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Warm Up: Acro Flat & Stacked Mats (Primary & Beginner)

Sample Video

Warm Up: Acro Flat & Stacked Mats (Primary & Beginner) Sample/Full Video Description

Maximize Strength, Stability & Safety in Acro Training

DTCE’s Acro Flat & Stacked Mats Warm-Up is a versatile, progression-based training system designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness while keeping dancers engaged with dynamic, multi-level conditioning drills. This course combines traditional acro warm-up elements with creative, skill-focused exercises, ensuring dancers develop endurance, coordination, and control while reinforcing safe acro foundations.

Key Features of DTCE’s Acro Flat & Stacked Mats Warm-Up Series

24+ warm-up drills designed to improve flexibility, balance, and strength
4+ structured syllabus guides offering level-based warm-up progressions
10+ minutes of expert-led tutorials featuring step-by-step breakdowns and instructor-led training
Creative conditioning drills using mat elevation to enhance splits, bridges, and lateral stretches

Smart Training for Stronger Dancers!

DTCE’s Acro Flat & Stacked Mats Warm-Up integrates jump sequences, stretch variations, and challenge drills to keep dancers engaged while improving:

Strength & Control – Builds core engagement and stability for safe acro execution
Split & Bridge Training – Enhances flexibility through elevated and grounded variations
Lateral Stretch & Body Alignment Work – Reinforces posture and balance for technical precision
Mat-Based Plyometric Drills – Develops power, endurance, and agility for acrobatic movement

…and additional skill-building techniques to support long-term strength, flexibility, and injury prevention!

Effective Teaching Strategies for Dance Educators

This course includes real student demonstrators, in-depth technical explanations, and guided corrections, giving dance educators a structured, easy-to-follow system to refine warm-up instruction and optimize student performance.

Train with a Leading Acro Specialist

Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum expert with 35+ years of experience, this series is designed to help educators develop stronger, more technically proficient acro dancers through clear, effective instruction.

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Syllabus

Warm Up: Acro Flat & Stacked Mats (Primary & Beginner) Syllabus Description

Elevate Acro Training with Dynamic Warm-Ups for Every Level

Prepare your dancers for success with DTCE’s Warm Up: Acro Flat & Stacked Mats (Primary & Beginner)—a high-energy, results-driven warm-up system designed to build power, mobility, and control while keeping training engaging and effective. This series blends foundational acro warm-ups with innovative, multi-level drills, ensuring dancers develop endurance, coordination, and full-body strength. Featuring 24+ targeted warm-ups, 4+ structured syllabus guides, and 10+ minutes of expert instruction, this program helps dancers refine splits, bridges, lateral stretches, and body alignment while incorporating interactive conditioning exercises to keep them motivated.

Exercises like Traveling Jumps Up & Down, Head Tilt & Body Circles, Lateral Stretch R & L, Cobra Pull & Push, Wide Bridge (Elevated Mat), and Straddle Reach Front enhance flexibility, strength, and control while reinforcing proper alignment and injury prevention. By incorporating dynamic movement patterns and mat-based flexibility drills, this system ensures dancers develop the strength, balance, and mobility needed for safe and effective acrobatic training.

Key Features of Warm Up: Acro Flat & Stacked Mats (Beginner-Advanced)

✔️ 24+ Skill-Focused Warm-Up Drills to improve mobility, balance, and core stability
✔️ 4+ Syllabus Guides with progressive warm-up routines for all levels
✔️ 10+ Minutes of Expert Training on safe alignment, flexibility, and injury prevention

A Syllabus Designed to Work with DTCE’s Teacher Training Tutorial Videos

DTCE’s syllabus is a fully integrated teaching tool that pairs with expert-led training videos, providing clear progressions, guided corrections, and technique tips to eliminate guesswork for educators. The Acro Flat & Stacked Mats Warm-Up goes beyond the basics with jump sequences, stacked mat drills, and multi-directional flexibility exercises, building explosive power, core stability, and full-body control for safer, more dynamic acro execution.

Expand Training Possibilities – Must-Have Course Pairings!

Get even better results by combining the Acro Warm-Up Series with these DTCE programs:
✔️ Acro Series – 930+ skills and 11+ hours of training focused on spotting, body positioning, and technique.
✔️ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises for enhanced strength, agility, and power in acrobatic movement.
✔️ Primary Tumbling Series – 95+ fundamental acro and tumbling skills for early development.
✔️ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of training to improve mobility, range, and extension.

Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?

Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning while ensuring dancers build a strong technical foundation. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate for structured development.

Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus, DTCE provides an all-in-one teaching solution.

Upgrade Your Acro Warm-Ups & Unlock New Potential!

This isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a game-changing training tool designed to refine flexibility, sharpen control, and build acrobatic power.

Revamp your warm-ups and push limits with DTCE’s expert-driven system!