Dance teachers know that a solid class starts before the music kicks in. That’s why DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Full Course Series: Beginner–Advanced is the go-to solution for jazz educators who want structured, safe, and progression-based warm-ups that actually work.
With 101+ warm-up skills, 10+ structured syllabus guides, and 4+ hours of expert tutorials, this course ensures dancers develop the strength, flexibility, and stamina they need to support higher-level jazz technique.
Every sequence is built with purpose: plié/relevé for balance and stability, pike stretches to lengthen hamstrings, battements à la seconde to build strength and range—all integrated into a done-for-you system that saves teachers prep time while reducing injury risk. Whether you’re training new dancers or prepping advanced performers, this curriculum builds consistency, clarity, and confidence from the very first plié.
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Key Features of DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Series
✔ 101+ Warm-Up Skills, 10+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 4+ Hours of Expert Instruction
✔ Progressive Training Focused on Flexibility, Strength & Endurance
✔ Right/Left Demonstrations + Multi-Angle Views for Total Clarity
✔ Ideal for Jazz Warm-Ups, Technique Prep & Injury Prevention in All Class Settings
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum gives teachers a clear roadmap, showing exactly what to teach and when. Students follow age-appropriate progressions that strengthen alignment, coordination, balance, and stamina—ensuring dancers are fully prepared before advancing.
This system removes guesswork, prevents training gaps, and allows educators to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique, instead of spending hours reinventing warm-ups.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills (Title Only – No Written Breakdown) provides teachers with an easy-to-follow, affordable reference for which drills to introduce at each level.
Combined with detailed course descriptions and video timestamps, teachers can:
✔ Navigate warm-ups quickly
✔ Structure classes efficiently
✔ Reinforce technical precision
With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE ensures consistency, structure, and clarity across all levels of training.
Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Warm-ups are more than “getting loose”—they’re about preparing bodies for proper jazz execution.
✔ Prevents fatigue and injuries
✔ Builds long-term control and coordination
✔ Reinforces posture, alignment, and strength
✔ Prepares dancers for advanced across-the-floor and center work
By emphasizing mastery first, teachers help dancers train smarter, not harder—building strong technical habits that last.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for:
✔ Jazz teachers
✔ Studio owners
✔ Private studios & school programs
✔ Competitive teams
DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Series provides a structured, affordable, and easy-to-implement system that improves dancer readiness while saving teachers time.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and jazz-specific, ensuring dancers build endurance, flexibility, and strength for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the most comprehensive training solution available for dance educators.
The Ultimate Jazz Training Add-Ons for Serious Dancers – Shop Now!
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ strength and agility drills that complement jazz warm-up foundations
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of across-the-floor and center-floor training
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials for range and extension
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus with pirouettes, leaps, transitions & tricks
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hours of breakdowns focusing on turnout, alignment, and body placement
Meet Your Instructor: A Leader in Dance Education & Curriculum Design
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience in technical dance education. A third-generation educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly is the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.
She has also served 25 years on the Board of Directors for Florida Dance Masters, shaping industry standards in progression-based education. Her warm-up methods emphasize injury prevention, proper placement, and structured growth—giving teachers tools they can implement instantly with real classroom results.
Ignite Every Class with DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Series: Prep, Power & Progress!
Start your classes the smart way. With DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Series, you’ll deliver safe, structured, and effective warm-ups that prepare dancers for everything jazz has to offer—while eliminating stress for teachers.