Ep 89 Build Your Best Handstand with Jemma Harris

Join us as we welcome Jemma Harris, expert course conductor and examiner. Jemma shares her top tips and techniques for mastering beginner handstands, covering posture, strength, alignment, and stacking. With engaging drills and invaluable insights, this episode is a must-listen for both teachers and students looking to build a solid acro foundation. Don't miss out!
About Jemma
Jemma began her dance journey at the age of 3 with Beats Per Minute Performing Arts on the Sunshine Coast training in all genres of dance. Jemma completed examinations in the RAD and Comdance syllabi gaining Distinction for Advanced 2 RAD, and Honours Plus for Modern Jazz Shield, Theatrical Shield and Gold Cross Tap.
At the completion of her training Jemma was awarded scholarships to a range of prestigious pre-professional programs including; Broadway Dance Centre and Brent Street. However was offered a contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines only two weeks after turning 18.
Jemma spent 3 years travelling the world and performing in production shows and musicals on board, including a feature role in “Saturday Night Fever” the musical and a soloist and showgirl in a diverse range of theatre shows.
Now, as a highly qualified teacher Jemma is passionate about progressing students safely with a rounded and broad skillset in the performing arts, starting at the very beginning with the tiniest humans. Jemma is passionate about early childhood development and laying the foundations from the very beginning and loves sharing her passion in this area as a course conductor for AcroDance Pre School and Ready Set Acro.
Jemma’s qualifications span from Comdance Jazz, Tap and Theatrical through to Acrobatic Arts M1, M2 and M3, Alixa Flexibility, PBT as well as Aerial Arts. She loves sharing her knowledge with other like minded teachers through course conducting Acrobatic Arts M1, M2 and Aerial Arts and is honoured to be apart of a world renowned program!
If you’d like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on RUclips. Subscribe Now!
Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform:
Instagram: / acrobaticarts
Facebook: / acroarts
Twitter: / acrobatic_arts
Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com