Teach Ballet with Clarity, Not Chaos – The Beginner Blueprint You’ve Been Waiting For

DTCE’s Ballet: Level 1 gives dance educators a rock-solid framework to introduce classical ballet with precision, purpose, and progress. With 44+ foundational exercises, 3+ structured syllabus guides, and 3.75+ hours of expert-led instruction, this course sets dancers up with the building blocks of ballet, while giving teachers the tools to reinforce posture, alignment, coordination, and classroom etiquette right from the start.

This isn’t just about showing the steps—it’s about teaching them correctly from day one. You’ll get access to age-appropriate student demonstrators, side-by-side comparisons (yes—even the “what not to do”), and multi-angle footage that supports real classroom instruction. Teachers also receive hands-on correction guidance, common mistake alerts, and technical insights that make a lasting difference in dancer development.

Ballet is the base of everything—and this course makes sure nothing is missed. From the very first plié, dancers are taught to move with intention, control, and confidence, and teachers are supported every step of the way with a clear, progression-based syllabus that eliminates guesswork and builds a foundation that lasts.

Let’s be real: great ballet teachers are rare, and DTCE’s Ballet: Level 1 helps fill that gap with curriculum you can trust, structure you can rely on, and results that show from the studio to the stage.

Key Features of DTCE’s Ballet: Level 1

✔ 44+ Ballet Skills, 3+ Syllabus, 3.75+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Barre, Center & Across-the-Floor Progressions with Student Demos
✔ Detailed Technique Breakdowns with Correction Tips & Execution Cues
✔ Built for Posture, Placement, Balance & Alignment Development

Teach the Must-Knows for Ballet Success

✔ Pliés & Tendus – Teach grounding, turnout, and clean foot articulation
✔ Passés & Piqués – Build balance and weight transfer from day one
✔ Port de Bras 1st–5th – Reinforce arm carriage, grace, and upper-body control
✔ Balancés & Sautés – Develop musicality, lightness, and elevation
✔ Chassés, Ballet Walks & Gallops – Add movement quality and rhythm across the floor

…plus reverence, cambrés, échappés, bourrées, pas de chats, and more—everything dancers need to grow with elegance and ease

Why Teachers Love This Course

You’ll never wonder “what do I teach next?” again. This system is built to eliminate guesswork, streamline planning, and reinforce strong classical foundations—perfect for new teachers, studio programs, and seasoned educators looking to refresh their beginner levels.

Meet Your Instructors – Elizabeth Acuña Nuevo & Nadine Barton

DTCE’s Ballet Complete Genre Series: Levels 1–4 is led by Elizabeth Acuña Nuevo and Nadine Barton, two seasoned ballet educators whose combined experience brings both technical precision and artistic depth to every class.

Elizabeth is the Director of Artistic Dance Center in Doral, FL, with a background in classical and contemporary works like Giselle and Sleeping Beauty. She blends traditional technique with modern methods to build strong foundations in posture, alignment, and musicality.

Nadine is a current company dancer with the Alabama Ballet and an award-winning choreographer and teacher. She’s known for combining refinement, strength, and artistry, helping dancers connect movement with intention.

Together, they bring clear, progression-based instruction that supports dancers from beginner to advanced—balancing discipline with expression at every level.

Set the Stage for Strong Ballet Training—Right from Level 1

Whether you’re launching a new program or improving your current Level 1 classes, DTCE’s Ballet: Level 1 brings structure, clarity, and real results. Start here—and build ballet dancers who move with purpose and polish.

Start with Level 1—and Watch Your Ballet Program Take a Bow!