Teaching hip hop to kids ages 7–9 can be tough when you’re constantly choreographing new material. That’s why DTCE created the Synergy Center Combo Mini Course: Petite Hip Hop “Explosion”—a done-for-you system with 4 hip-hop combo breakdowns, 2+ syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of instruction that keeps students engaged while reducing teacher burnout.
With this structured, progression-based curriculum, teachers can introduce hip hop fundamentals through combos that build rhythm, transitions, and performance skills—while also leaving room for freestyle exploration and creative expression.
👉 Explore DTCE’s Smart Syllabus to see how each combo connects directly to its video tutorial.
Key Features of the Petite Hip Hop Center Combo Mini Course
✔ 4 hip-hop combo breakdowns focusing on rhythm, transitions, and musicality
✔ 2+ syllabus guides with age-appropriate, structured lesson plans
✔ 30+ minutes of expert-led instruction with clear execution tips
✔ Builds confidence, performance energy, and stage presence in young dancers
👉 Teachers can grab the Tutorial Videos – Series Bundle or shop à la carte.
Teaching by the Syllabus: What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides teachers with a structured roadmap that outlines what to teach and when to teach it. By following clear, progression-based lesson guides, educators ensure students master essential skills—like coordination, timing, and alignment—before moving on to harder material.
This system helps eliminate gaps, reduces stress, and allows teachers to focus on hands-on corrections, performance coaching, and confidence-building.
👉 Need just the syllabus? The Buy Basic Syllabus – Series Bundle is a teacher-friendly option.
Key Skills & Techniques for Hip Hop Beginners
This combo-based course helps dancers refine:
- Footwork coordination and smooth directional changes
- Rhythm control through music-driven combinations
- Upper-body isolations for authentic hip hop style
- Confidence & performance energy with built-in freestyle moments
With 900+ downloadable syllabus guides across all genres, DTCE gives teachers everything they need to create structured, engaging lessons without reinventing the wheel.
👉 Build your full hip hop library with the Complete Genre Bundle.
Done-for-You Hip Hop Curriculum for Ages 7–9
Rushing young dancers into complex choreography leads to sloppy habits. This course reinforces foundational hip hop technique while layering in style, expression, and stage readiness. Teachers can confidently deliver combos that are fun, age-appropriate, and structured for real progress.
👉 Looking to customize? Teachers can Buy À La Carte to fit their classroom needs.
Who Is It For?
- Elementary hip hop teachers
- Studio owners building 7–9-year-old programs
- Recreational and competitive dance teams
- School PE/dance instructors who need structured lessons
Best Add-On Courses to Pair With Petite Hip Hop
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. of acro safety, tricks, and drills.
✔ Preschool Series – 160+ beginner skills in Pre-Ballet, Tumbling, Tap.
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines across multiple genres with multi-angle filming.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises for strength, agility, and balance.
✔ Combos Recreational Series – 3 combos, 31+ modules & 5+ hrs. of Jazz & Lyrical training.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32 syllabus covering pom, leaps, pirouettes, and transitions.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
Video-Based Teacher Training • Matching Syllabus • SMART Resources • Done-for-You Lesson Plans • All Genres / All Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ clickable syllabi, DTCE is the only all-in-one system designed to give teachers clarity, structure, and confidence in their classrooms.
Meet Your Instructors
Brielle Thomson – A 4th-generation dance teacher and choreographer with 17+ years of competitive training, elite industry experience, and a Master’s in Entertainment Business. A Broadway Dance Center alum and former FSU Dance Force officer, Brielle is now a Miami Heat Dancer who brings precision, groove, and stage presence into every hip hop lesson.
Kimberly Beck Thomson – A certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.), and award-winning choreographer. Kimberly has trained thousands of teachers using the DTCE Method, ensuring progression-based learning, musicality, and strong foundations.
Together, Brielle and Kimberly deliver a proven hip hop training system that makes teaching fun for instructors and exciting for students.
Stop stressing over choreography—teach hip hop with confidence and ease. With DTCE’s Petite Hip Hop Center Combo Mini Course, you’ll get structured, done-for-you combos that build coordination, rhythm, and confidence in every class.