Flexibility: Incline Stretches
Sample Video
Flexibility: Incline Stretches Sample/Full Video Description
Level Up Flexibility with the Power of the Incline
Flexibility only counts when it comes with control. DTCE’s Flexibility: Incline Stretches offers studio owners and teachers a progression-based, incline-supported system to help dancers stretch deeper while maintaining alignment and strength. Using a simple incline mat (Cheese Mat), this course makes flexibility training safer, smarter, and more effective for Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical, and Dance Team dancers.
Key Features of DTCE’s Flexibility: Incline Stretches Series
✔ 23+ Incline-Based Flexibility Drills to improve depth and control
✔ 2+ Structured Syllabus Guides to simplify lesson planning
✔ 1+ Hour of Step-by-Step Training with alignment tips and correction cues
✔ Built for Strength-Based Stretching, Core Engagement & Functional Mobility
Full-Body Flexibility That’s Made for Dancers
✔ Pike, Butterfly & Diamond Combo – Develop spine articulation and hip release with incline support
✔ Split Progression #1 – Teach proper extension, hamstring control, and hip placement
✔ Frog & Kitty – Target inner thigh flexibility and hip openness while protecting joints
✔ Hamstring #2 – Deepen length through incline-assisted range without risking strain
✔ Rocking Horse – Combine back mobility with abdominal engagement and support
…and more mat-based stretches that turn passive flexibility into performance-ready movement!
A Practical System Designed for Real Studios
Whether you’re in a large space or working with limited room, this incline-based series fits right in. Each tutorial comes with clear cues, targeted progressions, and visual demonstrations that make it easy for teachers to train flexibility with better body awareness and safer stretch mechanics.
Train with a Proven Expert in Studio-Ready Systems
Founder of DTCE, Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami, recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the US. Kimberly’s method combines experience and innovation, helping teachers build flexibility with strength, structure, and long-term results—no guesswork needed.
Add DTCE’s Incline Stretches to your flexibility curriculum and help dancers stretch smarter—on and off the mat!
Syllabus
Flexibility: Incline Stretches Syllabus Description
Incline Training for Teachers: Affordable Flexibility Solutions That Work
Flexibility without form is just a party trick—and dance teachers know their students need more than tricks. With DTCE’s Flexibility: Incline Stretches, you get a progression-based, teacher-friendly system that improves mobility, alignment, and strength-based flexibility using incline positioning (hello, cheese mat!). This affordable, space-saving solution helps dancers deepen stretches safely, activate stabilizers, and gain body control—without risking poor mechanics or joint strain. Perfect for training tilts, backbends, splits, and elongation, this course includes targeted drills like Pretzel (hip opener), Pike/Butterfly/Diamond Combo (hamstring and inner thigh release), Hamstring Stretch #2 (posterior chain lengthener), Frog & Kitty (gentle hip opener), and Split Progressions #1 & #2 for safe flexibility gains across Jazz, Acro, Ballet, Lyrical, and Dance Team.
Key Features of Flexibility: Incline Stretches
✔ 23+ Incline-Based Flexibility Drills | 2+ Syllabus | 1+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Designed for Deep Muscle Engagement, Mobility Training, and Strength-Driven Flexibility
✔ Includes Step-by-Step Progressions, Expert Corrections, and Technique Reminders
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus are designed to work hand in hand, providing teachers with a clear, structured progression that eliminates guesswork. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a step-by-step roadmap that ensures teachers know exactly when and how to introduce each movement. This keeps students on track while building skills in a logical, progressive order. With this done-for-you structure, educators can focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement instead of lesson planning.
How It Works
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – A structured list of skills and drills for each level
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos – Watch the videos for breakdowns and demonstrations
✔ Clear Skill Progressions – Guides teachers in the proper sequencing of movement development
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning – No need to create content from scratch
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, this done-for-you, comprehensive syllabus provides educators with a structured tool to guide students effectively while making lesson planning more efficient.
Why This Syllabus Matters
A strong syllabus ensures structured training and prevents technique gaps. With this progression-based system, dancers develop skills in the correct order, never skipping essential steps or jumping ahead too soon. This approach eliminates common mistakes and reinforces proper technique at every level.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the ultimate resource for dance educators looking to simplify lesson planning and enhance student progress.
Maximize Mobility with These DTCE Favorites – Shop Now!
Enhance results by pairing this course with:
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. of content where flexibility meets trick safety
✔ Ballet Series – 140+ exercises & 12+ hrs. focusing on precision, posture, and placement
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus supporting tricks, leaps, and headsprings
✔ Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hrs. of jumps, turns, and combos that require clean flexibility
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of technical drills enhanced by greater range
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. where flexibility fuels elevation and control
Stretch with Strength. Train with Intention.
This isn’t just another flexibility routine—it’s a targeted incline training system that gives teachers the tools to stretch dancers smarter, safer, and with lasting results.
Add DTCE’s Incline Stretches to your studio’s flexibility program today—and get your dancers moving better, faster!