COMBOS RECREATIONAL COMPLETE GENRE SERIES: JAZZ & LYRICAL BEGINNER
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The Beginner-Friendly Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Confidence & Technique with Ease
Make teaching beginner jazz and lyrical stress-free with DTCE’s Combos Recreational Complete Genre Series: Jazz & Lyrical Beginner—a structured, video-based training program designed to introduce fundamental movement, build coordination, and boost dancers’ confidence.
This course features two beginner jazz combos that focus on both technical development and performance skills. Dancers will improve control, sharpen musicality, and strengthen stage presence while mastering foundational jazz and lyrical techniques. With tutorial videos + a matching syllabus, this resource gives teachers a step-by-step guide to deliver engaging, structured choreography instruction that builds a strong technical foundation—all at a pace that supports success.
Key Features of Combos Recreational Complete Genre Series
✔ 2 Beginner Jazz Combos | 16 Sections of Guided Instruction | Structured Syllabus for Clear Instruction
✔ Develops a Strong Foundation in Jazz & Lyrical Dance Styles
✔ Teaches Essential Movements, Musicality & Performance Skills
✔ Step-by-Step Instruction to Build Confidence & Control
✔ Dynamic & Expressive Choreographed Combinations for Engaging Learning
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
Our tutorial videos and matching syllabus work together seamlessly, giving teachers a structured choreography guide that removes the guesswork from instruction. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a practical resource that helps teachers stay organized while confidently leading dancers through routines. With this ready-to-use system, educators can streamline instruction using built-in timestamps, right-side/left-side demonstrations, and slow-motion breakdowns for clear and effective teaching.
This done-for-you structure allows teachers to focus on delivering engaging choreography and refining performance quality, rather than spending hours planning and breaking down routines.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and recreational dance teams, DTCE provides a ready-to-use, affordable training system that helps beginner dancers develop foundational technique, musicality, and performance confidence while making lesson planning easier and more effective.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning while ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Choreo Series – 16+ expertly choreographed routines with 5.5+ hours of tutorials, covering Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Primary, and more. Shot with multiple camera angles, making learning accessible for all levels.
✔ Combos Recreational – 31+ modules and 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical, structured for beginner to advanced dancers. This series helps build a strong foundation while progressing to more complex choreography.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ essential skills and 12+ hours of instruction, covering center-floor exercises, across-the-floor drills, turns, jumps, and leaps. This program strengthens technique, endurance, and overall performance quality.
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ key skills and 1+ hour of instructional content, designed to build muscle memory, reinforce technical execution, and add structure to jazz-based classes.
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ targeted skills and 2+ hours of specialized instruction to enhance timing, coordination, and execution. Includes front and back views, making it ideal for visual learners looking to perfect dynamic movement.
Your Instructors: Master Dance Curriculum Specialists
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience in training teachers and developing structured dance education. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has helped countless instructors implement effective choreography techniques. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly has worked with top industry professionals, choreographed for major productions, and judged national competitions. Many of her former students have gone on to Broadway, national tours, and backup dancing for top artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
Ashley Laughlin was born and raised in Miramar, FL and began dancing at the age of 5. She competitively trained for 17 years across multiple dance styles and genres, earning recognition for her achievements, including a True Performer Award and an Assistant Coach Award for Dance League. Ashley was an officer of the Seminole Dance Force, Florida State University’s nationally recognized competitive Sports Club Dance Team. Currently, she teaches at multiple studios in South Florida and serves as the Head Coach for the Archbishop McCarthy Maverick Legacies High School Dance Team. She is also a Miami Heat Dancer, bringing her professional performance expertise to her teaching and coaching.
Teach with Ease—No More Last-Minute Choreography!
DTCE’s Combos Recreational Complete Series gives you ready-to-teach beginner jazz and lyrical combos, so you can focus on engaging your students and building their confidence—without the stress.
Set your classes up for success with fresh, fun choreography—done for you and ready to go!
Music Copyright Clause:
“The suggested music for this choreography includes Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor, BOP! by JoJo Siwa, and Waves (Royalty-Free Music); however, due to copyright restrictions, the audio in this video has been overlaid and may not be in sync with the movement. For optimal results, we recommend using the original tracks as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”
COMBOS RECREATIONAL FULL COURSE SERIES: JAZZ BEGINNER
The Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Trust to Make Beginner Jazz Simple, Fun, and Effective
Teaching beginner jazz doesn’t have to be overwhelming—DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course Series: Jazz Beginner makes it easy, engaging, and completely done for you. This video-based training program is designed to introduce core jazz techniques while building dancer confidence, coordination, and performance quality.
With 2+ beginner-level combos, this course focuses on technical development, musicality, and movement precision—all in a format that’s easy for both teachers and dancers to follow. Paired with tutorial videos + a matching syllabus, this resource gives dance educators the structure they need to guide students through foundational jazz skills while keeping class fun, focused, and full of progress.
Key Features of Combos Recreational Full Course Series
✔ 2 Beginner Jazz Combos | 25+ Sections of Guided Instruction | Structured Syllabus for Clear Teaching
✔ Introduces Fundamental Jazz Techniques in a Fun & Engaging Way
✔ Builds Confidence, Control & Musicality in Young Dancers
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips for Seamless Class Application
✔ Establishes a Strong Foundation for Future Jazz Training
How DTCE’s Matching Syllabus Simplifies Choreography Instruction
DTCE’s tutorial videos and matching syllabus are designed to work seamlessly, providing built-in timestamps that help teachers navigate choreography breakdowns effortlessly. Instead of relying on scattered notes or memorization, this syllabus serves as a structured reference tool, ensuring instructors can efficiently guide dancers through routines while staying on track.
With this done-for-you system, educators can spend less time deconstructing choreography and more time refining execution, performance quality, and stage presence, using timestamps for quick access to key moments in the tutorial videos—removing the stress of manually breaking down movement.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, and school programs, this comprehensive, done-for-you syllabus helps educators introduce jazz fundamentals in a way that is engaging, structured, and easy to implement.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
Accelerate Your Progress— Start Your Next Course!
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5 hrs. of tutorials from master instructors, shot from multiple angles for all levels & styles—Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Primary, & more.
✔ Combos Recreational – 31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical. Perfect for beginner-advanced levels, helping dancers build a strong foundation while progressing to challenge their skills.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of instruction covering essential steps, center-floor techniques, across-the-floor exercises, turns, jumps, and leaps—helping dancers improve technique, build strength, and enhance performance.
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of tutorial content for jazz-based dance styles to ensure a solid technical foundation, adding structure to class, and promoting muscle memory.
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. of tutorials targeting specific techniques. Includes clear front and back views, making t ideal for visual learners to improve timing, coordination, and precision.
Expertly Designed Jazz Training by a Dance Education Leaders
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience in training teachers and developing structured dance education. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has helped countless instructors implement effective choreography techniques. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly has worked with top industry professionals, choreographed for major productions, and judged national competitions. Many of her former students have gone on to Broadway, national tours, and backup dancing for top artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
Ashley Laughlin was born and raised in Miramar, FL and began dancing at the age of 5. She competitively trained for 17 years across multiple dance styles and genres, earning recognition for her achievements, including a True Performer Award and an Assistant Coach Award for Dance League. Ashley was an officer of the Seminole Dance Force, Florida State University’s nationally recognized competitive Sports Club Dance Team. Currently, she teaches at multiple studios in South Florida and serves as the Head Coach for the Archbishop McCarthy Maverick Legacies High School Dance Team. She is also a Miami Heat Dancer, bringing her professional performance expertise to her teaching and coaching.
Teach with Confidence—Get DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course Series: Jazz Beginner Today!
Music Copyright Clause:
“The suggested music for this choreography includes Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor and BOP! by JoJo Siwa; however, due to copyright restrictions, the audio in this video has been overlaid and may not be in sync with the movement. For optimal results, we recommend using the original tracks as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”
COMBOS RECREATIONAL FULL COURSE: LYRICAL BEGINNER
The Lyrical Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Confidence, Control & Expression
Make teaching beginner lyrical effortless with DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course: Lyrical Beginner—a structured, video-based training program designed to introduce expressive movement, control, and storytelling skills in a way that’s both meaningful and easy to teach.
This course includes 5+ combo breakdowns focused on fluidity, musical phrasing, and emotional execution. Dancers will refine movement quality, build performance artistry, and strengthen technique in a step-by-step format that keeps both students and teachers on track. With tutorial videos + a matching syllabus, this resource offers a clear teaching guide that helps educators lead dancers with confidence, while nurturing their musicality and expressive skills from the very start.
Key Features of Lyrical Combos Recreational
✔ 5+ Breakdowns | 2+ Syllabus Guides | 13+ Minutes of Step-by-Step Instruction
✔ Introduces Expressive Movement & Storytelling for Beginner Dancers
✔ Develops Control, Musicality & Confidence in Lyrical Technique
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips for Easy Implementation
✔ Offers a Clear, Guided Approach to Teaching Lyrical Fundamentals
Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success
DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus work together, ensuring teachers follow a clear, structured progression rather than guessing when to introduce skills. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus is a step-by-step roadmap that helps teachers guide students through expressive execution and technical refinement with confidence.
With this done-for-you structure, teachers can focus on building artistry and strengthening technique instead of spending hours creating lesson plans from scratch.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, and school programs, this comprehensive, done-for-you syllabus helps educators introduce lyrical fundamentals in a structured, engaging, and effective way.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every lesson is progression-based and age-appropriate, ensuring students build a strong foundation for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
Stay Ahead— Your Next Course is Ready!
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5 hrs. of tutorials from master instructors, shot from multiple angles for all levels & styles—Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Primary, & more.
✔ Combos Recreational – 31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical. Perfect for beginner-advanced levels, helping dancers build a strong foundation while progressing to challenge their skills.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of instruction covering essential steps, center-floor techniques, across-the-floor exercises, turns, jumps, and leaps—helping dancers improve technique, build strength, and enhance performance.
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of tutorial content for jazz-based dance styles to ensure a solid technical foundation, adding structure to class, and promoting muscle memory.
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. of tutorials targeting specific techniques. Includes clear front and back views, making it ideal for visual learners to improve timing, coordination, and precision.
Meet the Expert Behind DTCE’s Choreography & Training
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience in training teachers and developing structured dance education. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has helped countless instructors implement effective choreography techniques. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly has worked with top industry professionals, choreographed for major productions, and judged national competitions. Many of her former students have gone on to Broadway, national tours, and backup dancing for top artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
Make lyrical class inspiring, structured, and stress-free with DTCE’s Combos Recreational Full Course: Lyrical Beginner!
Music Copyright Clause:
“The suggested music for this choreography is Waves (Royalty-Free Music); however, due to copyright restrictions, the audio in this video has been overlaid and may not be in sync with the movement. For optimal results, we recommend using the original track as intended when teaching or performing this routine.”