The High-Impact Warm-Up Curriculum That Prepares Dancers for Powerhouse Acro
As a dance teacher, you know the difference a proper warm-up makes. DTCE’s Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner–Advanced) is not your typical stretch-and-go—it’s a dynamic, cardio-charged runway system that activates strength, stability, and explosive movement from the very first drill.
This structured warm-up curriculum combines tutorial videos with a done-for-you syllabus, eliminating guesswork and giving you a clear progression for introducing powerful acro-specific drills. Whether you’re prepping dancers for acro dance training, tumbling passes, or competitive team performances, this system primes their bodies for success.
What’s Inside the Acro Runway Warm-Up
✔ 25+ acro warm-up drills (plyometric, strength, and flexibility focused)
✔ 4+ structured syllabus guides for level-based progression
✔ 11+ minutes of expert-led tutorial videos
✔ Exercises for explosive takeoff, safe landings, and control
✔ Real student demonstrators + teacher corrections
From Monkey Tuck Pike Straddle to Hip Rise Battements, every drill is designed to reinforce strength, alignment, and stamina—while reducing injury risk.
Why This Syllabus Works for Teachers
Traditional notes are easy to lose track of. DTCE’s syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a roadmap for progression. You’ll know exactly when to introduce skills, how to cue proper alignment, and how to layer difficulty as students improve.
Benefits for Teachers:
✔ Saves hours on lesson planning
✔ Provides logical, safe skill progressions
✔ Reinforces proper alignment to prevent injury
✔ Matches directly with the tutorial video series
This approach lets you focus on hands-on corrections and student growth instead of stressing over what to teach next.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge is the ultimate resource for educators who want structured progressions that deliver results.
Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson (35+ years of curriculum expertise), the Acro Runway Warm-Up is designed to give you everything you need to train stronger, more technically proficient dancers.
Perfect Pairings for Maximum Results
Pair the Acro Runway Warm-Up with DTCE’s top training systems to give your dancers the ultimate foundation:
- ✔ Conditioning Series – Build strength, agility, and endurance for acro performance
- ✔ Flexibility Series – Enhance range of motion and control
- ✔ Warm-Up Series – Explore other dynamic warm-up options for different dance genres
Takeoff with Power, Land with Control
This isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a performance booster. By blending strength, endurance, and flexibility training, the Acro Runway Warm-Up ensures dancers are runway-ready for every tumbling pass, partner lift, or advanced acro skill.
👉 Get the Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner–Advanced) today and watch your dancers train safer, smarter, and stronger.