Ready-to-Teach 10-Month Structured Dance Class Lesson Plans with Instructional Videos
Available for 8 Genres
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All Levels | 8+ Genres
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How DTCE’s Structured Lesson Plans Work
If lesson planning has you stressed, DTCE’s SMART Lesson Plans give you a done-for-you, 10-month curriculum in one easy-access, clickable resource. Open the file, click the instructional video, and teach—no stress, no second-guessing. Each month follows the natural flow of class (warm-up, skills, progressions, conditioning, choreo, cool-down, etc.), and you can tweak it to fit your style.
These plans work across jazz, hip hop, acro, tap, ballet, technique, preschool, fusion (flexibility & conditioning), and more! They’re a lifesaver for subs or newer teachers who need a clear guide. Lessons feature a mix of guided teacher tutorials and real class footage, giving you practical examples of how to teach.
You don’t have to wait for the perfect timing to get started. While the best flow is to begin at the start of the season, you can jump in anytime. If you’re finding DTCE later in the year, we highly recommend beginning with Month 1—that way your dancers build the foundation in order, and nothing important gets skipped.
Built to be progressive, it develops alongside your dancers, supports your studio’s growth, and provides lasting value year after year.
Note: Some SMART Lesson Plans include music tracks or Spotify playlists; others do not.
Why Trust DTCE?
DTCE isn’t just a random resource—it’s a fully accredited, video-based curriculum with 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabi across 16+ genres. Built by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist and former owner/director of one of the Top 50 Studios in the US, this system is practical, proven, and ready to use. You’ll finally have a curriculum that works as hard as you do.
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Acro
SMART Lesson Plans | 10-Month Curriculum
Ballet
SMART Lesson Plans for 10 Months
JAZZ
SMART Lesson Plans for 10 Months
Jazz Level 1 - Beginner Month 1 Available Now!
TAP
SMART Lesson Plans for 10 Months
HIP HOP
SMART Lesson Plans for 10 Months
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See it in action!
Watch the full class experience in action. These SMART Lesson Plans are built mainly around this genre but also draw from DTCE’s online teacher training courses —Warm-Up, Technique, Flexibility, Conditioning, Choreo, Progressions, and more—with matching instructional videos to create a complete, balanced class.
See how DTCE's SMART Lesson Plans create a complete class experience.
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What's a SMART Lesson Plan?
- Clickable skills = instant access
- Sequenced levels with built-in structure
- Ideal for teacher alignment across staff
- Use it on any device—laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet
- One-time purchase—no subscription
How It Works
- Clickable skills = instant access
- Sequenced levels with built-in structure
- Ideal for teacher alignment across staff
- Use it on any device—laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet
- One-time purchase—no subscription
Who is it for?
- Teachers who want ready-to-teach monthly plans
- Studios aligning instructors across styles and levels
- Substitutes and assistants needing plug-and-play support
- Solo educators streamlining lesson planning
- Anyone tired of reinventing the wheel
Top Benefits
- 10 months of progressive, classroom-ready curriculum
- Follows the structure of a real dance class
- Clickable skills linked to matching tutorial videos
- Fully customizable and editable planner format
- Works across genres and levels
- Saves time while boosting student retention
- Supports teachers, substitutes, and assistants
- Studio-tested and educator-approved
The Mastermind Behind the DTCE Method
Who is behind all of these?
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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