Teaching beginner tap doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. With DTCE’s Tap: Level 1, you’ll have a structured, classroom-ready system that introduces foundational tap technique with precision, progress, and plenty of fun. Whether you’re teaching kids stepping into their first pair of tap shoes or adults trying something new, this course lays the groundwork for strong, musical tappers.
This isn’t just a list of steps—it’s a progression-based training system with syllabus guides, expert video tutorials, and teacher cues that keep your classes organized, effective, and chaos-free.
What’s Inside Tap: Level 1
✔ 39+ beginner tap skills that establish rhythm, sound clarity, and balance
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides for lesson sequencing and progression
✔ 1+ hour of expert-led tutorials with right vs. wrong examples, cueing, and multi-angle demos
✔ Tap vocabulary breakdowns, drills, and musicality exercises
With syllabus + videos working hand in hand, you’ll have a clear roadmap for introducing tap technique in a logical order—so your dancers never skip essential steps.
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What Your Dancers Will Build at This Level
From their very first shuffle to traveling steps with rhythm and coordination, dancers will gain confidence and clarity while staying engaged.
✔ Shuffle Step – Introduces rhythm patterns and directional control
✔ Cramp Rolls – Develops layered sounds and smooth weight transfers
✔ Buffalo – Combines rhythm with traveling movement
✔ Irish (Front & Back) – Strengthens timing and agility
✔ Maxie Ford – Builds compound rhythms with coordination and phrasing
Plus 30+ additional drills covering toes, heels, slaps, digs, chugs, and rhythm patterns—all sequenced for maximum progress.
Why Teachers Love This Syllabus
Teaching tap is about more than memorizing steps—it’s about building musicality, rhythm control, and confidence. DTCE’s structured approach takes the stress out of lesson planning while giving you tools for real-time corrections and classroom management.
✔ Multi-angle breakdowns to demonstrate technique clearly
✔ Right vs. wrong examples to correct common mistakes fast
✔ Cue-based tips that help you reinforce timing and sound clarity
✔ Syllabus progressions that ensure skills build logically
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Who Is It For?
✔ Dance teachers launching beginner tap classes
✔ Studio owners building out tap programs for kids or adults
✔ School and after-school dance programs
✔ Competitive teams looking to strengthen tap technique from the ground up
This system works whether you’re teaching combo classes, recreational groups, or performance teams. With DTCE, you’ll have everything you need to lead confident, musical tappers—without reinventing the wheel.
Perfect Pairings for Tap Success
To get the most out of your Tap: Level 1 training, pair it with these essential DTCE series:
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ tap-specific exercises for flexibility, endurance, and rhythm consistency
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ strength and coordination drills to support tap performance
✔ Flexibility Series – Progressive stretches that improve alignment, articulation, and control
Together, these series ensure your dancers are not just tapping—but tapping with strength, stamina, and style.
Meet the Instructors Behind Tap: Level 1
Curtis Holland (Levels 1–3), Broadway performer and So You Think You Can Dance standout, brings stage-tested training and rhythm mastery to early tap levels.
Alyssa Fernandez (Levels 4–5), national competitor and commercial talent, delivers advanced technique with sharpness and performance flair.
Powered by Kimberly Beck Thomson’s proven DTCE curriculum, these instructors give you classroom-ready material with real-world results.
Set the Tap Tone Early—Start Tap: Level 1 Today
Don’t let tap class feel like noisy guesswork. With DTCE’s Tap: Level 1, you’ll have the structure, clarity, and progressions you need to confidently lead your students toward rhythm mastery—step by step.
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