The Lyrical Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Confidence, Control & Expression

Make teaching beginner lyrical effortless with DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course: Lyrical Beginner—a structured, video-based training program designed to introduce expressive movement, control, and storytelling skills in a way that’s both meaningful and easy to teach.

This course includes 5+ combo breakdowns focused on fluidity, musical phrasing, and emotional execution. Dancers will refine movement quality, build performance artistry, and strengthen technique in a step-by-step format that keeps both students and teachers on track. With tutorial videos + a matching syllabus, this resource offers a clear teaching guide that helps educators lead dancers with confidence, while nurturing their musicality and expressive skills from the very start.

Key Features of Lyrical Combos Recreational

✔ 5+ Breakdowns | 2+ Syllabus Guides | 13+ Minutes of Step-by-Step Instruction
✔ Introduces Expressive Movement & Storytelling for Beginner Dancers
✔ Develops Control, Musicality & Confidence in Lyrical Technique
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips for Easy Implementation
✔ Offers a Clear, Guided Approach to Teaching Lyrical Fundamentals

Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success

DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus work together, ensuring teachers follow a clear, structured progression rather than guessing when to introduce skills. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus is a step-by-step roadmap that helps teachers guide students through expressive execution and technical refinement with confidence.

With this done-for-you structure, teachers can focus on building artistry and strengthening technique instead of spending hours creating lesson plans from scratch.

Who Is It For?

Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, and school programs, this comprehensive, done-for-you syllabus helps educators introduce lyrical fundamentals in a structured, engaging, and effective way.

Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?

✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.

✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.

Stay Ahead—Your Next Course is Ready!

✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5 hrs. of tutorials from master instructors, shot from multiple angles for all levels & styles—Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Primary, & more.
✔ Combos Recreational – 31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical. Perfect for beginner-advanced levels, helping dancers build a strong foundation while progressing to challenge their skills.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of instruction covering essential steps, center-floor techniques, across-the-floor exercises, turns, jumps, and leaps—helping dancers improve technique, build strength, and enhance performance.
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of tutorial content for jazz-based dance styles to ensure a solid technical foundation, adding structure to class, and promoting muscle memory.
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. of tutorials targeting specific techniques. Includes clear front and back views, making it ideal for visual learners to improve timing, coordination, and precision.

Meet the Expert Behind DTCE’s Choreography & Training

Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience in training teachers and developing structured dance education. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has helped countless instructors implement effective choreography techniques. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly has worked with top industry professionals, choreographed for major productions, and judged national competitions. Many of her former students have gone on to Broadway, national tours, and backup dancing for top artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.

Make lyrical class inspiring, structured, and stress-free with DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course: Lyrical Beginner! 

Music Copyright Clause:

“The suggested music for this choreography is Waves (Royalty-Free Music); however, due to copyright restrictions, the audio in this video has been overlaid and may not be in sync with the movement. For optimal results, we recommend using the original track as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”