The Jazz Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Teach Beginner Combos with Rhythm & Confidence

DTCE’s Combos Recreational: Jazz Beginner (BOP!) is a comprehensive choreography guide built to help dance teachers confidently introduce beginner-friendly jazz combos in a fun, structured way. Acting as a teaching companion, this resource provides a clear framework, organized terminology, and skill-building sequences that support dancers as they develop coordination, improve rhythm, and strengthen musicality—without the overwhelm.

Key Features of DTCE’s Combos Recreational Syllabus

✔ 10+ breakdowns to build musicality, coordination, and clean technique
✔ 2+ syllabus guides with timestamps for smooth, organized teaching
✔ 13+ minutes of expert instruction with performance tips and corrections
✔ Beginner-friendly format designed to boost confidence and stage readiness

A Complete Resource for Teaching Performance-Ready Choreography

This course provides clear choreography breakdowns, structured reference points, and expertly designed routines, making it easy for teachers to guide dancers through each movement with confidence. With built-in timestamps for seamless navigation, instructors can efficiently break down choreography, helping dancers refine execution, musicality, and stage presence.

Expert Jazz Training from Industry Leaders

Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, a third-generation educator, and former Artistic Director of one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S. Her award-winning choreography and teaching methods have shaped students who’ve gone on to Broadway and toured with stars like Beyoncé.

Ashley Laughlin is a seasoned competitive dancer, studio teacher, and Head Coach of a nationally recognized high school team. Currently a Miami Heat Dancer, she brings professional-level performance skills and classroom-ready expertise to every lesson.

Ignite confidence and fun with DTCE’s Jazz Beginner (BOP!)—where structure meets stage-ready energy!

Music Copyright Clause:

“The suggested music for this choreography is 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 track as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”