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Ep. 111 Teaching the Heli: Tips Every Teacher Needs with Leah Holliday

The Acrobatic Arts Podcast • 06/04/2025

Tune in as Loren Dermody welcomes Leah Holliday for her first live podcast appearance. Together, they explore the ins and outs of the heli (helicopter cartwheel)—one of AcroDance’s most eye-catching skills. Learn practical progressions, helpful drills, and teaching tips to help your dancers develop that signature swoop. If you’re looking to add something special to your classes, this episode is full of useful insights you won’t want to miss. Listen now!

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About Leah

Leah has been teaching acro and dance for over 25 years. She was born and raised in Regina, SK and studied dance and baton twirling at the Martin School of Dance. Not only was she known as a well accomplished dancer but she represented Canada in Baton Twirling at numerous World Championships as a soloist and team member. Leah has been with AA for 4 years. She is a course conductor and examiner. Leah teaches dance and acro in Calgary, AB and she teachers Master Classes for Acrobatic Arts.

Need some visuals? Check out Leah's Weekly Mini presentation, Heli Progressions with Leah Holliday, on YouTube!

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