Teaching lifts doesn’t have to feel intimidating. With DTCE’s Dance Team: Lifts Beginner Vol. I, high school and college coaches get a clear, choreography-ready system that introduces partner and team lifts the smart way. This progression-based course combines 5+ foundational lifts, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 12+ minutes of expert-led video instruction—everything you need to coach lifts with confidence, safety, and purpose.
What’s Inside the Beginner Lifts Curriculum?
This done-for-you program takes dancers step by step through lifts that build stability, trust, and body control. You’ll train dancers to master base grip, flyer awareness, and transitional clarity while developing teamwork from the ground up.
Foundational lifts include:
✔ Tilt to Cartwheel – Balance, timing, and stability
✔ Arch – Teaches controlled back extension and partner strength
✔ Switch Tilt (A) & Switch Tilt (B) – Directional control and safe transitions
✔ Rainbow – Dynamic visuals that wow without sacrificing safety
With teacher tips, spotting strategies, and real-time demonstrations, every skill is broken down so coaches know exactly how to introduce, progress, and refine each lift.
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Why the Matching Syllabus Matters
Most coaches have tried piecing lifts together with written notes—but DTCE’s syllabus isn’t just reference material. It’s a step-by-step roadmap that keeps dancers on track and ensures you never skip essential progressions.
How the syllabus works:
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – Clear list of skills and drills
✔ Aligned With Tutorial Videos – Watch breakdowns for each lift
✔ Skill Progressions – Teach in the right order, no gaps or guesswork
✔ Lesson Planning Support – Plug-and-play for classroom, competition prep, or sideline routines
With this structure, coaches spend less time planning and more time correcting technique, encouraging teamwork, and building confidence.
Who Is It For?
This curriculum is perfect for:
✔ High school and college dance team coaches
✔ Studio owners introducing partnering skills
✔ School programs and competitive teams that need safe progressions
Whether you’re teaching lifts for the first time or reinforcing fundamentals before competition season, DTCE’s Lifts Beginner Vol. I is your go-to resource.
Train With a Trusted Leader in Dance Education
This course is led by Julie Berardi, nationally recognized coach of the three-time National Champion Penn State Lionettes and current head coach of Eastern University Cheer and Dance Teams. With her proven system and award-winning choreography, you’ll give your dancers the foundation they need to lift with clarity and confidence.
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Perfect Pairings for Stronger Lifts
Pair this course with DTCE’s targeted training series to maximize safety, control, and performance readiness.
✔ Conditioning Series – Build strength, stamina, and jump height
✔ Flexibility Series – Improve extension, turnout, and injury prevention
✔ Warm-Up Series – Prep dancers for high-impact lifts safely
Give Your Dancers the Foundation They Need to Lift With Confidence
This isn’t just another dance tutorial—it’s a safety-first, progression-based lift curriculum designed to help dancers work together, build strength, and perform with clarity.
Start your lifts training the smart way with DTCE’s Dance Team: Lifts Beginner Vol. I—trusted by coaches, loved by teams.
👉 Begin today with Dance Team: Lifts Beginner Vol. I.