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!