Re-branded in 2025 from Cheerleading, Acro Dance is one of the newest and most exciting additions to the Talented Sports Program (TSP) at The Hills Sports High School—and already, it’s turning heads for all the right reasons.

Blending classical dance technique with the athleticism of acrobatics, our Acro Dance program is designed to develop strong, dynamic, and expressive performers. It offers students the opportunity to master technical dance skills, develop acrobatic strength and flexibility, and perform with confidence, creativity, and flair.

At Hills Sports, we believe in creating inclusive performance-based pathways that cater to the unique strengths of every student, and Acro Dance provides exactly that.

What is Acro Dance?

Acro Dance combines classical dance styles (such as jazz, lyrical, and contemporary) with acrobatic elements like balances, tumbling, and contortion. It builds:

• Flexibility
• Strength
• Coordination
• Balance
• Performance quality

Students are coached to seamlessly integrate acrobatic movements into expressive dance routines while working within a supportive, high-performance environment.

A Place for Passion and Performance

Our Acro Dance program provides an avenue for students who are passionate about dance, gymnastics, cheer, or physical theatre to thrive within a structured and challenging program.

Led by the talented and passionate Miss Georgia Macmillan, the program has already seen huge success, with students quickly developing advanced skills and confidence. Miss Macmillan brings a background in elite dance, competitive cheer, and movement performance and is committed to helping each student grow not just as a dancer but as a performer, teammate, and individual.

Students also have opportunities to:

• Join the Acro Dance Ensemble for performance opportunities
• Compete in local and regional dance and Pom competitions
• Work toward performance showcases, including The Arts Unit projects and school showcases
• Develop foundational skills for future pathways in the arts, education, or performance careers

Why Choose Acro Dance at Hills Sports?

• A specialised, high-energy training environment tailored to dance-athletes
• Development in both technical dance and acrobatic skills
• Access to performance opportunities, including school and regional showcases
• A program that supports teamwork, discipline, resilience, and creativity
• Integration with the NSW curriculum and future academic pathways in Performing Arts

This program also aligns with our broader school values, developing the whole student, promoting wellbeing through movement, and celebrating performance excellence.

Acro Dance at The Hills Sports High School is more than just leaps and tricks. It’s about building confidence, embracing creativity, and developing the kind of strength, physical and emotional, that prepares students for every stage, both now and into the future.