Let’s face it—tap class with little ones can either be a musical mess or a magical moment. DTCE’s Primary for Tots Full Course: Tap Vol. I helps you create the latter with a structured, progression-based curriculum designed for dancers ages 3–5. This course introduces preschoolers to the joy of rhythm while giving you a step-by-step system that’s fun, focused, and beginner-friendly.
With 31+ beginner tap skills, 2+ syllabus guides, and 25+ minutes of tutorials, this done-for-you training system lays the foundation for confident, rhythm-based movement. Dancers learn to listen, count, and tap with intention, using single-sound drills like Tap-Toe Heel Step, Slap Shoe & Rock & Roll, and Boogie Woogie Heel & Terrific Toes before advancing to dynamic skills like Shuffle Ball Change, Double Susie-Q & Push, and Triple Shuffle Ball Change.
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Key Features of Tap Vol. I – Primary for Tots
✔ 31+ Foundational Tap Skills, 2+ Syllabus Guides, 25+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips & Rhythm Cues
✔ Drills for Sound Clarity, Coordination & Musical Timing
✔ Designed for Preschool Tap, Combo Classes & Early Childhood Programs
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What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum for the Primary Tap Series gives teachers a clear roadmap with age-appropriate rhythm progressions. This system emphasizes timing, musicality, and sound clarity while helping students build coordination and essential tap vocabulary—step by step. Teachers can confidently eliminate guesswork while ensuring no training gaps.
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Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
✔ Affordable Progressive Skill Lists – Title Only (No Written Breakdown)
✔ Timestamps + Curriculum Descriptions for Quick Lesson Prep
✔ 900+ Downloadable Syllabus Materials Across All DTCE Genres
This ensures preschool tap dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and clear sounds right from the start, while teachers gain consistency across classes.
Why Laying the Right Foundation Matters
Preschool dancers thrive on structure and rhythm clarity. At this level, it’s not about fancy tricks—it’s about introducing musicality and technique in a way they understand. DTCE ensures each skill builds properly so teachers can focus on teaching with confidence and dancers can start their journey with a strong base.
Who Is It For?
✔ Preschool Tap Teachers
✔ Studio Owners & Combo Class Instructors
✔ Early Childhood Educators & Competitive Prep Teams
This series is the ready-to-use tap training solution that builds rhythm, confidence, and coordination from the very first shuffle.
Great Add-Ons for Preschool Training – Shop Now!
✔ Primary Ballet Vol. I–II – 95+ skills & 1.5+ hrs. of instruction to build posture, balance, and alignment
✔ Primary Tumbling – 40+ preschool tumbling skills focused on coordination, agility, and strength
✔ Preschool Hip Hop – Age-appropriate beginner hip hop combos to build rhythm and energy
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hrs. across Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop—perfect for recitals or inspiration
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Affordable, accredited, and designed to take the stress out of lesson planning while delivering age-appropriate results.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
95+ Courses | 4,000+ Tutorials | 900+ Syllabus | 16+ Genres
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Meet Your Instructor – Kimberly Beck Thomson
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a third-generation dance educator, master curriculum designer, and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S. With 35+ years of experience, she’s built a reputation for structured, preschool-focused teaching methods that combine fun with technical growth.
Every exercise in this series reflects Kimberly’s passion for rhythm development, creative teaching, and preschool education, making it an essential resource for any teacher working with little tappers.
Start Strong with Sound—Turn Rhythm Into Your Preschoolers’ Superpower!
DTCE’s Primary Tap Vol. I gives teachers the clarity, tools, and curriculum needed to make preschool tap class both fun and effective.
Stop winging it—teach with rhythm, structure, and confidence today with DTCE!
