Located at 1521 Washington St, Midland MI
Contact us at eacdance@outlook.com
Acro
Directed by Melissa Schwab, EAC’s Acro program is built on a foundation of safety, strength, and skillful progression. As curriculum director and senior trainee, Melissa has carefully designed a program that enhances each dancer’s talent while prioritizing proper development and injury prevention.
Unlike programs that rush dancers into advanced tricks, EAC’s acro staff are personally trained by Melissa, ensuring that every student progresses step by step, mastering fundamental skills before moving forward. This intentional approach allows dancers to achieve advanced tricks confidently, safely, and with correct technique.
Our curriculum combines flexibility, strength training, and musicality to support dancers as both athletes and artists. It is no surprise that this is EAC’s most sought-after program—where dancers grow powerful, capable, and performance-ready.
LEVELING
EAC is a skill based studio. For class placement, please email eacdance@outlook.com to schedule a free evaluation.
Is your dancer age 3-5? Visit our kiddo program page!
Acro 1
Instructor: Brii Rutkowski
A foundational class focused on building body awareness, basic acro terminology, and introductory skills such as somersaults, bridge-ups, and cartwheels. Students develop flexibility, coordination, and strength through movement-based games and music-driven exercises.
Acro 2
Instructors: Melissa Schwab & Brii Rutkowski
Students begin to refine technique and build strength for more advanced skills. Emphasis is placed on form, body control, and seamless transitions. Progressions include front limbers, walkovers, front handsprings, and controlled balances, while musicality and timing are introduced through rhythmic combinations.
Acro 3
Instructors: Melissa Schwab & Brii Rutkowski
This level pushes technical growth with a focus on strength, endurance, and flexibility. Students work toward solidifying aerials, back handsprings, and advanced balances. Conditioning is paired with musicality to help dancers learn how to connect acro tricks seamlessly into choreography.
Advanced Tumble
Instructor: Melissa Schwab
A high-level training class designed for dancers with a strong technical foundation. Students polish advanced tricks, including back tucks and passes, aerial passes, and partner/group work. Musical phrasing, control, and expressiveness are emphasized to fully integrate acro into performance.