Acro: Combined Skills Advanced
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Acro: Combined Skills Advanced Video Description
Show Stopping Advanced Acro Combos – Teach Straight from DTCE’s Curriculum
Your dancers have the skills—now let’s give them seamless, stage-ready combos that demand attention. DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced is your done-for-you choreography tool for transforming strong technique into showstopping performances.
With 20+ dynamic acro combinations, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of expert tutorials, this course helps dancers build control, agility, and expressive power through high-level sequencing that fits perfectly into jazz, contemporary, and competition choreography.
Key Features of DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced
✔ 20+ Advanced Acro Skills linked into powerful performance-ready combos
✔ 2+ Syllabus Guides for structured class planning and clean progression
✔ 30+ Minutes of Expert Instruction with breakdowns, spotting tips, and technique cues
✔ Built for Jazz, Contemporary, and Competitive-Level Training
Advanced Acro Combo Skills That Challenge, Connect & Perform
✔ Pike Handstand – Half-Rotation Walk Backwards – Split Back Handspring
✔ Jap Spring – Front Aerial – Side Aerial
✔ Front Handspring Pop – Aerial Cartwheel – Back Handspring Step-Out
✔ Valdez Over the Toe – Changement – Fan Kick – One-Hand Front Walkover
✔ Cartwheel into Spiders – Scorpion – Straight Leg Knee Drop
…plus 15+ more high-level acro combo skills that demand precision, control, and full-body performance power.
No Certification Required—Just Real Results
You don’t need to be certified to be qualified—you just need the right tools and a solid system. That’s why this course was created: to help dance teachers launch or upgrade their acro program without relying on expensive certification programs that aren’t built for real studio life.
This progression-based, safety-focused system gives teachers everything they need to lead confident, effective, and well-paced classes—no burnout, no gatekeeping, just results.
Made for Dance Studios—Not Gymnastics Gyms
Most dance teachers don’t have the luxury of a fully equipped gymnastics facility. You’re teaching on Marley or wood floors, often managing multi-level classes and limited space. DTCE’s Acro Fundamentals was designed for exactly that.
Inside this course, you’ll learn how to structure class flow, build engaging obstacle setups, and even fix slippery floors with Kimberly’s go-to trick (hint: it involves a little water and a few jumps). These are real-world solutions you won’t find in generic certifications.
Teach Smarter. Spot Less. Keep Your Sanity.
With the DTCE Method, teachers learn how to train dancers to work independently—stacking progressions strategically, using mats for safety, and teaching proper takeoff angles, control, and body awareness.
You’ll spend less time over-spotting and more time refining technique and building confident movers—without sacrificing your energy or your back.
Classroom Culture That Keeps Students Coming Back
When taught this way, acro quickly becomes your studio’s most popular class. DTCE shows you how to run disciplined, high-energy classes with clear rules, smart pacing, and structure that makes every student feel successful.
Kimberly has seen it over and over again—enrollment goes up, retention improves, and your acro program becomes the class students beg to be in.
Creative Curriculum That Keeps It Fresh
Say goodbye to boring, repetitive drills. DTCE gives you thousands of creative drills, 50+ cartwheel variations, and choreography-ready combos you can blend into jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, and more.
You’ll never run out of material. From Elephant Walks and Tripod Headstands to Valdez Variations, Tick Tock Rolls, and Spider Back Handsprings, this course helps you keep dancers inspired—and progressing.
Never Run Out of Ideas—Ever Again
No more staring at the clock or repeating the same mat circuit. DTCE provides you with lesson templates, syllabi, charts, and tutorial videos all in one place.
This isn’t just about teaching tricks—it’s about building confident, disciplined dancers who love learning and grow every single class.
Your Instructor: A Dance Curriculum Specialist
This course is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S. Kimberly served on the Board of Directors for Florida Dance Masters for 25 years, shaping high-quality dance education standards.
Trained by industry legends including Robin Dawn Ryan, the late great Charles Kelley, Susan Lyle, Annette Dubose, Joanne Chapman, Lorraine Susa, and many more top acro instructors, Kimberly was also mentored by her mother, Danie Beck—a celebrated studio owner and dance educator.
She took the best of traditional acro and transformed it into a modern, digital, teacher-friendly system: The DTCE Method. She built it from the ground up—and now empowers others to do the same.
As a third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and sought-after master teacher, Kimberly has created a system that honors the past and redefines the future of acro training. Her expertise ensures progression-based learning, technical excellence, and teacher confidence at every level.
Get DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced today—and teach acro like it belongs center stage!
Syllabus
Acro: Combined Skills Advanced Syllabus Description
Teach Advanced Acro Transitions & Combos with This Done-for-You Curriculum
DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced is a choreography-driven training system that challenges dancers to elevate their acro performance with control, agility, and precision. With 20+ advanced-level acro skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course transforms strong technique into fluid, high-impact choreography.
Instead of drilling tricks in isolation, dancers learn to perform seamless, never-seen-before combinations that integrate powerful transitions and creative dance elements—perfect for competitive choreography, performance routines, and advanced classwork. Teachers gain access to all-original material and done-for-you combos that make a lasting impression every time.
Key Features of DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced
✔ 20+ Advanced Skills | 2+ Syllabus | 30+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Performance-Focused Acro Combos for Class, Choreo & Competitions
✔ Teacher-Friendly Cues, Spotting Tips & Execution Guidance
✔ Built for Jazz, Contemporary, and Competitive Training
This Is the Acro Curriculum That Changes Everything
Whether you're teaching wild three-year-olds or prepping elite competitors, the DTCE Acrobatic Artistry Series is your complete solution. You’ll be able to train safely, choreograph creatively, teach efficiently, and run a successful acro program with confidence.
You’ll never run out of ideas. Your classes will never be boring. Your students will never stop progressing.
So don’t keep this to yourself. Spread the word. These secrets were meant to be shared. Let’s build your acro program—and blow the roof off your studio while we’re at it.
Qualified Without the Price Tag: DTCE’s Take on Acro Training
Let’s be real—certification is a great asset, but it’s not always in the cards when time and budgets are tight. Kimberly’s philosophy is simple:
“You don’t need to be certified to be qualified—you just need the right tools and a solid system.”
That’s exactly why she created DTCE’s Acro Course: a comprehensive, safety-focused training that gives you everything you need to teach with confidence and run a thriving program.
No gatekeeping. No burnout. Just real results.
Most certification programs are either too expensive, too surface-level, or simply not built for real-world dance studios. That’s why DTCE is changing the game. We’re developing new Acro Certification Courses that are affordable, practical, and results-driven—built to help you train dancers safely, successfully, and sustainably.
You don’t need permission—just the right curriculum to keep your dancers progressing with purpose and precision.
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus are designed to work hand in hand, giving teachers a clear, step-by-step progression that eliminates guesswork.
Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a roadmap. Teachers know exactly when and how to introduce each movement, keeping students on track and progressing in a logical order.
With this done-for-you structure, educators can focus on technique refinement, hands-on corrections, and student success—not scrambling to plan the next class.
How Our Syllabus Works
✔ Skill-Based Structure – Organized by category (rolls, bridges, headstands, cartwheels, etc.)
✔ Matches the Tutorials – Watch videos for demonstrations and technique cues
✔ Clear Progressions – Build strength, awareness, and control at every level
✔ Zero Prep for Teachers – Use it straight out of the box
Who Is It For?
This progression-based system is built for every teacher—whether you’re brand new to teaching acro or restructuring a long-standing program. It ensures dancers develop in the correct order, never skipping essential steps or building on a weak foundation.
The result? Fewer bad habits, better technique, and dancers that progress safely with confidence and clarity.
Teaching by the Syllabus: What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Acro Dance Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List - Dance Steps/Skills - Title Only - NO Written Breakdown ensures teachers have an affordable, reliable reference for which drills, exercises, and progressions to teach at each level. This structured roadmap helps educators implement well-rounded training, ensuring students develop strong technical foundations before advancing. Along with the progressive list, we also provide a detailed course curriculum description and timestamps, making it even easier for teachers to navigate lessons, structure classes efficiently, and reinforce key techniques. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
The Ultimate Library for Acro Dance Teachers – Built for Real Progress
Acro requires more than tricks—it takes strength, coordination, and technical discipline. The DTCE Method gives teachers the framework to build all three.
Clearly defined levels help assess readiness, build muscle memory, and reduce injury risk. Your dancers grow with consistency and confidence, while your program stays structured and successful.
Never Run Out of Ideas—Ever Again
No more winging it. The DTCE Acrobatic Artistry Series gives you everything in one place—digital syllabi, video tutorials, progressions, skill charts, lesson inspiration, and choreography-ready combos.
This isn’t just about technique—it’s about creating a classroom culture built on growth, resilience, and a love for acro. You’ll teach smarter, your students will progress faster, and your studio will thrive.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ downloadable syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the #1 platform for comprehensive, curriculum-based acro dance training.
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✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to develop strength, power, and endurance—key for acro execution
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills and 5+ hours of stretching tutorials to improve range of motion and maximize extension
✔ Acro Warm-Up Series – 60+ exercises designed to prepare muscles, enhance technique, and prevent injuries before training
Behind the Method: Kimberly Beck Thomson’s Expertise in Every Lesson
Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, this course is rooted in the proven DTCE Method. Kimberly is the former Artistic Director of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.) and served 25 years on the Board of Florida Dance Masters.
A third-generation educator and award-winning choreographer, she was mentored by her mother Danie Beck and trained under elite instructors including Robin Dawn Ryan, Charles Kelley, Susan Lyle, Annette Dubose, Joanne Chapman, and Lorraine Susa.
Kimberly has judged national competitions, choreographed for NBC’s Orange Bowl Parades, and developed teacher-training systems used nationwide. Many of her students have gone on to Broadway, television, and international tours with artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
She took the best of traditional acro and built a modern, digital, progression-based system—so dance teachers can teach confidently, effectively, and safely at every level.
Bring Studio-Ready Acro Training to Life
DTCE’s Acro: Level 1 isn’t just about flashy tricks—it’s real, foundational training for beginner acro dancers. With structured progressions, safety-first spotting techniques, and technique-driven drills, this level lays the groundwork for strong, confident, and coordinated acrobats—right from day one. Whether you're introducing basic inversions, working on body awareness, or building strength and control, this course gives teachers the tools to teach acro the right way—safely, clearly, and effectively.
Stand out, flip strong—add DTCE’s Acro: Combined Skills Advanced and turn tricks into total showstoppers!