Whether you’re breaking down basic body positions or prepping dancers for pre-pointe, this system walks you through barre work, center floor, across-the-floor progressions, and petit/grand allegro—all with right/left breakdowns, multi-angle footage, and real teaching tips you can actually use. You’ll also see age-appropriate student demonstrators performing each exercise, making it easy to teach dancers in that exact developmental stage.

With a focus on hands-on corrections, do’s and don’ts, and detailed, technical explanations, this isn’t surface-level ballet—it’s the kind of methodical, in-depth training that turns students into technically strong, classically trained dancers.

No fluff. No guesswork. Nothing missed. This is ballet done right—because let’s be honest, great ballet teachers are hard to find, and this program fills that gap with a system that’s comprehensive, progression-based, and leaves no stone unturned. Ballet is the base of everything—and this course gives teachers the tools to build it the right way, from the ground up.

Key Features of DTCE’s Ballet Full Course Series: Levels 1–4

✔ 140+ Ballet Skills, 10+ Syllabus Guides, 12+ Hours of Instruction
✔ Step-by-Step Demonstrations with Multi-Angle Views & Right/Left Execution
✔ Clear Progressions for Barre, Center, Across-the-Floor & Allegro Work
✔ Ideal for Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz Technique & Competitive Prep

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 forward. Educators follow a clear roadmap with age-appropriate progressions that reinforce alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This eliminates guesswork and closes training gaps—so you can focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique, while keeping your dancers progressing safely and effectively.

Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical 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.

Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters

Ballet builds from the ground up—so skipping the fundamentals? Not an option. This system ensures students don’t just memorize movements—they master them. With a progression-based structure, dancers build control, core strength, and coordination, minimizing injury risk while developing lifelong technique. DTCE equips teachers to maintain standards, spot red flags early, and help students succeed at every stage.

Who Is It For?

Perfect for ballet instructors, studio owners, school programs, and competition teams who want a structured, long-term ballet curriculum that actually works. Whether you’re introducing posture to tiny dancers or refining pirouettes before pointe—this course meets you where you are and elevates your training from there.

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 your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, building strong foundations 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 gives dance educators everything they need—all in one place.

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✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hrs. of stretch training (Wall, Incline, Mixed Levels)
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of jazz-based drills to boost technique retention
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. for dynamic power, precision, and clarity
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 4+ hrs. to prep the body and prevent injury
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hrs. focused on posture, placement, and alignment
✔ Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hrs. of barre, center, across-the-floor, turns & leaps

Meet Your Instructors – Elizabeth Acuña Nuevo & Nadine Barton

Elizabeth Acuña Nuevo, Director of Artistic Dance Center, brings decades of classical performance and teaching to this program. With major roles in Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and more, her teaching blends elegance, discipline, and technical clarity that translates beautifully to the classroom.

Nadine Barton, a seasoned professional with the Alabama Ballet, performs soloist and corps roles in Don Quixote, Coppélia, and beyond. As a choreographer and master teacher with national recognition, her approach sharpens precision and musicality while inspiring artistry in every dancer.

Together, these expert educators bring DTCE’s method to life—combining traditional ballet principles with classroom-tested progressions that create strong, versatile performers.

Build Better Ballet from Barre to Stage with DTCE!

This isn’t just about pretty lines—it’s about giving dancers the training, tools, and confidence to grow with purpose. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your curriculum or finally organize your ballet classes in a way that works—DTCE’s Ballet Full Course Series: Levels 1–4 is your new secret weapon for success.

Stop Piecing It Together—Let DTCE’s Ballet Series Do the Heavy Lifting for You!