Most dance teachers know the struggle: spotting endlessly, second-guessing your hand placement, or trying to explain an acro skill only to realize you’ve got three different versions floating around the studio. That’s where Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) changes the game.
With 130+ drills, 3+ syllabus guides, and 2.5+ hours of teacher-focused tutorials, DTCE’s Acro: How-To-Teach Vol. I–III is the curriculum built for real-world dance classrooms—not gymnastics gyms. You’ll learn clear spotting techniques, creative equipment setups, and step-by-step corrections that keep students progressing safely, confidently, and in the right order.
👉 Explore the Acro Dance SMART Syllabus
👉 Buy Tutorial Videos – Series Bundle
👉 Buy Basic Syllabus – Series Bundle (List of Skill Titles)
👉 Buy Complete Genre – Series Bundle (Tutorial Videos + Basic Syllabus)
👉 Buy À La Carte – Individual Series (Tutorial Videos + Basic Syllabus)
Key Features of DTCE’s Acro: How-To-Teach Vol. I–III
✔ 130+ Acro Drills & Teaching Progressions | 3+ Matching Syllabus | 2.5+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Spotting Techniques, Safety Tips, and Proper Hand Placement Guidance
✔ Creative Equipment Use: Incline Mats, Crash Pads, and Studio-Safe Setups
✔ Teacher-Focused System for Jazz, Acro, Contemporary & Competitive Classes
Standout Skills You’ll Learn to Teach
✔ Valdez Progressions (1-Hand & No-Hand) – Safe ways to break down balance & rotation
✔ Front Aerials (From Knee & Squat) – Prep progressions that build confidence
✔ Hand Tick Tocks & Brandy BHS – Strengthen aerial awareness & control
✔ Dive Cartwheel & Back Handsprings to Straddle – Spot with safety and precision
✔ Butterfly & Japspring Lunge – Teach dynamic transitions with clarity
Why Certification Isn’t Required (And What to Do Instead)
Expensive certifications aren’t the only path. Kimberly Beck Thomson, DTCE’s founder and a certified curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, believes:
“You don’t need to be certified to be qualified—you just need the right tools and a solid system.”
This series delivers exactly that. Teachers get a progression-based roadmap that eliminates guesswork, keeps students safe, and makes classroom life easier.
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus Works
Unlike generic dance notes, DTCE’s syllabus is built to match every tutorial video step by step. Teachers know exactly when and how to introduce skills, ensuring students progress in the right order without skipping steps. That means no gaps, no confusion, no wasted time.
Perfect Pairings to Maximize Progress – Shop Now!
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises for acro strength & power
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills, 5+ hours of tutorials to maximize range
✔ Acro Warm-Up Series – 60+ exercises to prep muscles & prevent injuries
Behind the Method – Kimberly Beck Thomson’s Expertise
With decades of teaching, choreography, and curriculum design, Kimberly has trained students who went on to Broadway, international tours, and television. She built DTCE’s Acro Method from the ground up to give dance teachers a done-for-you roadmap—safe, structured, and stress-free.
When you teach smarter, your students grow stronger, your studio thrives, and your acro program becomes the one everyone wants to join.
👉 Start with DTCE’s Acro: How-To-Teach Vol. I–III today and give your dancers the confidence to flip, fly, and thrive!