Back Tuck and Back Layout Certification Course

Course Overview

This course focuses on the progressions, drills and spotting techniques to safely and effectively develop the back tuck and back layout. 

Teachers will be given opportunities to spot throughout the course to gain confidence with the timing and placement of the back tuck and back layout spot. 

*We do not recommend teachers register for all three courses back-to-back unless they have a strong acro teaching background and are confident in their spotting. (Aerial & Back Handspring, Module Two & Back Tuck & Back Layout) 

Key Details:

• 6 hours (9am to 3pm) of course content 
• An additional 2 hours (3:15pm up to 5pm) for the practical exam (15 min interval, may leave after completion)
• Live, In Person only

Prerequisites:

• Module Two Certification with a current and active license (may be In Training). If it’s been a few years since completing Module Two, we recommend taking a Module Two Refresher before attending the Back Tuck Back Layout course.
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Recommended: 4-5 years of acro teaching experience. 
• Certified in Aerial & Back Handspring Certification and Module Two Teachers Certification (may be In Training)

Demonstrator Requirements:

Teachers must attend with a demonstrator the minimum abilities;

• Attendance with a dancer who is Level 8 or higher who has mastered the progressions leading up to back tuck and back layout. For example, side aerial, roundoff back handspring, cartwheel back handspring step out, hold a handstand for 1 minute, 25 handstand shoulder shrugs, 15 consecutive V-snaps, 10 push-ups. 
  *Dancers should have a high degree of stamina and conditioning and be able to safely perform these progressions independently and with a high level of proficiency.
  **Acrobatic Arts reserves the right to withdraw a demonstrator from any course session or practical exam if participation is deemed unsafe.

Please be advised that due to the difficulty level of this course, teachers will not be permitted to spot any dancer other than their own. If you are unable to attend with a dancer, or if the dancer you attend with does not meet the minimum safety requirements, both the teacher and dancer will only be permitted to observe the course.

Requirements: To complete Back Tuck & Back Layout Certification, participants must attend the course, complete a practical exam and complete practical hours (0-100 hours, depending on practical exam results).

This Certification is ideal for teachers who want to gain confidence in spotting these skills and is required for entering students into exams at the Pre-Professional levels.

*Certified teachers in good standing who maintain their Certification and have passed the the Module 2 training as of January 1, 2025 will have the exam requirements grandfathered allowing them to enter dancers in any level of examination.

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Course Benefits and Progression

• Examination Privileges: Teachers having taken the Back Tuck and Back Layout Certification Course can register dancers for exams in any level, expanding your studio's offerings and student progression.
• Advanced Teaching Capabilities: Gain the skills to teach and spot more difficult tumbling and advanced AcroDance techniques.
• Comprehensive Understanding: Deepen your knowledge of the technique, progressions and drills for back tucks and back layouts, enhancing your ability to support your students' development.