Every great dancer starts with a solid foundation. DTCE’s Technique: Beginner gives teachers a structured, step-by-step system to train alignment, control, and precision right from the start. This course isn’t about rushing into choreography—it’s about teaching beginners to move with purpose, strength, and confidence from Day One.
Use this curriculum alongside any beginning-level DTCE course to transform your classes with muscle memory, postural awareness, and technical strength that will last throughout a dancer’s journey.
What’s Inside Technique: Beginner
✔ 22+ essential technique drills like Plié & Reach, Passé Relevé Balance, Coupé Relevé, Rond de Jambes, Piqué Turns, Saut de Chat, and Tendu
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides for easy, progressive lesson planning
✔ 1+ hour of expert-led tutorials with student demonstrators, step-by-step breakdowns, and teaching tips
✔ Focus on alignment, core strength, posture, and foot articulation—the non-negotiables of strong dancing
This curriculum builds muscle memory, balance, and technical confidence, helping students develop correct form and movement habits that will carry them through any style.
Key Skills Students Will Master
Level 1 technique lays the groundwork for strong, confident movers:
✔ Plié & Reach – Reinforce grounding, coordination, and fluid motion
✔ Flat Back Relevé – Strengthen core engagement and posture
✔ Coupé Relevé – Introduce weight transfer with control and stability
✔ Passé Relevé Balance – Teach centered movement and alignment
✔ Tendu & Rond de Jambes – Build clarity in footwork and turnout
…and 15+ additional essential drills that form the foundation for long-term technical success.
Why DTCE’s Syllabus Works
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus provide a clear, structured progression that eliminates guesswork:
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – Easy-to-follow skill lists and drills
✔ Tutorial-Backed Instruction – Real student demos and step-by-step corrections
✔ Progressive Skill Development – Ensures dancers learn in the proper order
✔ Time-Saving Curriculum – Focus on teaching, not planning
With this system, teachers can confidently introduce, reinforce, and perfect fundamental technique from day one.
Who Is It For?
✔ Dance teachers introducing beginners to Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and other styles
✔ Studio owners looking to build technically strong classes from the ground up
✔ School programs or competitive teams seeking structured beginner training
Recommended DTCE Pairings
Enhance your Technique: Beginner curriculum with:
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills, 32+ syllabus for pom motions, lifts, transitions & more
✔ Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hours of training across technical elements
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills for control, balance, and foundational strength
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills with front/back angles for clarity
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 6+ hours to prep flexibility, endurance, and technique
Meet the Faculty
Adriana Irizarry, nationally recognized choreographer and teacher at Miami Dance Company, brings expertise across Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Jazz Funk, Acrobatics, and Musical Theater.
Kimberly Beck Thomson, certified dance curriculum specialist with over 35 years of experience, ensures a progression-based, injury-conscious, results-driven approach. Together, they provide a proven, classroom-ready system that helps teachers build confident, technically sound dancers from the very first plié.
Step Up Your Technique Program—Start Today
Train smarter. Build stronger. Introduce students to alignment, control, and confidence from day one. DTCE’s Technique: Beginner course gives teachers everything they need to teach foundational technique with clarity, consistency, and real results.