Headsprings can be one of the most exciting skills in a dance team routine—but only if they’re taught and landed correctly. Tired of over-spotting, inconsistent landings, or feeling unsure how to progress safely? DTCE’s Dance Team: 9 Ways to Land a Headspring gives coaches a step-by-step system that builds control, confidence, and creative variety without the stress.
With 9+ landing variations, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 8+ minutes of expert-led video tutorials, this course provides everything you need to coach dancers through headsprings with safety and style.
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Why Landing Technique Matters More Than the Flip
A headspring isn’t just about getting over—it’s about how dancers come out of it. Without proper landings, routines can look sloppy and risk injury. That’s why this course focuses on purposeful exits: building muscle memory, core control, and spatial awareness while giving your dancers multiple choreographic options.
From Traditional and Jazz Split landings to Pike, Straddle, Pretzel, and On Back, each variation is designed to strengthen technique and expand performance possibilities.
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What’s Inside DTCE’s 9 Ways to Land a Headspring
✔ 9+ Landing Variations – Teach dancers to control impact with creativity
✔ 2+ Structured Syllabus Guides – Remove guesswork and reinforce consistency
✔ 8+ Minutes of Focused Video Tutorials – Teacher-led breakdowns and corrections
✔ Dance Team-Specific Training – Built for choreography, not gymnastics
✔ Choreography-Ready Options – Perfect for sidelines, halftime, or competition
Every skill is paired with a matching syllabus progression, so you’ll know exactly when to introduce each landing—and how to clean it.
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Skill Variations Covered
- Traditional Headspring – Teach the foundational exit with control
- Jazz Split – Add performance flair while protecting joints
- Pike, Straddle, Tucked Landings – Build strength in core and hip flexors
- One Leg Bent / Pretzel / On Back – Expand choreography variety
- Roll-Through & Step-Out – Support transitions and routine flow
Each variation comes with corrections, drills, and safety cues to help dancers land cleanly, consistently, and confidently.
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Why Coaches Rely on DTCE’s Matching Syllabus
A strong syllabus ensures your dancers progress in the right order—no skipping steps, no confusion, no gaps in technique. With DTCE, you’ll get:
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – Clear list of skills for every level
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions – No guessing when to advance
✔ Video-Backed Training – Visual demos for every skill
✔ Lesson Planning Support – Easy to follow for both you and substitute coaches
Instead of reinventing the wheel, you’ll have a roadmap that saves time and builds confidence.
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Who Is It For?
- High School Dance Coaches
- College Pom + Spirit Teams
- Studio Teachers & Owners
- Competitive Teams
- School Dance Programs
This course is designed for dance teams, not gymnasts—so the progressions and landings are practical, performance-ready, and built for choreography.
Perfect Pairings for Dance Team Coaches
Pair your headspring training with these DTCE series for best results:
✔ Conditioning Series – Build strength, agility, and injury prevention
✔ Flexibility Series – Improve extension and mobility for stronger landings
✔ Warm-Up Series – Prep dancers safely for acro and high-impact movement
Coach Headsprings With Confidence
DTCE’s Dance Team: 9 Ways to Land a Headspring takes the stress out of teaching this dynamic skill. With a progression-based syllabus and step-by-step tutorials, you’ll train safer landings, reduce spotting, and give your team more choreographic variety.