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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, back tucks and whip backs, 540s. He is well experienced with all things acro as he’s been teaching with The Awakening for over 11 years. Jim works with ages 9+.

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 works with ages 7+.

Hayley is our Beginner Acro Director and specializes in teaching athletes ages 4-9. 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. He works with ages 7+.

Jordan has been with The Awakening for over 10 years. He specializes in teaching all aerial variations, all back handspring variations, back tucks, whip backs and more. His lessons are high energy! He works with ages 8+.

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 The Awakening student and danced competitively through her senior year of high school. She works with ages 7+.

Jadyn trained as a level 9 gymnast here in the twin cities! She specializes in beginner acro through front aerials and back handsprings! Her lessons are high energy and fast paced! Jadyn works with ages 6-12 years old.

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 The Awakening student and is studying dance at the University of Minnesota. She works with ages 4-9 in acro and all ages for those solely focusing on dance technique.

Autumn specializes in teaching beginner and core acro! This includes back bends, walkovers, aerials, aerial variations, back handsprings and back tucks! She teaches ages 4-9.

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. She works with ages 4-9.

Victoria grew up competitively dancing in Minnesota and currently dances for the University of Wisconsin dance team! She specializes in all things leaps and turns. Victoria teaches beginner acro through aerials. She works with ages 4-12 in acro and all ages for those focusing solely on dance technique.