Safety, Strength & Engagement – The Acro Warm-Up System Teachers Can Count On
A strong warm-up is the backbone of safe and effective acro training. DTCE’s Warm Up: Acro Circle (Beginner–Advanced) delivers a structured, progression-based approach that prepares dancers with the strength, flexibility, and alignment needed for acrobatics—while keeping classes fun and engaging.
This interactive circle-style warm-up features 14+ essential drills, 3+ structured syllabus guides, and 8+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, ensuring students enter every acro class ready, focused, and safe.
See the full Acro Warm-Up System here.
Why Acro Teachers Choose Acro Circle
Let’s face it: warm-ups can feel repetitive, rushed, or uninspiring. The Acro Circle Warm-Up flips that script by combining creative group flow, strength conditioning, and flexibility drills into a high-energy sequence dancers actually enjoy.
✔ 14+ structured drills targeting strength, flexibility, and endurance
✔ 3+ matching syllabus guides to eliminate lesson planning guesswork
✔ Follow-along, interactive design for total class engagement
✔ Step-by-step teacher tips to reinforce safety and alignment
✔ Designed for beginner through advanced levels in one system
How the Acro Circle Syllabus Works
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – Clear, structured list of acro warm-up drills
✔ Video + Syllabus Integration – Follow tutorials with guided breakdowns
✔ Progression-Based Structure – Introduce skills in logical, safe sequencing
✔ Saves Teachers Time – Ready-to-go lesson planning tool
Together, the syllabus + videos create a step-by-step roadmap that helps teachers improve student progress, eliminate technique gaps, and ensure a safe acro foundation.
Learn more about DTCE’s acro syllabus here.
What’s Inside the Acro Circle Warm-Up
This system includes foundational and advanced acro-focused exercises such as:
✔ Lateral Stretch & Lunge/Pike – Improve flexibility and alignment
✔ Battements/Tilt/Penché – Build extension and balance
✔ Angel/Knee Backbend & Rocking Horse – Reinforce strength and control
✔ Endurance-Based Drills – Prepare dancers for stamina-heavy sequences
✔ Movement Flow Techniques – Encourage fluidity and body awareness
Expert-Led Teaching Support
This warm-up series is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum expert with 35+ years of experience. Using real student demonstrators, technical explanations, and guided corrections, Kimberly gives educators the tools to confidently lead engaging, safe, and effective acro warm-ups for every level.
Perfect Pairings for Acro Training Success
Enhance your acro classes with DTCE’s most popular add-ons:
✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills, 11+ hours of tutorials for proper spotting, hand placement, and injury prevention
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises targeting strength, agility, and balance
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills to improve range of motion and control
✔ Warm-Up Series – Progression-based warm-ups across all dance styles
These pairings ensure stronger, safer, and more confident acro dancers.
Transform Your Acro Warm-Ups Today
The Warm Up: Acro Circle (Beginner–Advanced) isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a safety-first training system designed to:
✔ Activate key muscle groups for acro execution
✔ Build endurance and flexibility for seamless performance
✔ Reduce injury risks with proper alignment and progressions
✔ Keep dancers engaged and motivated in every class
Upgrade your acro teaching and set your dancers up for success with DTCE’s proven warm-up method.