Teaching hip hop to early elementary dancers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Synergy Center Skills: Mini Hip Hop Level 1 Course 1, teachers get a done-for-you curriculum that combines structure, fun, and developmental progressions—all designed specifically for 5–6 year olds.
This course blends classroom-ready choreography with progression-based training, giving educators the tools to teach clean, age-appropriate hip hop without endless prep or guesswork.
What’s Inside This Course
✔ 8+ foundational hip hop skills
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides for class flow and pacing
✔ 30–35 minutes of expert-led instruction
✔ Step-by-step breakdowns with front & back views
✔ Fun, engaging drills designed to improve rhythm, coordination, and classroom confidence
Whether you’re running weekly classes or prepping for recital season, this course keeps lessons consistent, developmentally sound, and dancer-approved.
Skills You’ll Train
✔ Bounce – Introduce groove, rhythm, and repetition
✔ Janet Jackson – Build stylized precision and body awareness
✔ Box Step – Reinforce coordination, direction changes, and musicality
✔ The WOP, Fred Samford, Patty Duke – Classic hip hop grooves for confidence & style
✔ Guess & TLS Step – Teach accuracy, control, and movement patterning
By combining foundational grooves with structured drills, this course helps dancers connect movement to music while building stage-ready skills.
Why the Matching Syllabus Matters
The DTCE hip hop syllabus is designed to work hand in hand with the tutorials:
✔ Terminology-based references for clarity
✔ Exact match to the video content for step-by-step teaching
✔ Logical skill sequencing that prevents training gaps
✔ Saves hours of planning time
This roadmap ensures teachers introduce skills in the right order—making classes more effective while keeping students motivated and on track.
Who This Is For
- Preschool & elementary dance teachers
- Studio owners & program directors
- PE coaches & after-school programs
- Competitive team leaders introducing hip hop foundations
If you’re ready to simplify lesson planning while boosting dancer success, this course was built for you.
Expert-Created, Teacher-Approved
This series is led by Brielle Thomson (Broadway Dance Center alum, FSU Seminole Dance Force officer, and 4th-generation dance teacher with 17+ years of competitive experience) and Kimberly Beck Thomson (certified curriculum specialist & former Artistic Director of a Top 50 U.S. studio).
Together, they’ve created a progression-based hip hop system that combines clean choreography with developmentally appropriate pacing—so teachers can deliver classes that are structured, fun, and effective.
Perfect Pairings for Mini Hip Hop Success
Pair Mini Hip Hop Level 1 Course 1 with these DTCE resources for stronger, well-rounded dancers:
- ✔ Conditioning Series – Strength & agility drills to support hip hop movement
- ✔ Flexibility Series – Age-appropriate stretches for safe mobility
- ✔ Warm-Up Series – Creative exercises to set the tone and prep the body for class
Together, these programs ensure your 5–6 year olds are strong, safe, and performance-ready.
Why Teachers Trust DTCE
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ training tutorials, and 900+ syllabi, Dance: The Cutting Edge is the #1 resource for dance educators who want:
✔ Progressive, research-backed training
✔ Instant, ready-to-use lesson plans
✔ Affordable, flexible membership or à la carte access
✔ A system designed to save time and reduce burnout
Finally—a hip hop curriculum that works for real classrooms.
Teach Mini Hip Hop With Confidence
With structured breakdowns, a matching syllabus, and expert-led instruction, Synergy Center Skills: Mini Hip Hop Level 1 Course 1 makes teaching 5–6 year olds fun, stress-free, and effective.
👉 Start today and give your mini dancers hip hop skills they’ll love to learn—and you’ll love to teach!
