Acrobalance is a floor-based acrobatic art that involves balances, lifts and creating shapes performed in pairs or groups. A performer on the ground doing the lifting and supporting in an acrobalance formation is often called the base, while a performer being lifted or tossed can be referred to as the flyer (or flier). Formats include male/female duo, trio, female/female, and other variations.

Acrobalance acts require a high degree of care, coordination, proprioceptive awareness, and mutual trust from the performers in order to avoid injury; they are often set to music and performed as part of circuses. Acrobalance performances can now also be seen on a wide variety of shows such as street performances, incorporated into children's theater and as part of modern dance performances.

Acrobalance is the combination of the two athletic art forms:

Acrobalance is often understood within the broader term Acro -- a hybrid format that involves a similar setup of 2 or more people, with base, flyer and spotter(s).

Acro has its roots in circus, but draws on "acrobatic gymnastics, adagio, acro yoga, cheerleading, swing dance aerials" and "other acro styles"..

It is often practised alongside other forms of acrobatics and partner exercise, such as at the London Acro Convention, which includes "acro yoga, partner acrobatics, L-basing and standing dynamics, flying therapeutics, handstands, tumbling and more".

Acrobalance is therefore part of a spectrum of acro formats that draw on a broad range of influences and are mutually reinforcing.