Build Strong, Safe Flexibility from Day One
Teaching flexibility shouldn’t feel like guesswork. DTCE’s Flexibility: Beginner gives dance teachers a ready-to-use, structured system to help students gain mobility, alignment, and range of motion—without overstretching or reinforcing bad habits.
Whether your students are new to Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Contemporary, or Dance Team, this course equips you with step-by-step training, safe progressions, and teacher-focused guidance.
Why Beginner Flexibility Training Matters
Developing proper flexibility foundations:
✔ Strengthens supporting muscles and joints
✔ Builds posture, alignment, and balance
✔ Prevents injuries while improving range of motion
✔ Lays groundwork for more advanced techniques
With 19+ beginner exercises, 2 syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of tutorials, you’ll guide students safely through movements like Split Stretch, Pretzel, Cobra, One-Handed Scorpion, Pike, Butterfly, and Bridge Stretch.
Key Features of Flexibility: Beginner
✔ 19+ Beginner Flexibility Exercises – step-by-step, studio-tested moves
✔ 2 Structured Syllabus Guides – align exercises with tutorials and class flow
✔ 30+ Minutes of Teacher-Focused Tutorials – corrections, technique tips, and demonstrations
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions – safe, incremental development for each student
✔ All Styles Friendly – Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Contemporary, and Dance Team
Full-Body Flexibility Skills You’ll Train
Train your dancers with exercises designed to enhance posture, mobility, and safe range of motion:
✔ Split Stretch #1, Cobra Stretch, Butterfly Stretch #1 – safe hip and spine mobility
✔ Pretzel, Bridge Stretch, One-Handed Scorpion #1 – back flexibility and joint stability
✔ Chest Arch, Pike Stretch, Corner Shoulder Stretch – spine, hamstrings, and shoulders
✔ Needle Drill #1, Spiderwoman – strengthen supporting muscles for advanced flexibility
Why DTCE’s Syllabus + Tutorials Work
DTCE’s syllabus is not just a list of stretches—it’s a teacher-focused roadmap:
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – clear skill lists for every level
✔ Video + Syllabus Alignment – watch, demonstrate, correct
✔ Progression-Based Learning – build safely from beginner to intermediate
✔ Saves Lesson Planning Time – implement immediately with confidence
This ensures students develop safely, progress logically, and avoid bad habits while you focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement.
Who Is It For
Perfect for:
✔ Dance teachers, studio owners, and private instructors
✔ School programs and competitive teams
✔ Young dancers and beginners in any style
✔ Teaching assistants or substitutes needing ready-to-teach lessons
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Perfect Pairings to Enhance Flexibility
Boost your students’ progress with complementary DTCE programs:
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. tutorials, partner work, aerials, and spotting
✔ Ballet Series – 140+ exercises & 12+ hrs., alignment and proper execution
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus for pirouettes, leaps, transitions, and Top 25 Skills
✔ Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hrs., barre, turns, jumps, and performance-focused movement
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hr., muscle memory and class structure
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs., multi-angle tutorials
These add-ons enhance mobility, support stronger lines, and prepare dancers for higher-level skills.
Train with a Proven Dance Education Leader
Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, DTCE founder and certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, this course ensures safe, effective, and results-driven flexibility training.
Kimberly’s structured approach supports clean lines, stronger movement, and long-term success for beginner dancers across all styles.
Start Teaching Flexibility with Confidence
With DTCE Flexibility: Beginner, teachers can:
✔ Train dancers safely and effectively from day one
✔ Build strong foundations for all dance styles
✔ Reduce lesson prep while enhancing student progress
Make flexibility training simple, structured, and results-driven—start today!