Acrobatic rock ‘n’ roll is a form of competitive dance that combines elements of swing dance, hip-hop, jazz, gymnastics, and other acrobatics, according to the Acrobatic Rock-N-Roll Academy. Acrobatic rock ‘n’ roll is described as a physically athletic form of dance.
Haven’t ever heard of it? You’re not the only one: Acrobatic rock ‘n’ roll isn’t exactly widely popular. In the global rankings for the sport, only 200 pairs of adult competitors are listed, according to Reuters. At a less competitive level, around 9,000 Russians are thought to participate in acrobatic rock ‘n’ roll, but the Russian government is working to get that number up. In fact, the Moscow city government recently funded a $30 million sports complex specifically designed for the form of dance, the first of its kind anywhere in the world, according to The Cut. The complex will be multiple stories and will be located in central Moscow, and has been described as a “deluxe dance center,” according to Reuters.
