Build stronger technique, smarter progressions, and more confident dancers with DTCE’s structured Jazz Beginner training system.
Elevate Jazz Training with a Smarter Roadmap
Teaching jazz progressions doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or left to guesswork. With DTCE’s Progressions: Jazz Beginner (Vol. I), teachers gain a done-for-you, progression-based curriculum that pairs tutorial videos with a matching syllabus. Together, they create a seamless system that strengthens student execution, improves control, and builds essential technique step by step.
This isn’t just a set of across-the-floor drills. It’s a teacher-focused roadmap designed to eliminate gaps, keep students on track, and make lesson planning effortless. Whether you’re introducing foundational jazz movements or refining beginner turns, every skill builds logically so dancers learn in the correct order—without skipping essential steps.
👉 Explore more structured training with the Jazz Series.
What’s Inside Jazz Progressions Beginner (Vol. I)
This course combines 11+ essential skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 25+ minutes of detailed training to refine movement quality, control, and alignment.
✔ Fan Kicks – Improve extension, control, and dynamic energy
✔ Chaîné Turns – Build spotting, rotation, and alignment skills
✔ Piqué Fouetté Singles – Strengthen balance and turn execution
✔ Swivels into Leg Grabs – Improve transition fluidity and dynamic control
✔ Battement into Tombé Pas de Bourrée – Reinforce weight transfer and clarity
✔ Inside Pencil Turns – Develop precision and technical strength
✔ Plus additional beginner-friendly progressions for across-the-floor training
Each drill includes step-by-step teacher tips, demonstrations, and real student examples so you can teach with confidence—even when introducing challenging material.
👉 Want to see how DTCE structures other beginner jazz content? Check out the Choreo Series.
Why Teachers Love the Matching Syllabus
The Progressions: Jazz Beginner (Vol. I) Syllabus goes beyond written notes. It’s a terminology-based reference that works directly with DTCE’s tutorials to guide teachers on exactly when and how to introduce each skill.
✔ Prevents technique gaps with structured sequencing
✔ Saves time by eliminating lesson planning guesswork
✔ Reinforces progression-based development for clarity and control
✔ Provides an age-appropriate, skill-building pathway
With this system, educators spend less time prepping and more time coaching dancers hands-on—focusing on corrections, alignment, and performance quality.
👉 See how the Dance Team Series uses the same structured approach.
Learn from a Proven Dance Expert
This course is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of teaching experience. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the US—Kimberly brings unmatched expertise in creating progression-based, teacher-tested training systems.
Her approach ensures dancers don’t just “do the steps”—they understand the technique behind each movement.
Perfect Pairings for Jazz Progressions Training
Pair your Jazz Beginner Progressions course with these DTCE favorites for a complete, well-rounded class plan:
✔ Conditioning Series – Strength-based drills to build power and stamina
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ tutorials to increase range of motion and movement quality
✔ Warm-Up Series – Structured warm-ups that prepare dancers safely and effectively
Take Your Jazz Progressions Training to the Next Level
The Progressions: Jazz Beginner (Vol. I) course is more than a tutorial—it’s a structured, teacher-approved system designed to build technique, control, and confidence. With a clear syllabus + matching tutorials, teachers gain the tools to train smarter and dancers gain the foundation they need to grow.
👉 Start teaching progressions the smart way with DTCE’s Jazz Beginner Progressions (Vol. I) today!