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 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 tea

Jim 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 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 with teaching studio and dance team turns. Sarah is also PBT certified and has a strong background

Sarah 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 with teaching studio and dance team turns. Sarah is also PBT certified and has a strong background in stretching and conditioning.

Matt specializes in teaching aerials, advanced aerial variations, back handsprings and a variety of beginner dance work. He holds a very calm and positive demeanor in the studio.

Matt specializes in teaching aerials, advanced aerial variations, back handsprings and a variety of beginner dance work. He holds a very calm and positive demeanor in the studio.

Hayley specializes in teaching our younger athletes their beginner acro skills. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels and walkovers. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching turns and leg extension w

Hayley specializes in teaching our younger athletes their beginner acro skills. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels and walkovers. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching turns and leg extension work.

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.

Lynlie specializes in teaching beginner acro through aerials and back handsprings! She also teaches leaps and turns as well as refines choreography.

Lynlie specializes in teaching beginner acro through aerials and back handsprings! She also teaches leaps and turns as well as refines choreography.

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

Tyler specializes in teaching all age groups and Awakening acro skills. He has been with The Awakening for over 5 years. He loves instructing the “mighty minis” all the way through swing through aerials and whip backs.

Tyler specializes in teaching all age groups and Awakening acro skills. He has been with The Awakening for over 5 years. He loves instructing the “mighty minis” all the way through swing through aerials and whip backs.

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 in Buffalo, MN.

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 in Buffalo, MN.

Juliana specializes in teaching pre-bridge through walkovers 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 Un

Juliana specializes in teaching pre-bridge through walkovers 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.

Jordan specializes in teaching all aerial variations, creative acro, back tucks, whip backs and more. He is a seasoned senior coach in the studio with over 10 years of experience at The Awakening. He is described as energetic, positive and kind.

Jordan specializes in teaching all aerial variations, creative acro, back tucks, whip backs and more. He is a seasoned senior coach in the studio with over 10 years of experience at The Awakening. He is described as energetic, positive and kind.