Prepare your pre-teen hip hop dancers for the next level with DTCE’s Pre-Teen Hip Hop Full Course Series (Ages 11–12)—a progression-based training system blending center skills, center combos, across-the-floor movement, and choreo. Designed for dancers who are refining technique, rhythm, and performance confidence, this course delivers structured, age-appropriate training that enhances musicality, coordination, and freestyle versatility.
With 60+ skills, 13+ structured syllabus guides, and 3+ hours of expert-led instruction, teachers get a complete system that strengthens dancers’ technical foundations while preparing them with performance-ready hip hop combinations.
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Rhythm, Control & Performance Power—All in One Series
Pre-teen dancers are moving into more complex footwork, body isolations, and musical interpretation. This course teaches them how to apply precision, control, and expressive power to every movement. By focusing on clean transitions, dynamic flow, and freestyle confidence, teachers can guide students to become more versatile, performance-ready hip hop dancers.
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Key Features of DTCE’s Pre-Teen Hip Hop Full Course Series
✔ 60+ essential hip-hop skills covering center drills, across-the-floor movement, and structured choreography
✔ 13+ structured syllabus guides designed for progression-based learning
✔ 3+ hours of expert instruction with step-by-step combos, drills, and teaching strategies
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What’s Included in DTCE’s Pre-Teen Hip Hop Full Course Series?
✔ Pre-Teen Synergy Hip Hop Center Skills – 48 advanced skills on groove isolation, textures, and control, taught in 1.4+ hrs.
✔ Pre-Teen Synergy Hip Hop Center Combos – 4 combo breakdowns focusing on phrasing and rhythm accuracy (25+ mins).
✔ Pre-Teen Synergy Hip Hop Across-the-Floor – 8 combos that refine transitions, coordination, and execution (20+ mins).
✔ Pre-Teen Urban Progressions Across-the-Floor – 10 traveling progressions for rhythm complexity, weight shifts, and direction changes (40+ mins).
✔ Pre-Teen Kinetic Choreo – 4 sections and 1 full performance routine emphasizing stylistic development (10+ mins).
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Teaching by the Syllabus: What Hip Hop Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum maps out what to teach and what students must master before moving forward. It covers alignment, coordination, strength, and balance, giving teachers a clear, structured roadmap while eliminating guesswork and training gaps.
Structured Online Hip Hop Lessons for Tween Students
Our Progressive List of Skills (titles only, no breakdowns) provides an affordable way for teachers to know which drills, exercises, and progressions belong at each level. Combined with detailed curriculum descriptions and timestamps, lesson planning becomes fast, clear, and effective. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE ensures your classes stay consistent across all teachers and levels.
Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters
✔ Prevents injuries by reinforcing proper control and technique
✔ Builds long-term confidence and consistency
✔ Ensures dancers don’t skip steps in foundational hip hop training
✔ Keeps students on track with a safe, progression-based system
Who Is It For?
✔ Middle school dance teachers & after-school programs
✔ Studio owners who need done-for-you hip hop lessons
✔ PE coaches & private studios
✔ Competitive teams training pre-teen dancers
Why Stop Here? Shop DTCE’s Best Add-On Courses!
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills, 11+ hrs. of safety-first training
✔ Preschool Series – 160+ Pre-Ballet, Tap & Tumbling skills for ages 3–5
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines, 5.5+ hrs. of fresh choreography
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ targeted strength and agility drills
✔ Combos Recreational Series – 3 combos, 5+ hrs. of Jazz & Lyrical
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills, 32+ syllabus covering turns, leaps & transitions
✔ Flexibility Series – 150+ skills, 5+ hrs. of stretches for range & extension
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
Video-Based Teacher Training Curriculum • Syllabus • SMART Resources • Instant Lesson Plans • Every Skill Linked to a Tutorial • All Genres / All Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabi, DTCE is the first all-in-one training platform that saves teachers time, reduces burnout, and gives studios consistent results.
Your Instructors
Brielle Thomson – 4th-generation teacher & choreographer, Master’s in Entertainment Business, Broadway Dance Center alum, 17+ years of competitive experience. Known for precision + creative edge in youth hip hop.
Kimberly Beck Thomson – Certified curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.), and creator of the DTCE progression-based method trusted by teachers worldwide.
Together, Brielle and Kimberly deliver a system that’s structured for teachers and inspiring for dancers.
Take Pre-Teen Hip Hop to the Next Level—only with DTCE!