The Advanced Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Powerhouse Jazz Performers
Take your dancers beyond the basics with DTCE’s Jazz: Level 3 Vol. I–II—a high-energy, precision-focused training series designed to build speed, strength, and stylistic execution. Covering advanced center-floor technique, across-the-floor progressions, bold turns, dynamic jumps, and gravity-defying leaps, this course helps educators sharpen their dancers’ skills while introducing intricate choreography that challenges musicality, memory, and artistry.
DTCE’s Jazz Level 3 is designed to push dancers past their foundational training and into a new realm of technical mastery and stage presence. With 100+ skill-focused exercises, 4+ structured syllabus guides, and 3+ hours of expert-led instruction, teachers gain everything they need to train dancers in advanced jazz movement, clean execution, and confident performance—with structure, strategy, and style..
Key Features of Jazz Level 3
✔ 100+ Advanced Jazz Skills | 4+ Syllabus Guides | 3+ Hours of Expert Instruction
✔ Step-by-Step Teacher Tips & Skill Breakdowns
✔ Designed to Refine Style, Control & Performance Quality
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus are designed to work hand in hand, providing teachers with a clear, structured progression that eliminates guesswork. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a step-by-step roadmap that ensures teachers know exactly when and how to introduce each movement. This keeps students on track while building skills in a logical, progressive order. With this done-for-you structure, educators can focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement instead of lesson planning. A strong syllabus ensures structured training and prevents technique gaps. With this progression-based system, dancers develop skills in the correct order, never skipping essential steps or jumping ahead too soon. This approach eliminates common mistakes and reinforces proper technique at every level.
How Our Syllabus Works
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – A structured list of skills and drills for each level
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos – Watch the videos for breakdowns and demonstrations
✔ Clear Skill Progressions – Guides teachers in the proper sequencing of movement development
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning – No need to create content from scratch
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, this done-for-you, comprehensive syllabus provides educators with a structured tool to guide students effectively while making lesson planning more efficient.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the ultimate resource for dance educators looking to simplify lesson planning and enhance student progress.
Why Stop Here? Take Your Jazz Training to the Next Level!
✔ Acro Series – 850+ skills & 11+ hours of training, covering levels 1-6, partner work, combo skills, and injury prevention techniques
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of instruction across multiple dance styles, from Jazz to Hip Hop
✔ Combos Competitive Series – 4 combos, 20+ modules & 1.5+ hrs. of jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, and hip-hop tutorials for beginner-advanced levels
✔ Combos Recreational Series – 3 combos, 31+ modules & 5+ hrs. of Jazz & Lyrical tutorials, building foundational skills, musicality, and movement for beginner-advanced dancers
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises designed to boost strength, agility, and balance for targeted muscle training
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus guides covering pom motions, headsprings, lifts, transitions, and more
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of instruction to enhance range of motion and improve control
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills with structured tutorials for jazz-based styles, promoting muscle memory and technical precision
✔ Turns, Jumps & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hours of tutorials focusing on timing, coordination, and execution
✔ Warm-Up Series – 120+ exercises & 5+ hours of supplemental tutorials to enhance pre-class preparation for Jazz and Tap
Train Smarter, Dance Stronger – Get DTCE’s Jazz Level 3 Today!
This isn’t just another jazz course—it’s a high-impact training system designed to refine skills, increase movement retention, and push dancers toward peak performance.
Help your dancers reach their full potential with DTCE’s structured approach!
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.