Proof
Ep. 131 Spotlight Series: The Why Behind the Skill with Sarah Reis
Ep. 130 What Acro Makes Possible with Anabel Ho
Ep. 129 Spotlight Series: Confidence, Auditions, and Career Transitions with Sarah Davison
Ep. 128 Hand Balancing, Reimagined with Meaghan Wegg
Ep. 127 Spotlight Series: Expert Advice on Auditioning for Dance Roles with Rick Tjia
Ep. 126 What Acro Training Really Needs in 2026 with Mandy Yip
Ep. 125 Top Episodes of 2025
Ep. 124 Ambassadors 2025
Ep. 123 Believe It, Then Become It with Joey Vice
Ep. 122 Sit Back. Block. Fly. with Maria Cherniske
Ep. 121 All Things Acro with Sarah Reis
Ep. 120 The AcroFLEX Advantage with Loren Dermody & Carolyn Day
Ep. 119 Behind the Lens: Capturing Dance + Acro with Rachel Bower
Ep. 118 Assistant Teachers: The Secret to Studio Growth with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 117 The Four C's Every Teacher Needs with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Ep. 116 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 2
Ep. 115 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 1
Ep. 114 Take it to the Air with Meaghan Wegg
Ep. 113 Artistry, Acro, & Overcoming Fear with Christina Kotsopoulos
Ep. 112 Convention Craze: Learning, Leading & a Little Bit of Fun with Mandy Yip
Ep. 111 Teaching the Heli: Tips Every Teacher Needs with Leah Holliday
Ep. 110 Acro Costuming: Expert Tips & Trends with Lorianne Hagan & Claudi Reed
Ep. 109 Beyond Flexibility: Recognizing and Supporting Hypermobility in Dancers with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 108 Teddy Bear Headstands: Acro Foundations with Jemma Harris
Ep. 107 Acro Chat: Coaching, Creativity, & Connection with Drew Burgess
Ep. 106 Advanced Acro: Tumbling Unlocked with Sandra Elliott & Vicki Fletcher
Ep. 105 AcroDance Insurance 101 with Joanne Klenk
Ep. 104 Acro Exam Ready: Examiner's Top Tips (3-5) with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 103 Thoracic Mobility: The Key to a Flexible Spine with Sarah Reis
Ep. 102 Dance Convention Revolution with Derek Piquette
Ep. 101 Flipping Forward: Acrobatic Arts in 2025 with Mandy Yip
Ep. 100 Top Episodes of 2024
Ep. 99 Ambassadors 2024
Ep. 98 Balancing Competition and Education in Dance with Sarah Reis
Ep. 97 Mental Skills for Acro Success with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Ep. 96 Creating Confidence: The Role of Mock Exams with Wendy Holmquist
Ep. 95 From Performance Anxiety to Peak Performance with Lauren Ritchie
Ep. 94 Mastering Illusions: Techniques for Dancers with Loranne Meek
Ep. 93 Reinventing the Dance Experience with Derek Piquette
Ep. 92 A Guide to Pre School Recital Success with Loren Dermody
Ep. 91 Stretchy, Strong, and Ready Set Acro! with Belinda Agostino
Ep. 90 From Zero to Acro: Building Your Studio with Cheryl Crawford
Ep. 89 Build Your Best Handstand with Jemma Harris
Ep. 88 How to Spot Side Aerials with Leah Holliday
Ep. 87 Summer Expos and Acro Insights with Mandy Yip
Ep. 86 Breaking Down the Handstand Forward Roll: Strategies with Jill Ford
Ep. 85 Hypermobility: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 84 Kicks to Flips: Precision Dance to Acro Artistry with Karen Ritchie
Ep. 83 Headstand Progressions for Beginners with Meaghan Wegg
Ep. 82 OFQUAL Recognition: Acrobatic Arts UK's Journey with Jennifer Shirkey
Ep. 81 Certifying for Success: How Studio Owners Gain the Competitive Edge with Mark Nash
Ep. 80 Balancing & Limbering: Fighting the Good Fight with Drew Burgess
Ep. 79 The Importance of Progressions with Kate Evans
Ep. 78 The Library Aesthetic: Josef Brown's Dance Revolution
Ep. 77 Adjudicator Certification for AcroDance with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 76 2024 Acro Outlook with Mandy Yip
Ep. 75 Top Episodes of 2023
Ep. 74 2023 Ambassadors: Luca, Shaunaughsey, Grace, and Noelle
Ep. 73 How Adjudicators Judge Acro Elements with Nick Silverio
Ep. 72 The Ups and Downs of Tumbling with Kate Evans
Ep. 71 Student vs Professional Training with Tim Buckley & Meaghan Wegg
Ep. 70 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt 2
Ep. 69 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt 1
Ep. 68 Top 3 Tips for Front Aerials with Jill Ford
Ep. 67 Nurturing Growth & Confidence through ACRO Exams with Caroline Twells
Ep. 66 Empowering Dancers: Mental Health Tips for Teachers with Wendy Holmquist
Ep. 65 Hypermobility Disorders: The Power of Proactivity with Linda Bluestein, MD
Ep. 64 Ready Set Acro with Loren Dermody and Mandy Yip
Ep. 63 Exploring Acrobatic Arts in Japan with Ai Notohara
Ep. 62 The AcroFIT Challenge
Ep. 61 Unlocking the Benefits of ADRC Share Levels with Mark Nash
Ep. 60 Maximizing Potential: Cross Training in Acro with Drew Burgess
Ep. 59 How to Market Your Acro Program with Michelle McBride
Ep. 58 Balancing Act: Strategies for Managing Busy Dance Studio Schedules with Melanie Hadfield-Walker
Ep. 57 Exploring the Acrobatic Arts Pin Program with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 56 Analyzing and Refining The Aerial with Drew Burgess
Ep. 55 Teaching Multiple Levels in One Class with Kate Evans
Ep. 54 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis, Pt 2
Ep. 53 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis
Ep. 52 How to Grow your Pre School Program with Loren Dermody
Ep. 51 2023 Acro Outlook with Mandy Yip
Ep. 50 The Top Episodes of 2022
Ep. 49 2022 Ambassadors: Freya, Liz, Olga & Ophelia
Ep. 48 Back Handspring Essentials with Vicki Fletcher
Ep. 47 The athlete, the artist, and the storyteller: Jared Khalifa
Ep. 46 Managing Headaches During Acro Class with Meaghan Wegg
Ep. 45 Taking the Leap: Acro in the Air with Kate Evans
Ep. 44 More Than You Think: The Benefits of Acro Exams with Jill Ford
Ep. 43 From Acro Newbie to Pro: A Studio Owner's Story with Cheryl Crawford
Ep. 42 Mats for AcroDance Training with Sarah Reis
Ep. 41 Putting Your Certified Studio on the Map with Michelle McBride
Ep. 40 Ice, Aerial + Contortion with Angela Kim
Ep. 39 Bridge Work: Shoulder & Hip Flexibility with Kate Evans
Ep. 38 Drills for your Incline Mat with Vicki Fletcher
Ep. 37 One-sided Dancers: Is it a Concern? with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 36 How Ballet Complements AcroDance with Mark Nash
Ep. 35 Hypermobility + the Dancer with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 34 AcroDance vs Gymnastics with Wendy Holmquist
Ep. 33 Katie Schaar: Endless Possibilities
Ep. 32 Common Corrections in Exams Primary to Level 3 with Sandra Elliott
Ep. 31 Overcoming Dancer Anxiety + Mental Blocks with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Ep. 30 Progress Cards with Heather Lawrence-Thomas
Ep. 29 Physiotherapist Tim Buckley: Listener Questions, Pt 2
Ep. 28 Physiotherapist Tim Buckley: Dance Injuries, Pt 1
Ep. 27 Tips + Tricks for Beginner Handstands with Loren Dermody
Ep. 26 Business Success + Keeping Good Company with Mandy Yip
Ep. 25 The Top Episodes of 2021
Ep. 24 Nutrition Tips for Dancers - Jasmine Challis
Ep. 23 Marketing Ideas to Help Your Studio Grow - Michelle McBride
Ep. 22 How much training is too much? - Liza Kovacs
Ep. 21 Safe in Dance International - Maggie Morris
Ep. 20 The Hypermobility M.D. - Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 19 Pilates-Based Dance Rehabilitation - Suzanne Koucheravy
Ep. 18 Concussion Care for Dancers - Dr. Jeffrey Russell
Ep. 16 Acrobatic Arts Professional Development Scholarship - Maureen Johnson
Ep. 15 Australian Dance Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker - Paul Malek
Ep. 14 Square Hip Splits, Flexibility and the Nervous System - Erika Mayall
Ep. 13 Acrobatic Arts Certification Courses and More - Mandy Yip
Ep. 12 Tips for Cartwheel Rebounds and Roundoffs - Sarah Calvert
Ep. 11 The CEO and Founder of I-PATH - David Stinson
Ep. 10 How to Approach the Topic of Body Composition - Jasmine Challis
Ep. 9 From Performing Artist to Casting Director with Cirque du Soleil - Sarah Davison
Ep. 8 Informative Talk About Hypermobility Disorders - Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ep. 7 Acrobatic Arts Australia, New Zealand and Asia Division Managers - Meaghan Wegg and Tim Buckley
Ep. 6 Dancing Barefoot Versus Wearing Dance Socks - Dr. Jeff Russell
Ep. 5 Acrobatics Arts United States Division Manager - Mark Nash
Ep. 4 Protecting Your Mental Health - Dr. Leisha Strachan
Ep. 3 Acrobatic Arts Founder, CEO and Canadian Division Manager - Mandy Yip
Ep. 2 Teaching Acro During the First Lockdown - Kelly Peterson
Ep. 1 Expert Advice on Auditioning - Rick Tjia