Structured Tap Warm-Ups That Build Rhythm, Precision & Confidence
DTCE’s Warm Up: Tap Beginner is the ultimate warm-up resource for young and beginner tap dancers. Designed to develop coordination, balance, articulation, and timing, this progression-based curriculum ensures dancers are fully prepared for technical tap training while giving teachers a structured, time-saving system to guide every class.
With expert-led tutorials, step-by-step breakdowns, and 2 matching syllabus guides, this warm-up program takes the guesswork out of teaching and empowers instructors to focus on technique, corrections, and musicality.
Why Teachers Love Warm Up: Tap Beginner
A Warm-Up That Works From the First Step
This beginner syllabus goes beyond simple stretches and drills—it’s a structured roadmap for preparing dancers for foundational tap skills:
✔ 3+ essential tap warm-up skills focusing on rhythm, articulation, and control
✔ 2 matching syllabus guides with 7+ minutes of expert instruction
✔ Step-by-step teaching tips for posture, foot placement, and timing
✔ Focus on toe, ball, and heel articulation for clear, precise sounds
✔ Prepares students for technical tap steps and choreographed combinations
With DTCE’s approach, teachers can save planning time, reduce classroom chaos, and guide students toward a strong, confident tap foundation.
How the Tap Beginner Warm-Up Syllabus Works
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – Structured list of foundational skills for beginner tap dancers
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos – Step-by-step demonstrations with clear front and back views
✔ Clear Skill Progressions – Exercises sequenced to enhance coordination, timing, and rhythmic execution
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning – Everything teachers need in one ready-to-use curriculum
Blending this syllabus with DTCE’s video tutorials ensures dancers develop consistent sound clarity, articulation, and timing from day one.
Key Features of Warm Up: Tap Beginner
✔ Develops rhythm, balance, and control through progressive exercises
✔ Includes essential drills like Toe Taps, Heel Digs, Shuffles, and Toe & Heel Drops
✔ Builds strength in calves and arches for stability and precise footwork
✔ Encourages proper posture, weight transfer, and timing
✔ Provides step-by-step guidance for teachers to confidently lead every warm-up
Explore Warm Up: Tap Beginner here.
Expert-Led Instruction
Led by Curtis Holland, a Broadway and SYTYCD alum with expertise in rhythm, musicality, and tap articulation, this program ensures dancers refine technical skills while gaining confidence and stage presence.
Trained under tap legends like Savion Glover, Curtis brings professional performance insight to each exercise, helping instructors deliver structured, rhythm-focused warm-ups that prepare dancers for real-world tap performance.
Perfect Pairings for Maximum Results
Combine Tap Beginner with complementary DTCE programs for well-rounded dancer development:
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hours of drills to strengthen footwork and precision
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of tutorials across multiple styles
✔ Preschool Series – 160+ progression-based exercises to build foundational tap, ballet, and tumbling skills
Perfect pairings like these reinforce warm-up foundations, improve coordination, and accelerate rhythm mastery.
Take the First Step Toward Stronger Tap Technique
DTCE’s Warm Up: Tap Beginner isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a confidence-building, rhythm-focused curriculum designed to help dancers:
✔ Activate the right muscles for controlled, precise steps
✔ Improve coordination and musicality from the start
✔ Build a solid technical foundation for all future tap training
Start your students’ tap journey with structured, teacher-approved warm-ups today and watch their rhythm and confidence soar!