Classroom-Ready Hip Hop Curriculum for Pre-Teen Dancers
Elevate your dancers’ rhythm, coordination, and performance presence with DTCE’s Synergy Center Skills: Pre-Teen Hip Hop Level 1 Course 1 (Ages 11–12)—a progression-based training program designed to refine essential hip-hop techniques, musicality, and execution. With 8+ foundational skills, 2+ syllabus guides, and 25+ minutes of expert instruction, teachers gain a structured roadmap to develop clean transitions, controlled isolations, and freestyle confidence.
At this level, students focus on weight shifts, groove mechanics, and beat accents, building smoother movement, expressive power, and personal style. Core skills include Roger Rabbit and Basketball, each reinforcing footwork precision, rhythmic clarity, and movement dynamics.
Why Teachers Choose Synergy Center Skills
DTCE’s curriculum is designed to streamline teaching while maximizing student growth:
✔ Step-by-step instruction for all drills and combinations
✔ Matching syllabus ensures progression-based skill sequencing
✔ Video tutorials provide visual breakdowns for every move
✔ Teachers can focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement
Pair this course with Junior Hip Hop Across-the-Floor Combos or Conditioning Series to create a complete training regimen from center skills to performance combos.
What Students Will Train
Pre-teen choreography and center skills focus on:
✔ Groove mechanics and body control
✔ Footwork clarity and rhythmic precision
✔ Controlled transitions and movement dynamics
✔ Freestyle confidence within structured drills
Featured Skills Include:
- Roger Rabbit – Teaches rhythm repetition and grounded bounce
- Smurf – Reinforces groove timing and arm-body coordination
- Sponge Bob – Sharpens directional weight shifts and bounce control
…plus more classic hip-hop drills that elevate timing, musicality, and personal style!
Key Features of Synergy Center Skills: Pre-Teen Hip Hop Level 1
✔ 8+ foundational groove skills
✔ 2+ matching syllabus guides
✔ 25+ minutes of video-based instruction
✔ Structured for ages 11–12 with progressive teaching cues
✔ Focuses on groove technique, footwork clarity, and rhythmic precision
This course equips teachers to deliver structured, high-impact classes while dancers develop expressive confidence and technical control.
How DTCE’s Matching Syllabus Supports Teachers
DTCE’s syllabus + tutorial videos provide:
✔ Terminology-based reference for all drills and combos
✔ Step-by-step visual demonstrations for each skill
✔ Logical progression from foundational to more complex center work
✔ Time-saving lesson plans—no need to create content from scratch
With this system, dancers develop proper technique, musicality, and confidence, while teachers reduce burnout and streamline class planning.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for:
- Middle school dance teachers
- PE coaches & school programs
- Studio owners & private instructors
- Competitive dance teams
Teachers get a ready-to-use, affordable system to help students bridge beginner grooves to pre-teen hip-hop mastery.
Developed by Dance Education Specialists
Led by Brielle Thomson, a 4th-generation dance teacher with 17+ years of competitive experience, and Kimberly Beck Thomson, certified curriculum specialist, this series combines:
✔ Teacher-ready drills with visual breakdowns
✔ Progression-based skill development
✔ Technique, musicality, and performance-ready execution
Together, they ensure classroom consistency, student engagement, and measurable growth.
Perfect Pairings: Maximize Training Results
Enhance your Pre-Teen Hip Hop training with these DTCE resources:
✔ Conditioning Series – Strength, agility, and jump control
✔ Flexibility Series – Increase range of motion and fluidity
✔ Warm-Up Series – Prep muscles, prevent injuries, and focus energy
These resources support technical growth, prevent injuries, and reinforce stylistic precision.