The Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Trust to Make Beginner Jazz Simple, Fun, and Effective

Teaching beginner jazz doesn’t have to be overwhelming—DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course Series: Jazz Beginner makes it easy, engaging, and completely done for you. This video-based training program is designed to introduce core jazz techniques while building dancer confidence, coordination, and performance quality.

With 2 beginner-level combos, this course focuses on technical development, musicality, and movement precision—all in a format that’s easy for both teachers and dancers to follow. Paired with 28+ minutes of tutorial videos and 4+ matching syllabus guides, this resource gives dance educators the structure they need to guide students through foundational jazz skills while keeping class fun, focused, and full of progress.

Key Features of Combos Recreational Full Course Series

✔ 2 Beginner Jazz Combos, 25+ Breakdown Modules, 4+ Syllabus Guides, 28+ Minutes of Instruction
✔ Introduces Fundamental Jazz Techniques in a Fun & Engaging Way
✔ Builds Confidence, Control & Musicality in Young Dancers
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips for Seamless Class Application
✔ Establishes a Strong Foundation for Future Jazz Training

How DTCE’s Matching Syllabus Simplifies Choreography Instruction

DTCE’s tutorial videos and matching syllabus are designed to work seamlessly, providing built-in timestamps that help teachers navigate choreography breakdowns effortlessly. Instead of relying on scattered notes or memorization, this syllabus serves as a structured reference tool, ensuring instructors can efficiently guide dancers through routines while staying on track.

With this done-for-you system, educators can spend less time deconstructing choreography and more time refining execution, performance quality, and stage presence, using timestamps for quick access to key moments in the tutorial videos—removing the stress of manually breaking down movement.

Who Is It For?

Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, and school programs, this comprehensive, done-for-you syllabus helps educators introduce jazz fundamentals in a way that is engaging, structured, and easy to implement.

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.

Accelerate Your Progress—Start Your Next Course!

✔ 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 t ideal for visual learners to improve timing, coordination, and precision.

Expertly Designed Jazz Training by a Dance Education Leaders

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.

Ashley Laughlin was born and raised in Miramar, FL and began dancing at the age of 5. She competitively trained for 17 years across multiple dance styles and genres, earning recognition for her achievements, including a True Performer Award and an Assistant Coach Award for Dance League. Ashley was an officer of the Seminole Dance Force, Florida State University’s nationally recognized competitive Sports Club Dance Team. Currently, she teaches at multiple studios in South Florida and serves as the Head Coach for the Archbishop McCarthy Maverick Legacies High School Dance Team. She is also a Miami Heat Dancer, bringing her professional performance expertise to her teaching and coaching.

Teach with Confidence—Get DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course Series: Jazz Beginner Today! 

Music Copyright Clause:

“The suggested music for this choreography includes Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor and BOP! by JoJo Siwa; 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 tracks as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”