The awakening team

 
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Meet The Artist, Jaana Robbins

Jaana Robbins, owner and founder of The Awakening Studio, specializes in helping competitive dancers learn acrobatics, safely gain flexibility and develop strength training to enhance acrobatic dance mastery.

She has an eye for technique and is a stickler for professional execution concerning form. Jaana is passionate about helping students grow in confidence while teaching them life ethics. She studies under a seasoned physical therapist and works with her team to infuse a PT base into their dancers’ training. She implements strong technique and knowledge concerning injury prevention as priorities in the studio. She has a competitive gymnastics background as well as performed in classical ballet, swing, and lindy hop.

The Awakening Acrobatic Dance Studio was established in June of 2013 and has rapidly gained a reputation of excellence in Minnesota and surrounding states. The student’s ages range from 3 to 17, each one bringing a variety of skill level and experience.

 

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Awakening's biggest cheerleader - Beth handles all receptionist and bookkeeping inquiries.

Awakening's biggest cheerleader - Beth handles all receptionist and bookkeeping inquiries.

Jim is one of our Core Acro Directors and specializes in working with older athletes who feel the importance of a stronger spot. He teaches walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, whip backs and works with cheerleaders. He is currently in training to

Jim is one of our Core Acro Directors and specializes in working with older athletes who feel the importance of a stronger spot. He teaches walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, whip backs and works with cheerleaders. He is currently in training to be a high school and college dance team specialist at our studio. Jim has been with The Awakening for 10 years.

Sarah is one of our Core Acro Directors and specializes in teaching all aerials, creative acro, back tucks as well as advanced leaps such as the 540 and barrel leap. She is a veteran coach in teaching studio and dance team turns. Sarah is also PBT c

Sarah is one of our Core Acro Directors and specializes in teaching all aerials, creative acro, back tucks as well as advanced leaps such as the 540 and barrel leap. She is a veteran coach in teaching studio and dance team turns. Sarah is also PBT certified and has a strong background in stretching and conditioning. Sarah only works with ages 8+

Hayley is our Beginner Acro Director and specializes in teaching athletes ages 4-10. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels, walkovers and creative acro. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching leaps

Hayley is our Beginner Acro Director and specializes in teaching athletes ages 4-10. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels, walkovers and creative acro. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching leaps, turns and leg extension work. She is passionate about pilates and incorporates muscle building and isolation in her lessons.

Chris specializes in teaching all aerial variations, back handsprings, back tucks, turns, leaps and ballet. He has been dancing since childhood and continues to partake in ballet intensives to further his dance education.

Chris specializes in teaching all aerial variations, back handsprings, back tucks, turns, leaps and ballet. He has been dancing since childhood and continues to partake in ballet intensives to further his dance education.

Khloe specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, turns and leaps! She also has a great eye for creative movement in solos and small groups that still need refinement. She is a former Awakening student and danced competitively thro

Khloe specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, turns and leaps! She also has a great eye for creative movement in solos and small groups that still need refinement. She is a former Awakening student and danced competitively through her senior year of high school.

Vy specializes in teaching pre-bridge though front and back walkovers. She also has an excellent eye for leaps, turns, leg holds and scorpions. Vy received her degree in dance through the University of Minnesota and performs locally.

Vy specializes in teaching pre-bridge though front and back walkovers. She also has an excellent eye for leaps, turns, leg holds and scorpions. Vy received her degree in dance through the University of Minnesota and performs locally.

Kandace specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, back handsprings and back tucks. She has a strong background in gymnastics and has been coaching for the past 15 years.

Kandace specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, back handsprings and back tucks. She has a strong background in gymnastics and has been coaching for the past 15 years.

Anastasia, also known as Stasia, specializes in teaching pre-bridge through walkovers as well as leaps and turns. She is a former Awakening student. Stasia is very knowledgeable in drills that support students in gaining appropriate muscle to execut

Anastasia, also known as Stasia, specializes in teaching pre-bridge through walkovers as well as leaps and turns. She is a former Awakening student. Stasia is very knowledgeable in drills that support students in gaining appropriate muscle to execute their skills with proper form.

Juliana specializes in teaching pre-bridge through beginner side aerials as well as choreography refinement, leaps and turns. She has a strong background in ballet and contemporary training. She is a former Awakening student and will be studying dan

Juliana specializes in teaching pre-bridge through beginner side aerials as well as choreography refinement, leaps and turns. She has a strong background in ballet and contemporary training. She is a former Awakening student and will be studying dance at the University of Minnesota this fall.

Ceci specializes in teaching pre-bridge through beginner side aerials. She also teaches leaps, leg holds and turns. Ceci is a former Awakening student and is passionate about bringing smiles to her student’s faces.

Ceci specializes in teaching pre-bridge through beginner side aerials. She also teaches leaps, leg holds and turns. Ceci is a former Awakening student and is passionate about bringing smiles to her student’s faces.