The Ultimate Click-and-Play Syllabus That’s Changing Dance Education
Done-for-You, Clickable Curriculum Linked to Every DTCE Teacher Training Tutorial
No guesswork. No binder-hunting. Just open, click, and teach.
Choose A Genre
16 Styles | Endless
Possibilities
Click any genre below to explore hundreds of SMART Syllabus available à la carte. You’ll be redirected to a new page for that genre where you can check out—don’t forget to come back here and keep exploring your options!
SMART Syllabus Walkthrough
See it in action!
Watch how you can open the PDF, click a skill, and go straight to the matching teacher training tutorial.
About DTCE SMART Syllabus
Synced to Every DTCE Dance Teacher Training Tutorial – Just Open, Click, and Teach!
DTCE SMART Syllabus is the first-ever clickable dance curriculum made for dance teachers—whether you’ve taught for 20 years or you’re still figuring out class flow. Each downloadable PDF connects every skill to its matching teacher training tutorial video—just open, click, and teach. No binders. No burnout. No second-guessing.
Inside, you’ll get over 4,000 teacher training videos, 200+ SMART Syllabus, and 95+ online courses across 16 genres—covering every level from Primary to Advanced.
Whether you’re running a full studio or stepping into your first class, this is the structure, clarity, and support you’ve been waiting for.
Live Previews
Try Before You Buy
3 Interactive SMART Syllabus Samples
Links are Only Clickable in PDFs
See DTCE Method in Action
How to Use the SMART Syllabus Lesson Plan
BONUS:
6 Customizable Lesson Plan Templates
Limited Time Offer!
The Editable SMART Planner is included FREE with every SMART Syllabus purchase. Once you buy, you’ll receive an automated email with a download link—just open the PDF to drag and drop digitally or print it out to customize by hand. And it’s not just one template—you’ll unlock six ready-to-use class planners, each one tailored to a specific genre. These templates are designed to help you structure warm-ups, technique, progressions, combos, and more with ease and clarity.
Genres include Acro, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Primary, Fusion (Conditioning + Flexibility)
Drag + drop your skills into ready-to-go lesson plans
Customize by level, format, or student group
Matches DTCE’s SMART Syllabus layout + structure
Included FREE with every purchase—no extra downloads needed
Note: These are blank templates—not full lesson plans with skills.
Two Easy Ways to Get the SMART Syllabus
Option 1: Shop SMART Syllabus À La Carte
Choose only the syllabus you need by level. This option gives you instant access to a single SMART Syllabus without committing to a full set. Ideal if you’re focusing on one specific level at a time.
Option 2: Shop SMART Syllabus Bundle
Purchase the complete set of SMART Syllabus for an entire genre. This includes every level within that genre, giving you a structured, start-to-finish system in one purchase. Perfect for teachers who want to build a full program in one style without buying each level individually.
Option 3: SMART Syllabus Enterprise SYNC
Unlock the entire SMART Syllabus library—200+ PDFs across all genres and levels. This all-access system ensures you have every tool, every progression, and every style available, with one streamlined purchase. Studios save 20% and gain complete consistency across all classes.
SMART Syllabus:
Difference Between à la carte & Enterprise SYNC
Short Summary of similarities (What the SMART Syllabus Is)
FEATURES | SMART SYLLABUS ALA CARTE | SMART SYLLABUS ENTERPRISE SYNC |
|---|---|---|
Access Format | Buy individual syllabus by genre and level | Get all 200+ SMART Syllabus in one bundle |
Every skill links to a matching tutorial video | ✔ | ✔ |
Clickable PDF | ✔ | ✔ |
Progressive Curriculum | ✔ | ✔ |
Comprehensive Collection | ✘ (single levels/styles only) | ✔ (entire SMART Syllabus library) |
Lifetime Access | ✔ | ✔ |
Subscription Required | ✔ | ✔ |
Includes Teacher Licensing Accounts | ✘ | ✔ |
Free 6 Printable Lesson Plan Template | ✘ | ✔ |
How It Works
✔ Open your SMART Syllabus PDF
✔ Make sure you’re connected to the internet
✔ Click on any skill listed in the PDF
✔ Watch the matching tutorial instantly—no searching required
✔ Replay, rewind, and explore as many skills as you like
How Are We Different
✔ First-ever video-based, teacher training curriculum across genres
✔ SMART Syllabus = Clickable, Organized, Progression-Based
✔ Studio-tested by 1,000s of teachers + 95+ accredited courses
✔ Perfect for dance teachers and subs
Why We Call It SMART
SMART stands for
✔ Structured: Clear skill progressions + matched tutorials
✔ Mapped: Skill charts by level
✔ Accessible: On any device, anywhere
✔ Ready-to-Use: No prep needed
✔ Teachable: Just click + go
What are the Benefits
✔ Aligns staff across all genres and levels
✔ Prevents gaps in training and skipped fundamentals
✔ Works for substitute teachers + new hires
✔ Adapts to growing programs and evolving needs
Ultimate Curriculum Vault
The top-tier, done-for-you dance curriculum bundle for schools + studios. Each clickable PDF links directly to teacher training tutorials. Open, click, teach. That’s it. Includes every genre, level, and skill component—from warm-ups to combos.
Who Is It For?
- Dance Studios juggling multiple instructors with inconsistent teaching styles
- Magnet or Charter Schools delivering structured performing arts programs
- PE Dance Programs looking for standards-based supplemental content
- Academic Schools wanting a plug-and-play digital curriculum solution
DTCE Offers More Than Just the SMART Syllabus
DTCE also offers:
- SMART Lesson Plans – 10 months of downloadable class plans with video links for Acro, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Primary, and Fusion (Conditioning & Flexibility)
- SMART 10-Month Success Kit – Video-based lesson plans, themes, printables, music, games, awards, and tips—just open, click, and teach
- Teacher Training Tutorial Videos – Step-by-step demos that show exactly how to teach each skill
- À La Carte Courses – DTCE’s À La Carte Collection lets you buy one course, one level, or one bundle—with lifetime access and SMART Resources included to streamline your dance curriculum
- Platinum Memberships (Monthly/Annual) – DTCE’s Platinum Membership gives dance teachers all-access to 4,000+ video tutorials and 900+ syllabus—across all genres and levels—with flexible monthly access, save 20% annually, cancel anytime, and start with a free trial
- Corporate Membership (Bi-Annual) – DTCE’s Corporate Membership includes 7 free teacher accounts and provides all-access to our accredited, video-based curriculum. This includes over 4,000 tutorial videos, 900+ basic syllabus guides, SMART Resources, and Interactive Resources—everything you need to streamline your studio’s curriculum and keep your entire team aligned.
Whether you run a single studio, multiple locations, or a district-wide dance program, DTCE scales with your needs and helps you build a confident, consistent teaching team.
The Mastermind Behind the DTCE Method
Who is behind all of these?
Created by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former owner of one of the Top 50 studios in the U.S. (17 instructors, 600+ students). She built DTCE to solve the real challenges dance educators face—teacher burnout, inconsistent training, and skipped progressions. Today, the DTCE Method is trusted by thousands and delivers the structure, clarity, and support every studio needs.
What the Dance Teachers are Saying
FAQs About SMART Syllabus à la carte
A clickable PDF where every skill links to a tutorial. Instant access. Total clarity.
Absolutely. You can print the SMART Syllabus and keep it in your teacher binder for easy reference.
Just note: the clickable video links only work when opened digitally on your device.
All of the above. It’s built to keep your whole team aligned, no matter who’s teaching.
No, since the videos are hosted online, you need an internet connection to play the videos.
All purchases are final sale and non-refundable. Due to the digital nature of our products and instant access to downloadable content and training videos, we are unable to offer refunds once a purchase is completed.
However, we will gladly make exceptions if the issue is on our end, such as:
✔ You were charged twice for the same product
✔ You accidentally received the wrong course or level due to a system error
✔ There was a technical failure that prevented access, and we were unable to resolve it
We’re committed to making things right if there’s a genuine mistake on our part. For any concerns, please email us at info@dancethecuttingedge.com so we can help as quickly as possible.
