Kailena Van de Nes

A standing side aerial is about so much more than “just cartwheels.” 🤸

Yes, you’re seeing the progressions here — from cartwheels on both sides all the way to the aerial — but what you don’t see is all the work happening behind the scenes. Strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, confidence on both sides, body awareness, technique, and consistent training across all areas of acro.

This dancer didn’t just practice aerials. She built the foundation necessary to support them safely and correctly through progressive training in flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling.

That’s why I love using the Acrobatic Arts methodology as my guide for teaching acro skills. Every progression has a purpose, and strong foundations create strong, confident athletes 💫

What if summer didn’t pause progress—but actually built it?

In just a few focused months, your child can gain strength, confidence, and skills that truly stand out when they return to the studio.

My private sessions are designed to meet each dancer exactly where they are—so they don’t just stay busy over summer… they move forward with purpose.

From foundational technique to advanced acro skills, every session is intentional, safe, and tailored to real growth.

Summer spots are filling fast!

DM to book or learn more.

Where technique meets creativity 🩷�Brandy → back roll to handstand → side aerial—all self-choreographed during our variations portion of the Acro 4 class at Ballet Elite. Finding what flows, what feels good, and what makes them feel powerful. This is what happens when strong foundations turn into confident, connected movement.