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Ballet Beyond the Basics – A Done-for-You System Dance Teachers Actually Trust!

Take your dancers beyond the basics with DTCE’s Ballet: Level 2—a progression-based training program that refines classical technique, builds musicality, and develops greater strength, artistry, and fluidity. With 30+ ballet skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 2.75+ hours of expert instruction, this course empowers teachers to guide students through the next phase of their ballet journey—with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Designed for dancers who have mastered Level 1, this program introduces more advanced barre technique, center floorwork, and across-the-floor combinations, while reinforcing alignment, posture, control, and technical precision. You’ll get step-by-step video guidance, paired with hands-on correction cues, multi-angle footage, and real student demonstrators who showcase both correct execution and common technical errors—so you can teach exactly what to look for and how to fix it.

Every exercise is taught with age-appropriate pacing and supported by detailed instructor insights, making it easy to adjust for different student needs without losing structure or momentum. This course takes the guesswork out of what comes next and replaces it with a reliable, classroom-ready system for advancing your dancers in both technique and artistry.

Whether you’re refining pirouettes, strengthening jumps, or preparing dancers for more expressive movement, DTCE’s Ballet: Level 2 gives you the framework to build progress without skipping steps—because in ballet, everything matters, and nothing should be missed.

Key Features of DTCE’s Ballet: Level 2
✔ 30+ Ballet Skills, 2+ Syllabus, 2.75+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Real Demonstrators & Correction Tips
✔ Progression-Based Drills for Balance, Strength & Artistic Expression
✔ Designed to Improve Placement, Alignment, and Execution in Every Class

Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success

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.

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.

Need Even More Classical Power? Pair It With…

 ✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials to increase range, strength & extension
Progressions Series – 23+ jazz-based skills that promote muscle memory and directional control
Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ techniques taught with front/back views for better timing and placement
Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 4+ hours of genre-specific warmups for Jazz, Tap & Acro
Technique Series – 50+ core exercises to improve alignment, placement & posture
Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hours of foundational drills across barre, center & across-the-floor

Take the Guesswork Out of Growth

Equip your dancers with the tools they need to rise—stronger, sharper, and more technically sound. Add DTCE’s Ballet: Level 2 to your studio and give your students a system that builds confidence, clarity, and classical excellence.

Teach it like a pro, level them up with ease—Ballet: Level 2 is your dance teacher secret weapon!

CEO/Founder of Dance: The Cutting Edge

Instructor Credibility

Built by a Dance Educator Who Gets It

Created by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former owner of one of the Top 50 studios in the U.S. (17 instructors, 600+ students). She built DTCE to solve the real challenges dance educators face—teacher burnout, inconsistent training, and skipped progressions. Today, the DTCE Method is trusted by thousands and delivers the structure, clarity, and support every studio needs.

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