As teachers, we know flexibility without control is just a party trick. With DTCE’s Flexibility: Incline Stretches, you’ll give dancers more than a “wow” moment—you’ll give them long-term strength, alignment, and mobility. This progression-based system uses incline support (hello, cheese mat!) to help dancers stretch deeper, activate stabilizers, and train with proper mechanics—all without risking strain.
Whether you teach Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical, or Dance Team, these structured drills build flexibility that’s both safe and performance-ready.
Why Incline Stretches Work
Traditional static stretching can only get dancers so far. By incorporating incline positioning, you:
✔ Improve alignment and joint safety
✔ Deepen stretches through functional range of motion
✔ Teach dancers to engage muscles while lengthening
✔ Create safer pathways to tilts, backbends, splits, and extensions
Think of it as flexibility training with built-in correction cues.
Inside the Incline Stretches Series
DTCE’s Flexibility: Incline Stretches gives you both a full syllabus and step-by-step video tutorials, designed to work hand in hand. The result? A clear, done-for-you system that eliminates guesswork and keeps your classes moving forward.
Key Features
✔ 23+ Incline-Based Drills for hamstrings, hips, and back mobility
✔ 2+ Matching Syllabus Guides for structured progression
✔ 1+ Hour of Teacher Training with alignment reminders and correction cues
✔ Techniques for building strength-driven flexibility and mobility awareness
Sample Drills You’ll Teach
✔ Pretzel – Unlocks hip rotation and deep glute release
✔ Pike / Butterfly / Diamond Combo – Improves hamstring stretch with spine articulation
✔ Hamstring #2 – Increases length across the posterior chain
✔ Frog & Kitty – Hip opener that keeps joint safety a priority
✔ Split Progressions #1 & #2 – Safe, supported pathways to full extension
✔ Rocking Horse – Combines back flexibility with abdominal engagement
Why the Matching Syllabus Matters
The syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a roadmap. Teachers can see exactly when and how to introduce each drill. This ensures:
✔ Students build flexibility in the right order
✔ You save time on lesson planning
✔ Classes flow with less explanation and more movement
✔ Dancers stay consistent between levels without skipping steps
Studio-Friendly & Teacher-Approved
Big studio or small corner space, incline stretching works anywhere. Plus, founder Kimberly Beck Thomson’s 35+ years of experience guarantees a studio-ready system built for real teachers, not just theory.
Perfect Pairings: Build the Full Training Picture
Want even stronger results? Pair Incline Stretches with these DTCE favorites:
- ✔ Conditioning Series – Strength-based drills for stability and control
- ✔ Flexibility Series – Additional progressions beyond incline training
- ✔ Warm-Up Series – Get dancers aligned and ready before flexibility work
The DTCE Advantage
With over 95 teacher training courses, 4,000+ videos, and 900+ syllabus, DTCE is the ultimate resource for dance educators. You’ll always have a clear structure to guide your dancers safely and effectively.
Add Incline Stretches to your studio’s flexibility program today—and start building dancers who stretch smarter, safer, and stronger.