Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner-Advanced)
Sample Video
Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner-Advanced) Sample/Full Video Description
The Affordable Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Need for High-Impact Acro Warm-Ups That Actually Deliver!
Dance teachers, say goodbye to sluggish starts and hello to next-level energy. DTCE’s affordable teacher training curriculum brings you the Acro Runway Warm-Up—a cardio-charged, mat-stacked system that fires up your dancers from the first drill. Built to activate core strength, improve coordination, and unleash explosive acro power, this runway-style warm-up is your new not-so-secret weapon. Whether you’re prepping for tumbling passes, partner work, or advanced execution, this curriculum gets your students runway-ready—no stress, no guesswork, just results.
Key Features of DTCE’s Acro Runway Warm-Up Series
✔ 25+ dynamic warm-up drills incorporating plyometric training, agility work, and flexibility conditioning
✔ 4+ structured syllabus guides offering progressive, level-based warm-up sequences
✔ 11+ minutes of expert-led tutorials featuring step-by-step breakdowns and instructor-led training
✔ Targeted power and endurance exercises to reinforce takeoff, landing, and acro control
Activate, Strengthen & Refine – The Ultimate Acro Runway Warm-Up!
DTCE’s Acro Runway Warm-Up is designed to prepare dancers for the demands of advanced acro movement by focusing on:
✔ Plyometric Jump Training – Builds explosive power and control for acrobatic takeoff
✔ Core & Stability Drills – Enhances alignment and muscle engagement for balance-heavy acro skills
✔ Dynamic Leg Strength Sequences – Improves endurance for tumbling and partner lifts
✔ Split Flexibility & Landing Control – Reinforces smooth transitions and acro execution
…and additional drills to increase agility, power, and technical precision in acrobatic movement!
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 acro warm-ups and enhance 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.
Elevate Your Acro Warm-Ups – Get Started Today!
Syllabus
High-Impact, Affordable Acro Warm-Up Curriculum for Dance Teachers Who Train Powerhouse Performers
Prepare your dancers for strength, agility, and explosive movement with DTCE’s Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner–Advanced)—a dynamic, cardio-infused warm-up system designed to activate core muscles, enhance coordination, and maximize power. Featuring never-before-seen acro-specific conditioning drills, this series integrates jumps, plyometric exercises, and flexibility work using stacked panel mats, ensuring dancers are primed for high-level acro training.
This high-energy warm-up introduces bouncing, jumping, and strengthening drills, focusing on movement across a long runway setup to develop endurance, control, and proper technique.
Exercises like Monkey Tuck Pike Straddle, Zigzag, Split & Arch Back, Butterfly & Head Circles, Rock & Circle, and Hip Rise Battements reinforce explosive takeoff, controlled landings, proper alignment, and stamina for advanced acro execution. By combining power-building movements with flexibility and stability drills, this teacher-friendly curriculum helps dancers train safely and effectively while improving strength, control, and range of motion—making it a must-have for dance teachers who want big results without reinventing the wheel.
Key Features Warm Up: Acro Runway (Beginner-Advanced)
✔ 25+ Acro Warm-Up Drills | 4+ Syllabus | 11+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Expert-Led Drills for Power, Strength & Coordination
✔ Designed for Tumbling, Partner Work & Complex Acro Skills
A Syllabus Designed for Strength, Control & Injury Prevention
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus are designed to work hand in hand, providing teachers with a clear, structured progression that eliminates guesswork. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a step-by-step roadmap that ensures teachers know exactly when and how to introduce each movement. This keeps students on track while building skills in a logical, progressive order. With this done-for-you structure, educators can focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement instead of lesson planning. A strong syllabus ensures structured training and prevents technique gaps. With this progression-based system, dancers develop skills in the correct order, never skipping essential steps or jumping ahead too soon. This approach eliminates common mistakes and reinforces proper technique at every level.
This structured approach helps:
✔ Activate essential muscle groups for better stability and power.
✔ Improve flexibility and control to support acrobatic movements.
✔ Minimize injury risk by reinforcing proper body alignment and strength.
How Our Syllabus Works
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – A structured list of skills and drills for each level
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos – Watch the videos for breakdowns and demonstrations
✔ Clear Skill Progressions – Guides teachers in the proper sequencing of movement development
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning – No need to create content from scratch
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, this done-for-you, comprehensive syllabus provides educators with a structured tool to guide students effectively while making lesson planning more efficient.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the ultimate resource for dance educators looking to simplify lesson planning and enhance student progress.
Push the Limits! Must-Have – Add-On Courses!
Maximize results by pairing the Acro Warm-Up Series with these DTCE programs:
✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills and 11+ hours of training tutorials emphasizing proper spotting, hand placements, and injury prevention.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises targeting strength, agility, jumps, and balance for enhanced acrobatic performance.
✔ Primary Tumbling Series – 95+ skills designed to introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of acro and tumbling.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials to improve range of motion and control.
Boost Power, Endurance & Precision with DTCE’s Warm Up: Acro Runway!
This isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a high-performance training tool designed to build explosive strength, refine control, and prepare dancers for elite acro skills.
Elevate your warm-ups and maximize results with DTCE’s proven method!