The Jazz Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Coordination, Confidence & Control
Combos Recreational: Jazz Beginner offers a structured approach to teaching foundational jazz technique, helping dancers develop balance, control, and movement quality right from the start. Designed for use across Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical styles, this course combines expert-led instruction with a clear syllabus, giving educators the tools to deliver engaging, effective, and classroom-ready jazz training with ease.
Key Features of Combos Recreational: Jazz Beginner
✔ 15+ breakdowns designed to build confidence, clarity, and stage presence
✔ 2+ syllabus guides with front & back views and built-in timestamps for easy learning
✔ 15+ minutes of expert-led instruction focused on beginner-friendly technique and performance polish
A Complete Teaching Resource for Dance Educators
This course provides expert-led choreography breakdowns, giving teachers a clear and effective approach to teaching jazz fundamentals. With front and back views for directional learning and slow-motion breakdowns, instructors can confidently guide dancers through movement execution, transitions, and musicality with ease.
Train with an Industry Leader
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.
Bring confidence, clarity, and energy to every class—start transforming your beginner jazz dancers with DTCE today!
Music Copyright Clause:
“The suggested music for this choreography is Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor; 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.”
Instructor Credibility
Built by a Dance Educator Who Gets It
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.