Acro Dance Curriculum, Instructional Videos and Smart Syllabus

Acro
SMART Syllabus

Clickable Curriculum That Fits Your Studio

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Acro Levels 1-6
Acro Combined Skills (Beg–Adv)
Acro "How-To-Teach" Vol. I-III
Acro Partner Work (Beg–Adv)
Acro Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks (Beg-Adv)
Acro Various Drills (Beg–Adv)

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Acro Levels 1-6
Acro: Combined Skills (Beg–Adv)
Acro: "How-To-Teach" Vol. I-III
Acro Partner Work (Beg–Adv)
Acro Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks (Beg–Adv)
Acro Various Drills (Beg–Adv)

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SMART SYLLABUS FOR DANCE TEACHERS

ACRO

COMPLETE dance GENRE SERIES

960+ Skills & 11+ Hours

Acro
Levels 1-6

Acro
Combined Skills

Acro
How-to-Teach

Acro
Partner Work

Acro
Trendy Tricks

Acro
Various Drills

Acro
Front & Side Aerial Training

Acro
Back Handspring Training

You asked for it—now it’s here. DTCE Acro SMART Syllabus is the first-ever clickable, skill-linked curriculum designed for busy teachers who want to streamline planning and never waste time hunting for the right video.

No more buying full series unless you want to. This page gives you the freedom to purchase individual levels, volumes, or specialty series, each with a downloadable PDF where every skill links directly to its matching tutorial video.

Plus, every purchase includes 6 FREE Customizable Lesson Plan Templates—drag and drop skills, tailor your classes, and reuse your plan across any level.

What’s Included

What’s Inside Each Acro Smart Syllabus

🗸 Clickable PDF for each level or series
🗸 Skill-by-skill links to matching tutorial videos
🗸 Instant access—no waiting or delayed setup
🗸 6 Free Customizable Lesson Plan Templates
🗸 No bundle required—buy only what you need
🗸 Levels 1-6, Combos Skills, How-To-Teach, Partner Work, Trendy Tricks, Various Drills, (Aerials, Handsprings – Coming Soon), & more

Teacher Benefits

Why Teachers Love It

🗸 Progressive and Comprehensive Curriculum
🗸 Tired of dragging heavy binders to class? Done.
🗸 Teaching different levels back-to-back? Covered.
🗸 Need substitute-proof lesson plans? Solved.
🗸 Want to stop over-spotting? We’ve got you.

This is the acrobatic answer to every studio struggle—designed by teachers, tested in real studios, and backed by thousands of educators worldwide.

ACRO
LEVELS 1-6 

(Beginner-Advanced)

700+ skills | 6.5+ hrs.

$995.07

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

Start Acro with Spot-Free Drills, Balance Skills, and a Clickable Teaching Guide – Built by the DTCE Method

Acro Level 1 SMART Syllabus

$94.99

Acro Level 1 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s Acro Fundamentals: Level 1 gives dance educators a structured, beginner-friendly system to introduce foundational acrobatic skills while prioritizing strength, balance, and safety. With 50+ beginner skills and 45+ minutes of expert instruction, this series helps teachers build strong technical habits right from the start.

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Train Acro with Step-by-Step Progressions, Strength Drills, and a Clickable Teaching Guide – DTCE Method

Acro Level 2 SMART Syllabus

$197.49

Acro Level 2 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s Acro: Level 2 Vol. I–II is a comprehensive, technique-driven program designed to help teachers build strength, flexibility, and control as dancers transition from foundational acro into more complex skills. With 105+ progressive acro drills and 1.25+ hours of expert tutorials, this series provides a clear, safe, and effective roadmap for continued acro development.

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Acro Training for Aerials, Performance Skills, and Flexibility – Download PDF with Linked Videos – DTCE Method

Acro Level 3 SMART Syllabus

$184.99

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Acro Level 3 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s Acro: Level 3 Vol. I–III—a progression-based system that builds strength, improves control, and sharpens advanced acrobatic execution. With 98+ skills and 1.25+ hours of expert-led tutorials, this done-for-you training course equips educators with everything needed to teach Level 3 acro with clarity and confidence.

Teach Handsprings, Spring Skills, and Strength-Based Acro with a Clickable PDF Guide – DTCE Method

Acro Level 4 SMART Syllabus

$226.24

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Acro Level 4 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s Acro Training: Level 4 Vol. I–III equips dance educators with a powerhouse training system for teaching advanced-level acro with precision and confidence. With 120+ elite-level skills and 1+ hour of expert instruction, this course challenges dancers to master inversions, fluid transitions, and aerial control—while reinforcing top-tier technique and safety.

Train Advanced Acro with Diving Skills, Combo Tricks, and Creative Class Ideas – DTCE Method

Acro Level 5 SMART Syllabus

$188.74

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Acro Level 5 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s Acro Training: Level 5 Vol. I–II delivers a challenging, progression-based system built for experienced dancers ready to take their acro skills to the next level. With 100+ elite-level drills and 1+ hour of expert-led tutorials, this course helps educators push students toward clean transitions, powerful inversions, and elevated technical execution.

Explore High-Level Acro Skills, Creative Combinations, and Teaching Ideas for Dance – DTCE Method

Acro Level 6 SMART Syllabus

$154.99

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Acro Level 6 - SMART Syllabus

DTCE’s High-Performance Acro Training: Level 6 Vol. I–II is the ultimate tool for experienced acro instructors ready to push their dancers toward elite-level execution. With 82+ advanced tricks and 35+ minutes of expert instruction, this course offers a results-driven roadmap for teaching high-level acro with clarity, consistency, and confidence.

ACRO
COMBINED SKILLS

(Beginner-Advanced)

$92.60

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

Smart Syllabus Acro Combined Skills Beginner

Acro Combined Skills Beginner

$19.99

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Acro Combined Skills Beginner

DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Beginner is a class-ready course designed to help teachers introduce beginner dancers to the art of acro in a way that’s fun, functional, and performance-ready. With 10+ beginner-friendly skills and 35+ minutes of expert tutorials, this series blends essential technique with never-seen-before combos that translate directly into choreography, recital pieces, and competition routines.

Smart Syllabus Acro Combined Skills Intermediate

Acro Combined Skills Intermediate

$38.74

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Acro Combined Skills Intermediate

DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Intermediate is a choreography-driven training system that helps dancers level up their acro technique with strength, control, and fluidity. With 20+ intermediate-level acro skills and 35+ minutes of expert instruction, this course is designed to help teachers bridge the gap between beginner tricks and advanced, stage-ready combinations.

Smart Syllabus Acro Combined Skills Advanced

Acro Combined Skills Advanced

$38.74

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Acro Combined Skills Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced is a choreography-driven training system that challenges dancers to elevate their acro performance with control, agility, and precision. With 20+ advanced-level acro skills and 30+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course transforms strong technique into fluid, high-impact choreography.

ACRO
How-to-teach

Vol. I-III

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

Smart Syllabus Acro How to Teach

Acro "How-To-Teach" Vol. I-III

$244.99

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Acro "How-To-Teach" Vol. I-III

DTCE’s Acro "How-To-Teach" Vol. I–III is the go-to training system for educators ready to teach and spot acrobatic movement with clarity and confidence—no expensive certifications necessary. With 130+ teaching-focused drills and 2.5+ hours of teacher tutorials, this course equips dance teachers with clear breakdowns, correction tips, and hands-on strategies to support every dancer’s progress.

Acro
Partner Work

(Beginner-Advanced)

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

Smart Syllabus Acro Partner Work Beginner to Adanced

Acro Partner Work Beginner-Advanced

$57.49

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Acro Partner Work Beginner-Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Partner Work Beginner–Advanced is the ultimate training resource for dance educators ready to incorporate trending, performance-ready partner acrobatics into their routines. With 30+ partner skills and 36+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course blends power, trust, and creativity to help dancers achieve seamless, eye-catching lifts, balances, and transitions.

Acro
Mixed-Level
Trendy Tricks

(Beginner-Advanced)

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

Smart Syllabus Acro dance Trendy Tricks

Acro Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks Beginner-Advanced

$24.99

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Acro Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks Beginner-Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks (Beginner–Advanced) is a fast-paced, done-for-you training system packed with today’s most in-demand acro tricks—designed to energize choreography, challenge dancers, and streamline your teaching process. With 10+ must-know trendy tricks and 12+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course helps dance teachers bring cutting-edge, crowd-pleasing acro into every class or competition routine.

Acro
Various Drills

(Beginner-Advanced)

Scroll below to test out real SMART Syllabus samples.

While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

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Acro: Various Drills Beginner-Advanced

$34.99

Acro: Various Drills Beginner-Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Various Drills Beginner–Advanced delivers a focused, drill-based system for teachers who want to sharpen their dancers’ technical foundation at every level. With 18+ targeted drills and 5+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course builds core strength, stability, and body alignment—the essentials for safe and effective acro execution.

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COMING SOON!

Acro
Side & Front
Aerial Training

(Beginner-Advanced)

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While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

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Acro Side & Front Aerial Training Beginner-Advanced

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Acro Side & Front Aerial Training Beginner-Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Side Aerial Training (Beginner–Advanced) is your go-to course for finally teaching clean, consistent aerials—without the need for over-spotting or second-guessing. With progressive skills, structured syllabus guides, and expert-led tutorials, this smart system gives dance teachers the exact drills, techniques, and classroom strategies needed to teach aerials the right way.

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Acro
Back Handspring Training

(Beginner-Advanced)

Scroll below to test out real SMART Syllabus samples.

While not all levels and series have previews available yet, most include a live, clickable page you can explore. Each one is just a single-page sample pulled from the complete multiple-page syllabus for that level or series—designed to give you a real feel for what’s inside and exactly how the system works before you buy.

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Acro Back Handspring Training Beginner-Advanced

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Acro Back Handspring Training Beginner-Advanced

DTCE’s Acro: Back Handspring Training (Beginner–Advanced) is your done-for-you solution for teaching handsprings with confidence, clarity, and zero guesswork. With essential drills, structured syllabus guides, and expert instruction, this course breaks down every step dancers need to land safe, consistent handsprings—no over-spotting or crossed fingers required.

Best Paired With

Use Alongside Other DTCE Courses

🗸 Other Acro Courses: 960+ skills
🗸 Conditioning Series: 110+ exercises
🗸 Flexibility Series: 175+ skills
🗸 Acro Warm-up Series: 60+ exercises

How It Works

How to Use the Syllabus in
3 Easy Steps:

Download the SMART Syllabus PDF
Click any skill name to open the tutorial video
Plan + Teach using the free lesson plan template

BONUS:
6 Customizable Lesson Plan Templates

Limited Time Offer!

The Editable SMART Planner is included FREE with every SMART Syllabus purchase. Once you buy, you’ll receive an automated email with a download link—just open the PDF to drag and drop digitally or print it out to customize by hand. And it’s not just one template—you’ll unlock six ready-to-use class planners, each one tailored to a specific genre. These templates are designed to help you structure warm-ups, technique, progressions, combos, and more with ease and clarity.

Genres include Acro, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Primary, Fusion (Conditioning + Flexibility)
Drag + drop your skills into ready-to-go lesson plans
Customize by level, format, or student group
Matches DTCE’s SMART Syllabus layout + structure
Included FREE with every purchase—no extra downloads needed

Note: These are blank templates—not full lesson plans with skills.

Instructor Credibility

Built by a Dance Educator Who Gets It

Created by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former owner of one of the Top 50 studios in the U.S. (17 instructors, 600+ students). She built DTCE to solve the real challenges dance educators face—teacher burnout, inconsistent training, and skipped progressions. Today, the DTCE Method is trusted by thousands and delivers the structure, clarity, and support every studio needs.

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Start small or go big—Smart Syllabus is the most flexible, powerful curriculum tool we’ve ever created. Whether you teach one level or all six, you’ll get structured support, instant access, and a planning process that actually works.

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