Acrobatic gymnastics

Acrobatic Gymnastics (previously called Sport Acrobatics and nicknamed "Acro") is a competitive gymnastic discipline where partnerships of gymnasts work together and perform figures consisting of acrobatic moves, dance and tumbling, set to music. There are three types of routines; a 'balance' routine where the focus is on strength, poise and flexibility; a 'dynamic' routine which includes throws, somersaults and catches, and (at FIG level 6 and above) a 'combined' routine which includes elements from both balance and dynamic.

The sport is governed by the FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique - or International Federation of Gymnastics). At international level there are four FIG categories of competition defined by age; 11-16, 12-18, 13-19 and 15+ (Senior).

The sport is not an Olympic gymnastic discipline although, possibly due to its recent growth in popularity, there are several campaigns to include it, with some suggesting the removal of Rhythmic Gymnastics to make room for Acrobatics.