This high-energy teacher training course is your ticket to bigger storytelling, sharper stage presence, and unforgettable performance energy in musical theatre dance.
With done-for-you, show-stopping combos, this system helps dance teachers confidently teach engaging routines while guiding dancers to develop expressive character work, movement interpretation, and that signature Broadway boldness.
Packed with 4 performance-focused sections, this course dives into dramatic expression, musicality, and commanding stage energy. Dancers will master character-driven movement, refine their interpretive phrasing, and hit every beat with musical precision—so they don’t just perform, they own the stage.
With tutorial videos + a matching syllabus, this course gives teachers a structured choreography blueprint to help dancers deliver performances that are confident, polished, and full of personality.
Key Features of Competitive Musical Theatre Combos
✔ 4 Performance-Focused Sections, 1 Downloadable Syllabus Guide, 28+ Minutes of Expert Instruction
✔ Refines Storytelling, Dynamics & Energy for Stronger Performance Execution
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips for Seamless Class Application
✔ Progression-Based Drills for Strength, Precision & Theatrical Delivery
✔ Designed for Competitive-Level Performance Training
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
DTCE’s tutorial videos and matching syllabus work together seamlessly, giving teachers a clear, structured guide that removes the guesswork from choreography instruction.
Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus is more than just a reference—it’s an organized roadmap that helps educators introduce choreography effectively while keeping dancers engaged and performance-ready.
With this done-for-you system, teachers can focus on refining technique, enhancing theatrical expression, and developing strong storytelling skills, rather than spending time structuring lessons from scratch.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE provides a ready-to-use, affordable training system that builds dancer confidence while reducing teacher burnout.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
Go Beyond the Basics! Expand Your Expertise Today!
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5 hrs. of tutorials from master instructors, shot from multiple angles for all levels & styles—Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Primary, & more.
✔ Combos Recreational – 31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical. Perfect for beginner–advanced levels, helping dancers build a strong foundation while progressing to challenge their skills.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of instruction covering essential steps, center-floor techniques, across-the-floor exercises, turns, jumps, and leaps—helping dancers improve technique, build strength, and enhance performance.
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of tutorial content for jazz-based dance styles to ensure a solid technical foundation, adding structure to class, and promoting muscle memory.
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. of tutorials targeting specific techniques. Includes clear front and back views, making it ideal for visual learners to improve timing, coordination, and precision.
Guided by a Specialist in Dance Education
This series is led by Brielle Thomson, a 4th-generation dance teacher, choreographer, and industry powerhouse with elite training, 17+ years of competitive experience, and a Master’s in Entertainment Business (Valedictorian).
A former FSU Seminole Dance Force officer, she trained across ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics, hip hop, lyrical, musical theater, jazz funk, and ballroom, later signing with Clear Talent Group after completing the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center in NYC.
She has performed at Choreographers Carnival, Leg Up On Life, and Sybarite, works as an assistant for Jump Dance Convention, and has choreographed for Harvard, Duquesne, FSU, and national dance teams, earning multiple choreography awards.
Music Copyright
The suggested music for this choreography is “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex, as featured in Bob Fosse’s 1972 television special, Liza with a Z.
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.
Bring Storytelling, Energy, and Theatrical Expression to Life with DTCE’s Combos Competitive Series Today!
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