Your dancers have nailed the shuffles and cramp rolls—now it’s time to turn up the rhythm. With DTCE’s Tap: Level 2, you’ll have a structured, classroom-ready system that guides dancers into more intricate footwork, layered rhythms, and sharper sound control—without the chaos.
Whether you’re teaching recreational beginners ready to advance or young competitors preparing for the stage, this program gives you the roadmap to train with clarity, confidence, and precision.
Bonus? Tap isn’t just great for rhythm—it’s brain training, too. Studies show tap dance boosts academic performance by strengthening memory, sequencing, and pattern recognition. With Level 2, you’re building both better dancers and sharper thinkers.
What’s Inside Tap: Level 2
✔ 36+ intermediate tap skills that introduce layered rhythms & turning patterns
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides to simplify lesson planning
✔ 1.5+ hours of real-time instruction with demonstrations, cueing & corrections
✔ Technique tips and do’s/don’ts that translate directly into choreography
With both syllabus + tutorial videos, you’ll know exactly when and how to introduce each step. No guesswork, no skipping ahead—just progressive, classroom-ready training that sticks.
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Skills Your Dancers Will Master in Tap: Level 2
Tap: Level 2 builds on fundamentals while adding new complexity in timing, phrasing, and sound clarity. Key progressions include:
✔ Single Buck Time Step – Strengthens syncopation and timing
✔ Drawbacks Moving Side – Teaches traveling rhythm with weight control
✔ Double Cramp Roll – Sharpens ankle articulation and layered sound precision
✔ Buffalo Turn – Introduces traveling turns with rhythm-driven movement
✔ Shirley Temple & Riffs – Develops musical phrasing and articulation
✔ Scuffle Ball Change – Adds speed, directional awareness, and precision
…and 30+ more progressions designed to build balance, coordination, and rhythmic awareness.
Why Teachers Love This Level
Tap: Level 2 was designed with real studio needs in mind:
✔ Multi-angle demonstrations for clear breakdowns
✔ Student demonstrators for classroom realism
✔ Side-by-side right vs. wrong examples for faster corrections
✔ Cue-based tips that help you refine timing and sound clarity
✔ Progressions that ensure no skill gaps between levels
Instead of juggling random steps, you’ll be teaching from a step-by-step roadmap that ensures your dancers are always moving forward with confidence.
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Who Is It For?
✔ Dance teachers advancing beginner tap classes
✔ Studio owners adding structure to tap programs
✔ School dance programs needing level-based curriculum
✔ Competitive teams looking to sharpen clarity & speed
This system is perfect for elementary, middle school, or beginner teen dancers ready to progress from Tap: Level 1.
Perfect Pairings for Tap Success
To maximize classroom results, pair Tap: Level 2 with these DTCE resources:
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ tap-friendly exercises for endurance, control, and rhythm stability
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ drills that build the strength and agility needed for clean sound execution
✔ Flexibility Series – Progressive stretching to improve ankle articulation, balance, and performance quality
Together, these pairings create stronger, sharper, more confident tappers.
Meet the Tap Faculty Behind the Training
Curtis Holland (Levels 1–3) – Broadway performer and So You Think You Can Dance standout, Curtis brings elite training, clarity, and stage-tested rhythm mastery to beginner and intermediate tap levels.
Alyssa Fernandez (Levels 4–5) – National competitor and commercial performer, Alyssa adds advanced tap technique, performance quality, and precision to higher levels.
Powered by Kimberly Beck Thomson’s DTCE curriculum, this program delivers progressive, studio-ready training you can trust.
Step Up the Sound—Start Tap: Level 2 Today
Your dancers are ready to go beyond the basics. With DTCE’s Tap: Level 2, you’ll have the progression-based system to teach sharper rhythms, cleaner sounds, and more confident performance—without the prep stress.
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