The Acrobatic Arts Podcast

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Welcome to the Acrobatic Arts Podcast! Join our host, Loren Dermody, as she interviews some of the top leaders and innovators from the dance and acrobatic industry. Acrobatic Arts is passionate about providing current and relevant information for everyone. If you are interested in hearing open and honest conversations with professionals from all over the world, then you are sure to find these episodes intriguing and full of inspiration!


Episode Date
Ep. 136 Back Tucks & Back Layouts with Leah Holliday
Jun 03, 2026
Ep. 135 Spotlight Series: Building a Dance Business with Purpose with Paul Malek
May 20, 2026
Ep. 134 When Flexibility Becomes Instability with Dr. Linda Bluestein
May 06, 2026
Ep. 133 Spotlight Series: Square Splits, Mobility and the Nervous System with Erika Mayall
Apr 22, 2026
Ep. 132 What Acro Makes Possible - Kei Nguyen is Living Proof
Apr 08, 2026
Ep. 131 Spotlight Series: The Why Behind the Skill with Sarah Reis
Mar 25, 2026
Ep. 130 What Acro Makes Possible with Anabel Ho
Mar 11, 2026
Ep. 129 Spotlight Series: Confidence, Auditions, and Career Transitions with Sarah Davison
Feb 25, 2026
Ep. 128 Hand Balancing, Reimagined with Meaghan Wegg
Feb 11, 2026
Ep. 127 Spotlight Series: Expert Advice on Auditioning for Dance Roles with Rick Tjia
Jan 28, 2026
Ep. 126 What Acro Training Really Needs in 2026 with Mandy Yip
Jan 14, 2026
Ep. 125 Top Episodes of 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Ep. 124 Ambassadors 2025
Dec 03, 2025
Ep. 123 Believe It, Then Become It with Joey Vice
Nov 19, 2025
Ep. 122 Sit Back. Block. Fly. with Maria Cherniske
Nov 05, 2025
Ep. 121 All Things Acro with Sarah Reis
Oct 22, 2025
Ep. 120 The AcroFLEX Advantage with Loren Dermody & Carolyn Day
Oct 08, 2025
Ep. 119 Behind the Lens: Capturing Dance + Acro with Rachel Bower
Sep 24, 2025
Ep. 118 Assistant Teachers: The Secret to Studio Growth with Sandra Elliott
Sep 10, 2025
Ep. 117 The Four C's Every Teacher Needs with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Aug 27, 2025
Ep. 116 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 2
Aug 13, 2025
Ep. 115 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 1
Jul 30, 2025
Ep. 114 Take it to the Air with Meaghan Wegg
Jul 16, 2025
Ep. 113 Artistry, Acro, & Overcoming Fear with Christina Kotsopoulos
Jul 02, 2025
Ep. 112 Convention Craze: Learning, Leading & a Little Bit of Fun with Mandy Yip
Jun 18, 2025
Ep. 111 Teaching the Heli: Tips Every Teacher Needs with Leah Holliday
Jun 04, 2025
Ep. 110 Acro Costuming: Expert Tips & Trends with Lorianne Hagan & Claudi Reed
May 21, 2025
Ep. 109 Beyond Flexibility: Recognizing and Supporting Hypermobility in Dancers with Dr. Linda Bluestein
May 07, 2025
Ep. 108 Teddy Bear Headstands: Acro Foundations with Jemma Harris
Apr 23, 2025
Ep. 107 Acro Chat: Coaching, Creativity, & Connection with Drew Burgess
Apr 09, 2025
Ep. 106 Advanced Acro: Tumbling Unlocked with Sandra Elliott & Vicki Fletcher
Mar 26, 2025
Ep. 105 AcroDance Insurance 101 with Joanne Klenk
Mar 12, 2025
Ep. 104 Acro Exam Ready: Examiner's Top Tips (3-5) with Sandra Elliott
Feb 26, 2025
Ep. 103 Thoracic Mobility: The Key to a Flexible Spine with Sarah Reis
Feb 12, 2025
Ep. 102 Dance Convention Revolution with Derek Piquette
Jan 29, 2025
Ep. 101 Flipping Forward: Acrobatic Arts in 2025 with Mandy Yip
Jan 15, 2025
Ep. 100 Top Episodes of 2024
Dec 04, 2024
Ep. 99 Ambassadors 2024
Nov 20, 2024
Ep. 98 Balancing Competition and Education in Dance with Sarah Reis
Nov 06, 2024
Ep. 97 Mental Skills for Acro Success with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Oct 23, 2024
Ep. 96 Creating Confidence: The Role of Mock Exams with Wendy Holmquist
Oct 09, 2024
Ep. 95 From Performance Anxiety to Peak Performance with Lauren Ritchie
Sep 25, 2024
Ep. 94 Mastering Illusions: Techniques for Dancers with Loranne Meek
Sep 11, 2024
Ep. 93 Reinventing the Dance Experience with Derek Piquette
Aug 28, 2024
Ep. 92 A Guide to Pre School Recital Success with Loren Dermody
Aug 14, 2024
Ep. 91 Stretchy, Strong, and Ready Set Acro! with Belinda Agostino
Jul 24, 2024
Ep. 90 From Zero to Acro: Building Your Studio with Cheryl Crawford
Jul 17, 2024
Ep. 89 Build Your Best Handstand with Jemma Harris
Jul 03, 2024
Ep. 88 How to Spot Side Aerials with Leah Holliday
Jun 19, 2024
Ep. 87 Summer Expos and Acro Insights with Mandy Yip
Jun 05, 2024
Ep. 86 Breaking Down the Handstand Forward Roll: Strategies with Jill Ford
May 22, 2024
Ep. 85 Hypermobility: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Linda Bluestein
May 08, 2024
Ep. 84 Kicks to Flips: Precision Dance to Acro Artistry with Karen Ritchie
Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 83 Headstand Progressions for Beginners with Meaghan Wegg
Apr 10, 2024
Ep. 82 OFQUAL Recognition: Acrobatic Arts UK's Journey with Jennifer Shirkey
Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 81 Certifying for Success: How Studio Owners Gain the Competitive Edge with Mark Nash
Mar 13, 2024
Ep. 80 Balancing & Limbering: Fighting the Good Fight with Drew Burgess
Feb 28, 2024
Ep. 79 The Importance of Progressions with Kate Evans
Feb 14, 2024
Ep. 78 The Library Aesthetic: Josef Brown's Dance Revolution
Jan 31, 2024
Ep. 77 Adjudicator Certification for AcroDance with Sandra Elliott
Jan 17, 2024
Ep. 76 2024 Acro Outlook with Mandy Yip
Jan 03, 2024
Ep. 75 Top Episodes of 2023
Dec 06, 2023
Ep. 74 2023 Ambassadors: Luca, Shaunaughsey, Grace, and Noelle
Nov 22, 2023
Ep. 73 How Adjudicators Judge Acro Elements with Nick Silverio
Nov 08, 2023
Ep. 72 The Ups and Downs of Tumbling with Kate Evans
Oct 25, 2023
Ep. 71 Student vs Professional Training with Tim Buckley & Meaghan Wegg
Oct 11, 2023
Ep. 70 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt 2
Sep 27, 2023
Ep. 69 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt 1
Sep 13, 2023
Ep. 68 Top 3 Tips for Front Aerials with Jill Ford
Aug 30, 2023
Ep. 67 Nurturing Growth & Confidence through ACRO Exams with Caroline Twells
Aug 16, 2023
Ep. 66 Empowering Dancers: Mental Health Tips for Teachers with Wendy Holmquist
Aug 02, 2023
Ep. 65 Hypermobility Disorders: The Power of Proactivity with Linda Bluestein, MD
Jul 19, 2023
Ep. 64 Ready Set Acro with Loren Dermody and Mandy Yip
Jul 05, 2023
Ep. 63 Exploring Acrobatic Arts in Japan with Ai Notohara
Jun 21, 2023
Ep. 62 The AcroFIT Challenge
Jun 07, 2023
Ep. 61 Unlocking the Benefits of ADRC Share Levels with Mark Nash
May 24, 2023
Ep. 60 Maximizing Potential: Cross Training in Acro with Drew Burgess
May 10, 2023
Ep. 59 How to Market Your Acro Program with Michelle McBride
Apr 26, 2023
Ep. 58 Balancing Act: Strategies for Managing Busy Dance Studio Schedules with Melanie Hadfield-Walker
Apr 12, 2023
Ep. 57 Exploring the Acrobatic Arts Pin Program with Sandra Elliott
Mar 29, 2023
Ep. 56 Analyzing and Refining The Aerial with Drew Burgess
Mar 15, 2023
Ep. 55 Teaching Multiple Levels in One Class with Kate Evans
Mar 01, 2023
Ep. 54 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis, Pt 2
Feb 15, 2023
Ep. 53 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis
Feb 01, 2023
Ep. 52 How to Grow your Pre School Program with Loren Dermody
Jan 18, 2023
Ep. 51 2023 Acro Outlook with Mandy Yip
Jan 03, 2023
Ep. 50 The Top Episodes of 2022
Dec 07, 2022
Ep. 49 2022 Ambassadors: Freya, Liz, Olga & Ophelia
Nov 24, 2022
Ep. 48 Back Handspring Essentials with Vicki Fletcher
Nov 09, 2022
Ep. 47 The athlete, the artist, and the storyteller: Jared Khalifa
Oct 26, 2022
Ep. 46 Managing Headaches During Acro Class with Meaghan Wegg
Oct 12, 2022
Ep. 45 Taking the Leap: Acro in the Air with Kate Evans
Sep 28, 2022
Ep. 44 More Than You Think: The Benefits of Acro Exams with Jill Ford
Sep 14, 2022
Ep. 43 From Acro Newbie to Pro: A Studio Owner's Story with Cheryl Crawford
Aug 31, 2022
Ep. 42 Mats for AcroDance Training with Sarah Reis
Aug 17, 2022
Ep. 41 Putting Your Certified Studio on the Map with Michelle McBride
Aug 03, 2022
Ep. 40 Ice, Aerial + Contortion with Angela Kim
Jul 20, 2022
Ep. 39 Bridge Work: Shoulder & Hip Flexibility with Kate Evans
Jul 06, 2022
Ep. 38 Drills for your Incline Mat with Vicki Fletcher
Jun 22, 2022
Ep. 37 One-sided Dancers: Is it a Concern? with Sandra Elliott
Jun 08, 2022
Ep. 36 How Ballet Complements AcroDance with Mark Nash
May 25, 2022
Ep. 35 Hypermobility + the Dancer with Dr. Linda Bluestein
May 11, 2022
Ep. 34 AcroDance vs Gymnastics with Wendy Holmquist
Apr 27, 2022
Ep. 33 Katie Schaar: Endless Possibilities
Apr 13, 2022
Ep. 32 Common Corrections in Exams Primary to Level 3 with Sandra Elliott
Mar 30, 2022
Ep. 31 Overcoming Dancer Anxiety + Mental Blocks with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Mar 16, 2022
Ep. 30 Progress Cards with Heather Lawrence-Thomas
Mar 02, 2022
Ep. 29 Physiotherapist Tim Buckley: Listener Questions, Pt 2
Feb 16, 2022
Ep. 28 Physiotherapist Tim Buckley: Dance Injuries, Pt 1
Feb 02, 2022
Ep. 27 Tips + Tricks for Beginner Handstands with Loren Dermody
Jan 19, 2022
Ep. 26 Business Success + Keeping Good Company with Mandy Yip
Jan 05, 2022
Ep. 25 The Top Episodes of 2021
Dec 08, 2021
Ep. 24 Nutrition Tips for Dancers - Jasmine Challis
Nov 24, 2021
Ep. 23 Marketing Ideas to Help Your Studio Grow - Michelle McBride
Nov 03, 2021
Ep. 22 How much training is too much? - Liza Kovacs
Oct 20, 2021
Ep. 21 Safe in Dance International - Maggie Morris
Oct 06, 2021
Ep. 20 The Hypermobility M.D. - Dr. Linda Bluestein
Sep 22, 2021
Ep. 19 Pilates-Based Dance Rehabilitation - Suzanne Koucheravy
Sep 08, 2021
Ep. 18 Concussion Care for Dancers - Dr. Jeffrey Russell
Aug 25, 2021
Ep. 16 Acrobatic Arts Professional Development Scholarship - Maureen Johnson
Jul 29, 2021
Ep. 15 Australian Dance Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker - Paul Malek
Jul 15, 2021
Ep. 14 Square Hip Splits, Flexibility and the Nervous System - Erika Mayall
Jul 01, 2021
Ep. 13 Acrobatic Arts Certification Courses and More - Mandy Yip
Jun 17, 2021
Ep. 12 Tips for Cartwheel Rebounds and Roundoffs - Sarah Calvert
May 28, 2021
Ep. 11 The CEO and Founder of I-PATH - David Stinson
May 20, 2021
Ep. 10 How to Approach the Topic of Body Composition - Jasmine Challis
May 06, 2021
Ep. 9 From Performing Artist to Casting Director with Cirque du Soleil - Sarah Davison
Apr 22, 2021
Ep. 8 Informative Talk About Hypermobility Disorders - Dr. Linda Bluestein
Apr 08, 2021
Ep. 7 Acrobatic Arts Australia, New Zealand and Asia Division Managers - Meaghan Wegg and Tim Buckley
Mar 24, 2021
Ep. 6 Dancing Barefoot Versus Wearing Dance Socks - Dr. Jeff Russell
Mar 11, 2021
Ep. 5 Acrobatics Arts United States Division Manager - Mark Nash
Feb 25, 2021
Ep. 4 Protecting Your Mental Health - Dr. Leisha Strachan
Feb 10, 2021
Ep. 3 Acrobatic Arts Founder, CEO and Canadian Division Manager - Mandy Yip
Jan 27, 2021
Ep. 2 Teaching Acro During the First Lockdown - Kelly Peterson
Jan 13, 2021
Ep. 1 Expert Advice on Auditioning - Rick Tjia
Dec 30, 2020