DTCE’s Synergy Center Skills Mini Series: Senior Hip Hop (Ages 15–17) gives teachers a structured system to develop control, artistry, and musical command in advanced dancers. With 25+ senior-level hip-hop skills, 1.5+ hours of expert-led instruction, and 8+ structured syllabus guides, this course helps teachers build clean isolations, dynamic textures, and high-impact execution—without spending hours planning.
This mini series isn’t about trendy steps with no substance—it’s designed to train dancers with real performance value. From directional groove changes to advanced rhythm layering, every skill helps dancers own their movement and develop a refined, professional approach to hip-hop technique.
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Build the Foundation for Next-Level Senior Hip Hop Dancers
Before dancers can freestyle with power or hit complex choreography with intention, they need to master the building blocks. This course focuses on groove mechanics, timing, and stylistic execution—ensuring every dancer builds the control, strength, and precision required for choreography, combos, and competitive performance.
The result? Confident movers who don’t just keep up… they lead.
Key Features of Synergy Center Skills Mini Series: Senior Hip Hop
✔ 25+ performance-focused hip-hop skills designed for fluidity, energy control, and groove articulation
✔ 8+ structured syllabus guides with clear progressions and detailed teaching notes
✔ 1.5+ hours of expert instruction focused on transitional mastery, timing precision, and musical depth
👉 Upgrade to the Hip Hop SMART Syllabus for an interactive, clickable version.
Teaching by the Syllabus: Done-for-You Hip Hop Dance Curriculum
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured roadmap, showing what to teach at each level and ensuring dancers master before they move on. Covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance, this system eliminates guesswork and training gaps—so teachers can focus on hands-on corrections and effective classroom delivery.
Hip Hop Key Skills & Techniques for Dance Teachers
✔ Advanced groove changes
✔ Rhythm layering and timing drills
✔ Control in isolations and transitions
✔ High-level performance execution
Along with the Progressive Skills List (titles only), teachers get a course curriculum description and timestamps for every skill, making lesson planning quick and organized. With 900+ downloadable syllabus resources, consistency across your program is built in.
Progression-Based Center Training for Senior Hip Hop Dancers Ready to Level Up
Mastery matters. Ensuring students gain proficiency before moving forward prevents injury, strengthens long-term technique, and builds the confidence needed for stage performance. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, teachers deliver consistent instruction that moves dancers forward safely and effectively.
Who Is It For?
✔ High school dance teachers
✔ Studio owners & competitive team coaches
✔ School programs & PE instructors
✔ Private studio teachers
Why Stop Here? Shop DTCE’s Best Add-On Courses!
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. tutorials, Levels 1–6, Partner Work, Aerials & more
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5 hrs. multi-angle choreography tutorials
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ drills to build strength, agility & jump control
✔ Combos Recreational Series – 3 combos & 5+ hrs. of Jazz & Lyrical training
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus with pom, pirouettes, leaps & transitions
✔ Flexibility Series – 150+ skills & 5+ hrs. of stretching tutorials
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
Video-Based Teacher Training • SMART Syllabus • Instant Lesson Plans • Every Skill Linked to a Tutorial • All Genres/All Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabi, DTCE is the first-ever all-in-one system designed to help teachers train smarter, not harder.
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Your Instructors
Brielle Thomson – A 4th-generation dance teacher and choreographer with a Master’s in Entertainment Business and 17+ years of competitive experience. A Broadway Dance Center alum and former FSU Dance Force officer, Brielle brings technical sharpness and creative artistry to every hip-hop skill she teaches.
Kimberly Beck Thomson – Certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.). Kimberly is the creator of the DTCE Method, proven to strengthen technique, musicality, and classroom structure for teachers worldwide.
Together, they deliver a senior-level hip-hop training system that builds advanced dancers with clarity, confidence, and stage-ready style.
Refine the technique. Elevate the artistry. Train with DTCE’s Synergy Center Skills Mini Series today.