PRIMARY FOR TOTS COMPLETE GENRE SERIES: BALLET, TAP, & TUMBLING VOL. I-II
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The Preschool Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Trust to Build Tiny Dancers with Big Potential
At Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE), we know a dancer’s journey doesn’t start at age 10—it starts with the first plié, first hop, and first tumble in a class that’s structured, fun, and developmentally smart. That’s why we created the Primary for Tots Complete Genre Series: Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Vol. I–II—a full preschool training system designed specifically for ages 3–5. This isn’t just cute choreography—it’s a comprehensive, progression-based curriculum that lays the foundation for technical growth through age-appropriate, play-driven learning.
With 160+ foundational skills, 15+ ready-to-go syllabus guides, and 4.75+ hours of expert-led tutorials, this all-in-one program gives teachers everything they need to build confidence, coordination, rhythm, and control across three essential genres: Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling. Whether you’re running a weekly preschool class or launching a progressive early training track, this course ensures even your youngest students thrive—with movement that’s smart, safe, and totally adorable.
Dancers will explore Primary Ballet skills like Princess Walks, Butterfly Stretch, and Port de Bras, while building rhythmic coordination through Tap staples like Shuffle Step, Kick Ball Change, and Irish. Tumbling favorites such as Forward Roll, Angel Backbend, and Cartwheel develop the agility, balance, and strength tots need to start their dance journey with the right technique—right from the start.
Key Features of Primary for Tots: Ballet, Tap & Tumbling Vol. I–II
✔ 160+ Preschool Skills, 15+ Syllabus Guides, 4.75+ Hours of Instruction
✔ Developmentally Appropriate Progressions Focused on Rhythm, Coordination & Confidence
✔ Pre-Ballet (95+ Skills) | Tap for Tots (30+ Skills) | Tumbling for Tots (40+ Skills)
✔ Built-In Cues, Teaching Tips & Structured Music-Based Exercises
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured roadmap for preschool instruction, outlining exactly what to teach at each level and ensuring your youngest dancers master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Teachers are guided through age-appropriate progressions that promote musicality, spatial awareness, motor skills, and confidence—all through fun, focused activities.
This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing educators to focus on hands-on corrections, refining technique, and supporting proper alignment, coordination, strength, and balance—even in early childhood classes. The result is a calm, consistent classroom environment where students progress safely and effectively, building a strong foundation from the very first step.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills – Title Only – NO Written Breakdown ensures teachers have an affordable, reliable reference for which drills, exercises, and progressions to teach at each level. This structured roadmap helps educators implement well-rounded training, ensuring students develop strong technical foundations before advancing. Along with the progressive list, we also provide a detailed course curriculum description and timestamps, making it even easier for teachers to navigate lessons, structure classes efficiently, and reinforce key techniques. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
Why Laying the Right Foundation Matters
For young dancers, it’s all about building skills step by step—without skipping over key elements. At this stage, the focus isn’t on mastery but on developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through age-appropriate progressions. DTCE’s curriculum ensures no training gaps, helping teachers introduce each concept clearly and consistently while reinforcing proper technique from the start.
Who Is It For?
Preschool dance teachers, studio owners, recreational or competitive programs, and early childhood instructors seeking a complete solution for introducing foundational technique. Whether you’re new to teaching little ones or simply tired of winging it—this series gives you a proven system that works.
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.
Perfect Pairings for Preschool Progression – Shop Now!
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. of instruction covering partner work, aerials, and back handsprings
✔ Ballet Series – 140+ exercises & 12+ hrs. of tutorials on placement, alignment, and posture
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hrs. of tutorials covering rhythm, patterns, and essential tap foundations
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hrs. across all styles, including multi-angle footage for preschool combo classes
✔ Preschool: Hip Hop Vol. I – 35+ confidence-building combos for high-energy littles
Your Instructors: Kimberly Beck Thomson & Sofia Arencibia
This Primary for Tots series is taught by two expert educators, each bringing their own specialty to your screen through the DTCE method.
Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist, teaches Tap and Tumbling. With 35+ years of experience, she’s known for her structured, progression-based teaching and leadership as the former Artistic Director of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studios in the U.S.).
Sofia Arencibia, Artistic Director of Artistic Dance Center, leads Ballet. A YAGP finalist and highly trained ballerina, Sofia brings technical excellence with child-friendly instruction. Her real-world ballet experience blends beautifully with preschool pedagogy, making ballet accessible and magical.
The ballet curriculum is based on Kimberly’s syllabus, brought to life by Sofia’s performance-driven, age-appropriate delivery.
Build a Strong, Structured Foundation for Little Dancers—Without the Guesswork
With playful structure, real technique, and trusted instruction, DTCE’s Primary for Tots Complete Genre Series turns beginner classes into a success story. Whether you’re wrangling 3-year-olds or helping your 5s prepare for recital season, this is the preschool curriculum you’ve been waiting for.
Teach better. Stress less. Start today with DTCE!
PRIMARY FULL COURSE SERIES: BALLET VOL. I-II
The Preschool Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Rely On to Build Strong Ballet Foundations
DTCE’s Primary Ballet for Tots Full Course Series: Ballet Vol. I–II gives teachers everything they need to teach preschool ballet with purpose, clarity, and confidence. With 95+ beginner ballet skills, 5+ structured syllabus guides, and 1.5+ hours of expert-led instruction, this progression-based system is designed specifically for ages 3–5, helping teachers deliver technique-based training in a fun, age-appropriate way that young dancers truly understand. With fun-filled exercises in an animated setting, this course is ideal to screen-share with students during online learning.
This isn’t just about cute recital routines—it’s about laying down proper ballet technique through playful, kid-friendly exercises that promote alignment, musicality, posture, and balance. Each lesson includes teacher tips, demos, and corrections, so you can teach with confidence—no need to reinvent the wheel. Volume I features imaginative movement like Picking Up Flowers, Butterfly Stretch, and Princess Walks, while Volume II explores key foundational techniques such as Tendu On Cloud, Port de Bras, and Three Step Turn. Every activity builds real technique in a developmentally appropriate way—creating dancers who are confident, coordinated, and ready for the next level.
Use this course as a standalone preschool ballet program or as the ideal lead-in to DTCE’s Ballet Full Course Series, which offers 140+ exercises and 12+ hours of advanced classical instruction. Either way, you’re setting your youngest dancers up for long-term success—with structure you can trust.
Key Features of Primary Ballet Vol. I–II
✔ 95+ Foundational Ballet Skills, 5+ Structured Syllabus Guides, 1.5+ Hours of Expert Instruction
✔ Covers Posture, Pliés, Classical Positions & Graceful Movement
✔ Includes Center Work, Across-the-Floor Progressions & Musicality Games
✔ Designed to Build Alignment, Coordination, and Confidence Through Playful Learning
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured roadmap for preschool instruction, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving forward. Teachers follow age-appropriate progressions that support alignment, coordination, strength, and balance, while also building musicality, spatial awareness, motor skills, and confidence.
This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, creating a calm and consistent classroom structure that helps educators focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique, even for early learners.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills – Title Only – NO Written Breakdown ensures teachers have an affordable, reliable reference for which drills, exercises, and progressions to teach at each level. This structured roadmap helps educators implement well-rounded training, ensuring students develop strong technical foundations before advancing. Along with the progressive list, we also provide a detailed course curriculum description and timestamps, making it even easier for teachers to navigate lessons, structure classes efficiently, and reinforce key techniques. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
Why Laying the Right Foundation Matters
For young dancers, it’s all about building skills step by step—without skipping over key elements. At this stage, the focus isn’t on mastery but on developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through age-appropriate progressions. DTCE’s curriculum ensures no training gaps, helping teachers introduce each concept clearly and consistently while reinforcing proper technique from the start.
Who Is It For
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE provides a ready-to-use, affordable training system that builds dancer confidence while reducing teacher burnout.
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.
Perfect Pairings for Preschool Success – Shop Now!
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. of instruction across aerials, back handsprings, and partner skills
✔ Ballet Series – 140+ exercises & 12+ hrs. of tutorials, with hands-on corrections and execution breakdowns
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hrs. of progressive tutorials to master rhythm, musicality, and step patterns
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hrs. of content across multiple styles, perfect for stage-ready training
✔ Hip Hop Series – 355+ tutorials featuring 275+ skills, center combos, and beginner-friendly progressions
Meet Your Instructor – Sofia Arencibia
This course is taught by Sofia Arencibia, Artistic Director of Artistic Dance Center and founder of Movement Miami. A celebrated dancer and educator, Sofia has performed lead roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, and more. She is a Youth America Grand Prix finalist and a passionate advocate for early ballet education.
Sofia brings Kimberly Beck Thomson’s curriculum to life on screen with thoughtful guidance, clear instruction, and performance quality that captivates young learners. This collaboration offers the best of both worlds: a proven curriculum designed by a preschool expert, delivered by a classically trained ballet educator with a natural gift for teaching tots.
Start Strong with Structured Preschool Ballet Training!
PRIMARY FULL COURSE: TAP VOL. I
Preschool Tap Made Easy: The Dance Teacher’s Go-To for Taming Tiny Tappers
Let’s face it—tap class with little ones can either be a musical mess or a magical moment. DTCE’s Primary for Tots Full Course: Tap Vol. I helps you create the latter with a structured, progression-based curriculum designed for dancers ages 3–5. This course introduces preschoolers to the joy of rhythm while giving you a step-by-step system that’s fun, focused, and beginner-friendly.
With 31+ beginner tap skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 25+ minutes of expert-led instruction, this done-for-you training system lays the foundation for confident, rhythm-based movement. Dancers learn to listen, count, and tap with intention, using single-sound drills like “Tap-Toe Heel Step,” “Slap Shoe & Rock & Roll,” and “Boogie Woogie Heel & Terrific Toes,” before advancing to dynamic skills like “Shuffle Ball Change,” “Double Susie-Q & Push,” and “Triple Shuffle Ball Change.”
Each exercise is broken down with teacher tips, rhythmic cues, and student-friendly demos, giving you the confidence to teach tap effectively—even if it’s your first time leading a preschool class.
Key Features of Tap Vol. I – Primary for Tots
✔ 31+ Foundational Tap Skills, 2+ Syllabus, 25+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips & Rhythm Cues
✔ Drills for Sound Clarity, Coordination & Musical Timing
✔ Designed for Preschool Tap, Combo Classes & Early Childhood Programs
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum is tailored for the Primary Tap Series, giving teachers a clear, structured guide to follow at each level. This rhythm-driven curriculum emphasizes timing, musicality, and clarity of sound, helping young dancers build a solid foundation in basic tap technique. With a focus on age-appropriate progressions, students develop coordination, learn essential footwork patterns, and begin to understand how to stay in sync with the beat. By removing guesswork and ensuring no training gaps, DTCE allows teachers to focus on building strong, confident tap dancers—one sound at a time.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills – Title Only – NO Written Breakdown ensures teachers have an affordable, reliable reference for which drills, exercises, and progressions to teach at each level. This structured roadmap helps educators implement well-rounded training, ensuring students develop strong technical foundations before advancing. Along with the progressive list, we also provide a detailed course curriculum description and timestamps, making it even easier for teachers to navigate lessons, structure classes efficiently, and reinforce key techniques. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
Why Laying the Right Foundation Matters
For young dancers, it’s all about building skills step by step—without skipping over key elements. At this stage, the focus isn’t on mastery but on developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through age-appropriate progressions. DTCE’s curriculum ensures no training gaps, helping teachers introduce each concept clearly and consistently while reinforcing proper technique from the start.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE provides a ready-to-use, affordable training system that builds dancer confidence while reducing teacher burnout.
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.
Great Add-Ons for Preschool Training – Shop Now!
✔ Primary Ballet Vol. I–II – 95+ foundational ballet skills & 1.5+ hours of instruction to build posture, balance, and alignment through creative movement
✔ Primary Tumbling – 40+ tumbling exercises that improve coordination, strength, and spatial awareness
✔ Preschool Hip Hop – Age-appropriate rhythm and movement classes that keep kids engaged while building early musicality and footwork
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines across styles including ballet, tap, jazz & hip hop—perfect for seasonal showcases or inspiration
Meet Your Instructor – Kimberly Beck Thomson
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a third-generation dance educator, master curriculum designer, and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S. With 35+ years of experience, Kimberly specializes in progression-based teaching for young dancers and has helped thousands of instructors deliver developmentally appropriate classes that are both fun and technically strong. Her preschool training methods are designed to eliminate the chaos and give teachers a real system for success. Every exercise in this course reflects Kimberly’s passion for early childhood education, rhythm development, and creative instruction—making this a must-have series for any preschool dance program.
Start strong with sound—add DTCE’s Primary Tap Vol. I to your lineup and turn rhythm into your dancers’ superpower from day one!
Primary for Tots Jazz Series: Vol. I
DTCE’s Jazz for Tots is an upbeat, fun series that incorporates a number of stylized movements, blending elements from a range of dance styles. Throughout the history of dance, jazz dance has developed along with popular music. Your tots will enjoy a full class with warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. At DTCE, the Jazz music and movements used in class are always age-appropriate. Increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance are all benefits of the Jazz genre. With DTCE’s Jazz for Tots course, your dancers will be developing poise, grace, better coordination, and balance in no time!
PRIMARY FULL COURSE: TUMBLING VOL. I
The Teacher Training Curriculum Preschool Dance Teachers Use to Tame Tiny Tumblers with Confidence
Let’s be honest—preschool tumbling can feel like a game of “herd the jellybeans.” But with DTCE’s Tumbling for Tots Vol. I, you’ll turn the chaos into controlled cartwheels, cute candlesticks, and confidence-building flips that actually go somewhere.
This isn’t just another set of drills—it’s a done-for-you, teacher-approved acro curriculum built for ages 3–5. With 40+ beginner tumbling skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 1+ hour of real-world tutorials, this course gives you everything you need to teach balance, coordination, and body control—without losing your sanity (or your voice).
Whether you’re running a combo class, building your preschool program, or just trying to keep those tiny bodies upside-down without meltdowns—this is your golden ticket. We’re talking Tripod Preps, Cartwheels, Angel Backbends, and Bridge Work that’s safe, structured, and actually fun.
And yes—this is where greatness begins. Because this course is the perfect warm-up to DTCE’s Acro Complete Genre Series (aka the holy grail of acro), featuring 960+ skills across 11+ hours of game-changing training from beginner to advanced. So if you want your littles to tumble like champs later, you start right here.
Key Features of Tumbling for Tots Vol. I
✔ 40+ Beginner Acro Skills, 2+ Syllabus Guides, 1+ Hour of Expert-Led Instruction
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions with Practical Teacher Tips
✔ Drills that Build Strength, Flexibility & Focus—Without the Chaos
✔ Perfect for Combo Classes, Preschool Programs & First-Time Tumblers
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teaching Preschool Tumbling, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring young dancers build essential skills before moving on. Educators are given a clear roadmap with age-appropriate progressions focused on developing coordination, strength, and motor skills through fun, safe, and engaging exercises. This system eliminates guesswork and prevents training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on spotting techniques, building confidence, and helping preschoolers progress safely and successfully in their tumbling journey.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills – Title Only – NO Written Breakdown ensures teachers have an affordable, reliable reference for which drills, exercises, and progressions to teach at each level. This structured roadmap helps educators implement well-rounded training, ensuring students develop strong technical foundations before advancing. Along with the progressive list, we also provide a detailed course curriculum description and timestamps, making it even easier for teachers to navigate lessons, structure classes efficiently, and reinforce key techniques. With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
Why Laying the Right Foundation Matters
For young dancers, it’s all about building skills step by step—without skipping over key elements. At this stage, the focus isn’t on mastery but on developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through age-appropriate progressions. DTCE’s curriculum ensures no training gaps, helping teachers introduce each concept clearly and consistently while reinforcing proper technique from the start.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, preschool instructors, and school dance programs who want a real acro plan that works. Whether you’re teaching combo, creating structure, or keeping a class of four-year-olds upright—this one’s for you.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum takes the pressure off your planning and levels up your preschool program. Every lesson is age-appropriate, progression-based, and designed for real results.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE gives you an entire teaching system at your fingertips—no Pinterest boards required.
Best Add-On Courses to Build Stronger Tots – Shop Now!
✔ Acro Series – 960+ skills & 11+ hrs. of instruction covering partner work, aerials, and back handsprings
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills and 5+ hours of tutorials to support safe stretching and expand range of motion
✔ Acro Warm-Up Series – 60+ exercises to prep little bodies for tumbling and prevent injuries
✔ Primary Tap Vol. I – 31+ foundational skills that develop rhythm, timing, and coordination
✔ Primary Ballet Vol. I–II – 95+ exercises and 1.5+ hours of structured beginner ballet training
Your Instructor: A Dance Curriculum Specialist
This course is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a third-generation dance educator with 35+ years of teaching experience and the creator of the DTCE method. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—Kimberly developed her curriculum to support real classroom needs. Her work emphasizes progression-based instruction, hands-on teaching, and developmentally appropriate training that builds strong technique without overwhelming students or educators. Her expertise in preschool and acro education shines throughout this course, giving teachers confidence and structure from the very first drill.
Add it to your class plan today and say hello to your new favorite preschool acro system!
Primary for Tots Hip Hop Series: Vol. I
“Dance: The Cutting Edge – Hip Hop for Tots ” is full of fun-filled steps, exercises, and combinations! Drawing its inspiration from street dancing and popular music, Hip Hop is one of the most celebrated styles of dance today. At DTCE, the Hip Hop music and movements used in class are always age-appropriate. Hip Hop dance is known for its high-energy, fast-paced style that requires endurance, cognition, and more. It can even lead to cardiovascular improvement. Hip Hop dancing also helps children to learn how beats go with the music, teaching rhythm and counting. Your tots will love this vibrant and entertaining series!
Primary for Tots Zumba Series: Vol. I
DTCE’s Zumba for Tots course will help your young dancers to build strength and increase coordination, all while having fun dancing! Zumba is a high energy program inspired by a series of up to sixteen core Latin steps, in four basic rhythms: Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Cumbia. The Zumba for Tots series will help your tots to increase flexibility, improve gross motor skills, enhance memory, and build endurance! This series is full of vibrant, exciting steps (all age-appropriate!) sure to keep your tots engaged in class and having a blast while learning!
