Diploma In Acro Dance Coaching - Level 1
Next Course: One-Day Intensive – 14th of September '25
About the Course
This course is designed for experienced individuals looking to add Acro Dance to their teaching repertoire. It is ideal for beginner teachers and provides a strong foundation for those starting their Acro Dance teacher training. The course is P.A.T.I approved.
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Course Delivery
• A one-day intensive, in-person training held in Cork.
• Live student demonstrations to illustrate both practical techniques and theory behind Acro Dance.
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Course Duration
• 7-hour in-person training (One Day).
• Additional lesson plan submissions required to obtain certification.
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Who Can Apply?
• Must be 17+ years old.
• Some experience in dance, Acro gymnastics, or coaching children is required.
• The course is highly practical, focusing on spotting techniques and injury prevention.
• Acro Dance students will be available for hands-on teaching practice, though bringing your own students is encouraged.
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Who Is This Course Ideal For?
• Dance teachers, student coaches of dance, Acro Dance, or gymnastics aged 17+ (exceptions may be granted—email irishmdcollege@gmail.com with student details).
• Designed to educate and support coaches working at participation levels in Acro Dance.
• Provides an introduction to skills across age groups and serves as a knowledge refresher for current coaches.
• Not suitable for certified gymnastics coaches.
Skill Levels Covered
This course equips coaches to teach beginner-level Acro Dance to children aged 3–10+. The syllabus is divided into two key developmental stages:
1. Early Childhood
2. Middle Childhood
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Course Syllabus
1. Child Development – Understanding physical, emotional, and social development and adapting classes accordingly.
2. Lesson Planning – Learn how to create structured, effective lesson plans. A template will be provided to help you design and submit your own plans for certification.
3. Risk Assessment – Identifying and minimizing potential risks in class settings.
4. Injury Prevention – Proper spotting techniques, recognizing common faults, goal setting, training exercises, and GDPR-compliant injury response protocols.
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What to Bring
• Pen & Notebook (or laptop) for note-taking.
• Comfortable clothing for practical demonstrations.
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Course Assessment & Certification
• Completion of a lesson plan workbook.
• Full attendance is required to receive certification.
• Graduates will receive a Diploma in Acro Dance Coaching – Level 1.
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Course Capacity
• Limited to 6 student coaches per course to ensure personalised instruction.
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Course Fee
• €399 per participant.
• Group Discount: If booking for three or more teachers, email irishmdcollege@gmail.com for a discount code.
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When Can I Take Level 2?
• Level 2 will be available for booking from September 2025.
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