Teach the Most In-Demand Acro Tricks—No Guesswork Needed
Acro tricks are the showstoppers that dancers, parents, and judges love—but for teachers, figuring out how to teach them safely and effectively can feel overwhelming. That’s where Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) comes in.
With Acro: Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks (Beginner–Advanced), you’ll get a done-for-you training system that delivers 10+ must-know acro tricks, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 12+ minutes of tutorials. Built with safety, clarity, and creativity in mind, this course gives teachers the exact tools to introduce today’s trendiest acro skills in class or competition routines.
Key Features of DTCE’s Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks
✔ 10+ must-know acro tricks dancers request by name
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides for stress-free lesson planning
✔ 12+ minutes of tutorials with spotting tips and teacher breakdowns
✔ Built for jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and competition choreography
Explore DTCE’s Acro Curriculum
What’s Trending (and How to Teach It Right)
Inside this series, you’ll learn how to confidently teach tricks that dancers want in their solos and team routines:
✔ Spider Back Handspring Step Out – Add surprise and athleticism
✔ Swing Through Aerial CW Hitch – Creativity mid-air with control
✔ Head Cartwheel to Chinstand – Safe inversions with a polished finish
✔ Kip Up to Twist Squat – Explosive rebound energy dancers love
✔ Standing Front Aerial & Handstand Scissor BHS – Crowd-pleasing precision
…plus more flashy, fearless acro skills that keep your choreography fresh.
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus Is Essential
No more guessing when to teach what. The interactive syllabus included with this course works hand-in-hand with the tutorials:
✔ Skill-based structure – Organized by rolls, cartwheels, bridges, and more
✔ Aligned with tutorials – Every skill demonstrated step by step
✔ Clear progressions – Build awareness, strength, and control safely
✔ Zero prep – Use the guides right out of the box
See the Acro Smart Syllabus in Action
Teach Smarter. Spot Less. Keep Your Sanity.
The DTCE Method equips teachers to stack progressions and use mats strategically so dancers become independent learners. Instead of constant spotting, you’ll refine technique, teach proper takeoff angles, and build confident movers without sacrificing your back.
Classroom Culture That Builds Enrollment
When taught the DTCE way, acro becomes the most popular class in your studio. With structure, pacing, and discipline baked in, students thrive, parents notice results, and studio enrollment grows.
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Creative Curriculum That Never Gets Old
This course is more than trendy tricks—it’s a creative system you’ll pull from all season long. With thousands of drills, 50+ cartwheel variations, and choreography-ready combos, you’ll never run out of ideas to blend into jazz, lyrical, or musical theatre choreography.
Perfect Pairings to Maximize Progress – Shop Now!
Take your Trendy Tricks even further with DTCE’s top-selling add-ons:
✔ Conditioning Series – Strength, power, and endurance for fearless tricks
✔ Flexibility Series – Safe, structured stretches to improve range and control
✔ Acro Warm-Up Series – Pre-class drills that prep bodies and prevent injuries
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✅ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
An affordable, progression-based curriculum that eliminates guesswork and helps teachers build confident, safe, and successful dancers.
✅ DTCE’s Key Features
95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16 genres—making DTCE the #1 solution for studios that want results without burnout.
Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson
This course is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience. A third-generation educator and award-winning choreographer, Kimberly was the Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.) and has trained under some of the most respected acro educators in the field.
She developed the DTCE Method, a modern, digital, progression-based system that empowers teachers to teach acro safely, creatively, and effectively—without certification roadblocks or burnout.
Bring Studio-Ready Acro Training to Life
With DTCE’s Acro: Mixed-Level Trendy Tricks, you’ll bring the flashiest, most in-demand skills into your studio with confidence. Keep your classes structured, your dancers motivated, and your choreography competition-ready.