Teaching acro doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting an acro program or looking to overhaul the one you’ve got, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) has done the heavy lifting for you.
With 700+ progressive acro skills, 23+ structured syllabus, and 6.5+ hours of expert-led tutorials, the Acro Full Course Series: Levels 1–6 is the complete training system built specifically for dance teachers—not gymnasts. Rooted in the DTCE Method, this course puts safety first, emphasizing proper spotting, correct alignment, strength-building drills, and clean technique so your dancers can progress with confidence while staying injury-free.
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✔ Key Features of Acro Levels 1–6
✔ 700+ Progressive Acro Skills | 23+ Syllabus Guides | 6.5+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Spotting Techniques & Expert Corrections
✔ Beginner to Advanced Training – Fully Structured
✔ Covers Walkovers, Limbers, Rolls, Handstands, Cartwheels, and More
Qualified Without the Price Tag
Certifications can be useful, but they’re not always realistic. They’re expensive, time-consuming, and often too surface-level for what studio teachers actually need.
That’s why Kimberly Beck Thomson created this acro program. Her philosophy? “You don’t need to be certified to be qualified—you just need the right tools and a solid system.”
DTCE’s Acro Full Course Series gives you exactly that: a safety-first, progression-based training program that removes the guesswork. And while DTCE is currently developing new, affordable certification courses, you don’t need to wait—you can start teaching smarter today with this system.
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Built for Dance Teachers—Not Gymnasts
Most dance teachers don’t have foam pits, balance beams, or sprung floors. They’re working on Marley or wood, juggling multi-level classes, and trying to keep everyone moving—without injuries.
This curriculum was built for that reality. Inside, Kimberly teaches you how to:
✔ Structure class flow for mixed levels
✔ Design obstacle course stations to keep kids engaged
✔ Create safe mat setups without endless spotting
✔ Solve real studio challenges (like slippery Marley floors—with her “water + jumps” trick)
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Teach Smart. Spot Less. Keep Your Sanity.
The DTCE Method is designed to prevent burnout. By stacking progressions strategically, teachers can train students to execute skills independently—without constant spotting.
✔ Introduce 3–5 new skills per week—no overwhelm
✔ Use bonus drills and landings to build strength and control
✔ Cue proper takeoff angles for cleaner execution
✔ Emphasize quality over quantity—less chaos, more progress
Translation? You’ll still teach safely—without becoming a permanent crash mat.
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Discipline, Class Flow & Student Retention
Kimberly’s system doesn’t just build better dancers—it builds better classes. Teachers learn how to:
✔ Keep class pace moving to avoid boredom
✔ Set rules that improve safety and focus
✔ Create a multi-level structure where every student succeeds
The result? Packed acro classes, higher student retention, and studio growth. Acro quickly becomes the most in-demand program at the studio—and the best part is, you won’t have to burn yourself out to make it happen.
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Creative Curriculum That Never Gets Old
Recycled mat circuits and stale drills? Not here. Kimberly shares:
✔ 50+ cartwheel variations
✔ Thousands of creative drills for all levels
✔ Acro combinations that integrate seamlessly into jazz, lyrical, and contemporary choreography
✔ Fresh class themes and prop integration
From Elephant Walks and Tripod Headstands to Valdez Variations, Handstand Pirouettes, and Spider Back Handsprings, this curriculum keeps your students—and you—excited week after week.
Teaching by the Syllabus
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a clear roadmap for teachers, eliminating guesswork and training gaps. Every level is structured so students master essential skills before moving on, keeping progression safe, efficient, and consistent.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Acro Dance Technique Foundations
With detailed course descriptions, timestamps, and downloadable syllabus materials, teachers always know what to teach, how to teach it, and when to move forward.
The Ultimate Library for Real Progress
Acro training requires strength, coordination, and patience. The DTCE Method ensures dancers never skip steps—building muscle memory, preventing injury, and creating confident performers.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for:
✔ Dance Teachers teaching recreational or competitive acro
✔ Studio Owners growing their enrollment and profitability
✔ School Programs adding safe, structured acro
✔ Teachers with no acro background looking for a done-for-you system
No certification required. Just open, teach, and watch students thrive.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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Why Stop Here? Shop DTCE’s Best Add-On Courses!
✔ Conditioning Series – Strength, power, endurance for acro success
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills to increase range and extension
✔ Acro Warm-Up Series – 60+ exercises to prevent injury and prep bodies
Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson
This course is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience training teachers and developing progression-based education.
- Former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.)
- Choreographer for NBC’s Orange Bowl Parades
- 25 years on the Florida Dance Masters Board of Directors
- Extensive training at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Millennium Dance Complex
A third-generation dance educator, Kimberly has mentored countless teachers, choreographed award-winning routines, and created a method that ensures safe, effective, and inspiring acro education. Her former students have gone on to Broadway, TV, and international tours with Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
This Is the Acro Curriculum That Changes Everything
Whether you’re teaching three-year-olds or elite competitors, the Acro Full Course Series: Levels 1–6 is your done-for-you solution. With this system, you’ll teach with confidence, train with safety, choreograph with creativity, and grow your program without burning out.
👉 Start teaching smarter—add DTCE’s Acrobatic Artistry Complete Genre Series to your curriculum today!
