New York ACROFEST
July 18 - 20, 2025
Location
All intensives will take place at different locations. Exact addresses are TBD and will be announced closer to the event. Stay tuned!
Standing Acro
With Christina & Matt
L-Base Intensive
With Debbie & Hobs
DESCRIPTION
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In this intensive Matt and Christina will be breaking down all of the components of a well rounded hand to hand act. Special attention will be placed on hand to hand and foot to hand mounts, dismounts and transitions both in regular and reverse positions. Students should expect to get a mix of drills to hone their technique, new dynamic skills and balances as well as some creative new adagio(dance lifts).
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DESCRIPTION​
In this playful L-basing intensive, Debbie and Hobs will guide you through dynamic flows and teach you how to layer in pops with precision and connection. Expect a mix of calibration drills, creative transitions, and progressive pop techniques—including whips and Icarian variations.
They will work through swingy, floaty, and bouncy sequences designed to challenge your timing and control. This workshop offers both accessible entries for newer practitioners and spicy upgrades for experienced L-basers.
LEVEL
Intermediate to Advance
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PREREQUISITES
Hold a standing hand to hand for 10 seconds (base or fly).
About Teachers
Matt and Christina bring with them over 40 years of acrobatic experience, professional training and performing as well as years of teaching at acrobatic festivals. Christina started as an artistic gymnast at the age of 7. Matt started as a wrestler, a less cooperative form of acrobatics and has been an athlete his entire life. They found each other through acro and are now married and have a son named Logan. Together, they love for their teaching to be high level, safe and fun! They specialize in dynamic hand to hand skills and balances and pride themselves on being able to break a skill down so their students can succeed!
LEVEL
Intermediate to Advance
PREREQUISITES
Base & Flyer: Comfort in all the varieties of Side Stars, as well as Star. Should be able to safely enter and exit all these poses without
assistance.
Previous Washing machine experience is a must.
About TeacherS
Hobs is one of the most playful and friendly Acro monkeys you’ll ever meet. With over 12 years of teaching experience, his infectious love for Acro, clear instruction, and compassionate approach make him a favorite among students. Debbie Collis brings strength, poise, and graceful lines from her gymnastics background. Practicing since 2012 and certified since 2017, she’s known for her sweet presence, sharp eye for form, and love of flowing movement. Together, their teaching styles blend Hobs’ playful clarity with Debbie’s elegant precision to create a fun, supportive space for learning.
Fundamental Intensive
With Iffy & Sarah
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Dive into the basics of Acro Yoga in this playful, beginner-friendly intensive. We’ll cover foundational partner poses, safe spotting techniques, and beginner-friendly flows, blending partner acrobatics with the creative movement of contact improv.
Think of it as your acro sampler: L-basing, standing poses, weight-sharing, and bone stacking. Expect plenty of laughter, connection, and upside-down moments. No partner or experience necessary just bring comfy clothes, water, and an open mind.
LEVEL
Foundations
PREREQUISITES
10-second plank, 3 push-ups, and a playful attitude
About TeacherS
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Iffy Roma is an embodiment coach with a background in competitive cheerleading, physical theater, and circus arts. She’s been focused on acrobatics since 2017. Sarah Jack is movement artist with a BFA in Dance from UT Austin. Since 2017.
Together, Sarah and Iffy bring a dynamic mix of artistry, athleticism, and accessible, joy-centered movement to every class — creating spaces for expression, connection, and play.
Location
TBC