Acro Blog
Ep. 124 Ambassadors 2025
Acrobatic Arts holds a global search every year for young dancer/athletes committed to elevating awareness and appreciation of their respective disciplines, including acro and aerial, as well as baton twirling.
Meet the game-changers - our 2025 Ambassadors - in this episode! They're taking their chosen disciplines to new heights with sheer hard work, passion, and dedication. Get ready to be inspired and find out why they proudly hold the title of Ambassador!
Acrobatic Arts holds a global search every year for young dancer/athletes committed to elevating awareness and appreciation of their respective disciplines, including acro and aerial, as well as baton twirling.
Meet the game-changers - our 2025 Ambassadors - in this episode! They're taking their chosen disciplines to new heights with sheer hard work, passion, and dedication. Get ready to be inspired and find out why they proudly hold the title of Ambassador!
Ep. 123 Believe It, Then Become It with Joey Vice
From setting his sights on Cirque du Soleil at just ten years old to joining the company at eighteen, Joey Vice has built his career on focus and belief. In this conversation Joey opens up about the mental tools that helped him handle pressure, avoid burnout, and stay grounded on tour. He shares how journaling, visualization, and self-respect became his keys to success and why a strong mindset is just as important as strong technique. Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, or parent, Joey’s perspective on fear, focus, and balance will leave you inspired to keep pushing forward.
From setting his sights on Cirque du Soleil at just ten years old to joining the company at eighteen, Joey Vice has built his career on focus and belief. In this conversation Joey opens up about the mental tools that helped him handle pressure, avoid burnout, and stay grounded on tour. He shares how journaling, visualization, and self-respect became his keys to success and why a strong mindset is just as important as strong technique. Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, or parent, Joey’s perspective on fear, focus, and balance will leave you inspired to keep pushing forward.
Ep. 122 Sit Back. Block. Fly. with Maria Cherniske
Sit Back. Block. Fly. The Blueprint for Strong, Confident Back Handsprings. From Broadway Dance Center to Acrobatic Arts, Maria Cherniske has built a career inspiring dancers to move with confidence and joy. A professional performer, gymnastics coach, and Acrobatic Arts Course Conductor, Maria joins Loren to talk all things back handsprings; the progressions, drills, and mindset that help dancers master this milestone skill safely. From sit backs to shoulder blocks, she shares simple ways teachers can build strength, power, and confidence in every class. Listen Now!
Sit Back. Block. Fly. The Blueprint for Strong, Confident Back Handsprings. From Broadway Dance Center to Acrobatic Arts, Maria Cherniske has built a career inspiring dancers to move with confidence and joy. A professional performer, gymnastics coach, and Acrobatic Arts Course Conductor, Maria joins Loren to talk all things back handsprings; the progressions, drills, and mindset that help dancers master this milestone skill safely. From sit backs to shoulder blocks, she shares simple ways teachers can build strength, power, and confidence in every class. Listen Now!
Ep. 121 All Things Acro with Sarah Reis
Acrobatic Arts faculty favorite Sarah Reis joins host Loren Dermody to talk all things All Things Acro, from her journey as a longtime teacher to creating the mats every studio needs. Hear Sarah’s best tips for building an acro program, what to look for and avoid when buying equipment, and why supporting teachers is at the heart of everything she does.
Acrobatic Arts faculty favorite Sarah Reis joins host Loren Dermody to talk all things All Things Acro, from her journey as a longtime teacher to creating the mats every studio needs. Hear Sarah’s best tips for building an acro program, what to look for and avoid when buying equipment, and why supporting teachers is at the heart of everything she does.
Ep. 120 The AcroFLEX Advantage with Loren Dermody & Carolyn Day
In this special episode, Loren and Carolyn team up to co-host a conversation all about AcroFLEX Acrobatic Arts’ newest workshop designed to change the way teachers approach flexibility training. They dive into the spark behind AcroFLEX, the research that fueled its creation, and who it serves. You’ll hear how the F.L.E.X. method equips teachers with practical, safe, and adaptable tools to build both strength and range in their dancers. If you’ve ever wondered how to confidently teach flexibility in a way that supports every dancer’s body, this episode is for you.
In this special episode, Loren and Carolyn team up to co-host a conversation all about AcroFLEX Acrobatic Arts’ newest workshop designed to change the way teachers approach flexibility training. They dive into the spark behind AcroFLEX, the research that fueled its creation, and who it serves. You’ll hear how the F.L.E.X. method equips teachers with practical, safe, and adaptable tools to build both strength and range in their dancers. If you’ve ever wondered how to confidently teach flexibility in a way that supports every dancer’s body, this episode is for you.
Want to get a free consultation?
Subscribe to our Newsletter for Offers and Discounts.