Teacher-Ready Hip Hop Lessons Meets Clean Execution
Across-the-floor work is where true hip hop style and performance quality begin. With DTCE’s Urban Across-The-Floor Combos: Pre-Teen Hip Hop (Ages 11–12, Intermediate), teachers get a high-energy, done-for-you progression system that levels up agility, control, and musical precision—without the stress of planning combos from scratch.
This course includes 10+ across-the-floor combos, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 40+ minutes of expert-led instruction designed to refine dancers’ footwork, directional changes, and groove mechanics. At the intermediate level, students are pushed to apply power, stamina, and style while maintaining clean execution.
What’s Inside This Course
✔ 10+ Across-The-Floor Hip Hop Combos
✔ 2+ Matching Syllabus Guides
✔ 40+ Minutes of Teacher-Focused Instruction
✔ Progressions for Ages 11–12 With Built-In Teaching Cues
✔ Focus on Footwork Sharpness, Rhythmic Control, and Performance Versatility
Why the Matching Syllabus Matters
Unlike static class notes, DTCE’s progression-based syllabus is a true roadmap. It ensures dancers never skip key skills or jump ahead too quickly, while giving teachers the confidence of a clear skill sequence that matches video demonstrations.
✔ Terminology-Based Reference for Every Combo
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos for Clean Execution
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning
✔ Keeps Training Structured and Consistent
With this system, teachers can focus on hands-on corrections, clean transitions, and stylistic coaching while trusting the syllabus to guide the “when” and “how” of introducing movement.
Key Across-The-Floor Drills You’ll Teach
✔ Side Glide Pull – Punch Jump – Walk Pivot Step – Develops groove, power, and directional control
✔ Up Down Bounce – Push Pull Slide – Jump Claps – Sharpens body-music connection and stamina
✔ Dynamic Transitional Runs and Turns – Builds agility and explosive energy across the floor
…plus more hip hop drills that give dancers the confidence to travel with precision, rhythm, and stage-ready swag.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for intermediate pre-teen hip hop teachers, studio owners, PE coaches, private studios, and competitive teams, this course provides a ready-to-use, affordable solution that grows dancer confidence while preventing teacher burnout.
Why Teachers Choose DTCE
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ teacher-training videos, and 900+ matching syllabus guides, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the only done-for-you dance curriculum built for real classroom results.
✔ Video-Based Teacher Training Curriculum
✔ SMART Resources & Instant Lesson Plans
✔ All Genres • All Levels
✔ Affordable, Accredited, Teacher-Tested
Whether you need a full-access membership or a single hip hop course, DTCE provides the clarity and structure you’ve been missing.
Developed by Dance Education Specialists
This series is led by Brielle Thomson, a 4th-generation dance educator with 17+ years of competitive training, Broadway Dance Center alum experience, and a Master’s in Entertainment Business.
Co-created with Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified curriculum specialist and former Artistic Director of a Top 50 U.S. studio, this course blends innovative choreography with DTCE’s proven syllabus structure—helping teachers inspire artistry while maintaining classroom consistency.
Perfect Pairings for a Stronger Hip Hop Class
Pair this across-the-floor training with DTCE’s most popular teacher resources:
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ strength, agility, and balance exercises
✔ Flexibility Series – 150+ stretches for clean lines and injury prevention
✔ Warm-Up Series – Teacher-ready warm-ups to set the tone for success