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Diploma In Acro Dance Coaching - Level 1

Next Course: One-Day Intensive – April 19th & 20th

 

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.

 

For any inquiries, feel free to

contact us at

irishmdcollege@gmail.com

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