Preschool rolls, advanced aerials, or partner work—every acro class starts with a proper warm-up. DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Full Course Series: Beginner–Advanced gives teachers a structured, safe, and strength-focused system to prepare dancers for the demands of acrobatics.
With 63+ dynamic warm-up skills, 9+ structured syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of expert-led instruction, this curriculum builds the flexibility, endurance, and body control dancers need to progress with confidence.
The series includes three teacher-approved warm-up formats:
✔ The Acro Circle – follow-the-leader training for group engagement and activation
✔ The Runway Warm-Up – cardio-based drills that build endurance and power
✔ Flat & Stacked Mats – creative mat-based conditioning that develops strength and stability
Whether you’re prepping for tumbling, aerials, or partner stunts, this course equips educators with everything needed to safely condition dancers and reinforce technical foundations—without reinventing the wheel.
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Key Features of DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Series
✔ 63+ Dynamic Warm-Up Skills, 9+ Syllabus Guides, 30+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Focused Training for Flexibility, Strength & Body Control
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions for Alignment, Muscle Activation & Injury Prevention
✔ Built for Acro Training: Tumbling, Aerials & Partner Work
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum gives teachers a clear roadmap for introducing warm-up drills in the right order. With age-appropriate progressions, students develop alignment, coordination, strength, and balance—all while eliminating training gaps.
Instead of improvising class-to-class, educators get structured guidance that ensures every warm-up builds toward safe skill execution and technical growth.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills (Title Only – No Written Breakdown) helps teachers know exactly what drills to teach at each level.
Combined with tutorial timestamps and structured syllabus guides, teachers can:
✔ Deliver efficient, safe warm-ups
✔ Reinforce strength, balance & control
✔ Build flexibility while preventing injuries
With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and ensures warm-up training is consistent across all classes and levels.
Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Warm-ups aren’t just “extra exercises”—they’re the foundation of acro safety and progression.
✔ Builds endurance and coordination
✔ Reinforces correct alignment before skill execution
✔ Prevents injuries by properly activating muscles
✔ Develops confidence in tumbling, partner work & aerial skills
By following DTCE’s step-by-step structure, teachers ensure dancers master the fundamentals of strength, balance, and flexibility before advancing to higher-risk acro skills.
Who Is It For?
✔ Acro teachers & studio owners
✔ School dance programs & competitive teams
✔ Preschool through advanced acro instructors
✔ Any teacher who wants structure, safety, and results in acro warm-ups
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and acro-specific, ensuring dancers develop the proper strength, mobility, and control needed for safe execution.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE gives teachers everything they need to deliver high-quality dance education with confidence.
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✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills & 11+ hours of drills across Levels 1–6, Partner Work, Combo Skills, Aerial & Back Handspring Training, Trendy Tricks, and Drills.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to boost endurance, balance, and strength—perfect for acro readiness.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of range-building tutorials that maximize mobility and prevent injuries.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of progressions and center work that complement acro conditioning.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering jumps, leaps, headsprings, and acro-infused transitions.
Meet Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson – Acro Warm-Up Specialist
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and the creator of the DTCE Method. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has trained thousands of dancers and teachers across the nation.
A third-generation educator, award-winning choreographer, and acro training expert, Kimberly specializes in progression-based warm-ups that focus on safety, alignment, and strength-building. Her structured approach ensures teachers have the tools to properly condition dancers for safe, skill-ready execution in acro training.
Build Strength, Balance & Flexibility with DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Curriculum!
Every acro success story starts in the warm-up. With DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Series, teachers can deliver structured, engaging, and results-driven preparation for tumbling, aerials, and partner work—without the stress of planning from scratch.