WARM UP COMPLETE GENRE SERIES: JAZZ, TAP, & ACRO (BEGINNER-ADVANCED)
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Affordable Warm-Up Curriculum for Dance Teachers: A Full-Body Teacher Training Solution for Jazz, Tap & Acro
Dance teachers know that class success starts before the choreography begins. That’s why DTCE’s Warm-Up Complete Genre Series: Jazz, Tap, & Acro (Beginner–Advanced) is the go-to teacher training tool for building structure, efficiency, and readiness into every lesson. With 170+ warm-up skills, 17+ matching syllabus guides, and 4+ hours of expert-led tutorials, this all-in-one program helps educators design warm-ups that boost flexibility, activate muscles, and promote injury prevention—without wasting time or improvising last-minute drills.
From body alignment for posture control to plank twists for core strength, this affordable curriculum gives you a clear, progressive warm-up system that integrates seamlessly with your Jazz, Tap, and Acro training. Whether you’re prepping beginners or conditioning advanced students, this course sets your dancers (and your classes) up for success from the very first exercise.
Key Features of Warm Up Complete Genre Series: Jazz, Tap, & Acro
✔ 170+ Essential Skills, 17+ Syllabus Guides, 4+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips
✔ Drills for Strength, Mobility & Injury Prevention
✔ Designed for Jazz, Tap & Acro Warm-Up Training
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
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 Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Ensuring students develop proficiency at each level is critical for injury prevention, long-term success, and confidence in their dance training. Teachers must ensure dancers achieve control, coordination, and strength before progressing, reinforcing proper technique and muscle memory. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, educators can confidently deliver high-quality instruction, maintain consistency across all levels, and set students on the right path for success.
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 improves dancer preparation while reducing teacher workload.
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 warm-up sequence is progression-based and style-specific, ensuring dancers develop proper technique, activation, and endurance 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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✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises targeting strength, endurance, and agility, complementing warm-up routines for peak performance.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of across-the-floor progressions and center combinations, reinforcing warm-up fundamentals.
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hours of rhythm and footwork drills, improving articulation and muscle activation.
✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills & 11+ hours of technique, safety drills, and flexibility training, ensuring proper strength and control for acro-based warm-ups.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials designed to maximize range of motion and prevent injuries.
Your Instructors: Dance Curriculum Specialists
This series is led by Kimberly Beck Thomson and Curtis Holland, two accomplished dance educators who bring a wealth of expertise in Jazz, Tap, and Acro warm-ups to help teachers structure effective, progression-based training sessions.
Kimberly Beck Thomson – Jazz & Acro Warm-Up Specialist
A certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, Kimberly specializes in progression-based dance education and teacher training. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has guided countless instructors in implementing structured warm-up techniques that enhance movement quality, build strength, and prevent injury.
A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly has designed comprehensive Jazz and Acro warm-ups that focus on developing coordination, alignment, dynamic control, and injury prevention. Her structured approach ensures that teachers have the necessary tools to prepare dancers effectively for technical execution and performance success.
Curtis Holland – Tap Warm-Up Specialist
Leading the Tap Warm-Up Series is Curtis Holland, a standout performer and instructor known for his expertise in rhythm and musicality. You may recognize Curtis from So You Think You Can Dance: Season 10, where his intricate footwork and dynamic stage presence set him apart.
Trained under industry legends like Savion Glover, Curtis has performed on Broadway in productions such as Mean Girls and Shuffle Along. His warm-up series is designed to help dancers refine tap articulation, timing, and control, ensuring that teachers can lead their students through structured, engaging, and rhythm-driven exercises.
With Kimberly guiding the Jazz & Acro warm-ups and Curtis leading the Tap warm-up series, this program offers a comprehensive approach to preparing dancers across multiple styles with proper technique, dynamic conditioning, and structured progressions
Prepare, Strengthen & Activate with DTCE’s Warm-Up Complete Genre Series!
WARM UP FULL COURSE SERIES: ACRO (BEGINNER-ADVANCED)
Affordable Acro Warm-Up Curriculum for Dance Teachers Who Want Results
DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Full Course Series gives dance teachers a complete teacher training solution for prepping acro dancers the smart way—with structure, safety, and strength in mind. With 63+ dynamic warm-up skills, 9+ structured syllabus guides, and 30+ minutes of expert-led instruction, this curriculum builds the flexibility, endurance, and control dancers need to master acro safely and effectively.
Designed for real-world studio use, this affordable system includes three teacher-approved warm-up formats: the Acro Circle for follow-the-leader training and activation, the Runway Warm-Up for cardio-based power-building, and Flat & Stacked Mats for creative, mat-based conditioning. Whether you’re training for tumbling, aerials, or partner work, this warm-up course helps teachers lay the foundation for safe execution and technical growth—without reinventing the wheel.
Key Features of DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Series
✔ 63+ Dynamic Warm-Up Skills, 9+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 30+ Minutes of Expert Instruction
✔ Focused Training on Flexibility, Strength & Body Control
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions for Alignment, Muscle Activation & Injury Prevention
✔ Designed for Acro Dancers to Build Mobility, Balance, Endurance & Power
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
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 Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Ensuring students develop proficiency at each level is critical for injury prevention, long-term success, and confidence in their dance training. Teachers must ensure dancers achieve control, coordination, and strength before progressing, reinforcing proper technique and muscle memory. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, educators can confidently deliver high-quality instruction, maintain consistency across all levels, and set students on the right path for success
Who Is It For?
Perfect for acro teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Series provides a ready-to-use, structured training system that improves dancer preparation while simplifying lesson planning for instructors.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and acro-specific, ensuring dancers develop the necessary strength, flexibility, and control for safe and effective skill execution.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE provides the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills & 11+ hours of technique, safety drills, and flexibility training, ensuring proper strength and control for acro-based movement.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises designed to enhance core strength, endurance, and agility, essential for acrobatic execution.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials targeting increased range of motion and injury prevention, a perfect complement to acro warm-ups.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of progressions and center combinations that reinforce acro warm-up foundations through technique-based drills.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering acro, leaps, turns, and transitions, ensuring well-rounded strength and technical execution.
Meet Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson – Acro Warm-Up Specialist
Leading the Acro Warm-Up Series is Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.
Kimberly specializes in progression-based Acro training and teacher education, helping instructors implement structured warm-ups that build strength, enhance movement quality, and prevent injury. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and acro specialist, Kimberly has developed comprehensive warm-up strategies that emphasize coordination, alignment, and dynamic control.
Her progression-based approach ensures that teachers have the tools to effectively prepare dancers for safe skill development and technical execution.
Build Strength, Balance & Flexibility with DTCE’s Acro Warm-Up Curriculum!
WARM UP FULL COURSE: JAZZ CENTER STANDING (PRIMARY)
Beginner Jazz Warm-Up Curriculum for Dance Teachers Seeking an Affordable Training System
DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up Full Course is a beginner-friendly training system designed to introduce young dancers to fundamental jazz movements, posture control, and body coordination. With 5+ essential warm-up skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 5+ minutes of expert-led instruction, this series ensures students develop balance, alignment, and movement awareness while preparing for more advanced jazz techniques.
This standing warm-up sequence focuses on pliés and heel raises for foundational strength, lateral stretches and flat backs for flexibility, and rib isolations for control and articulation. Dancers also refine pike stretches and penché positioning, helping them build confidence and proper technique from an early stage.
With DTCE’s step-by-step tutorial videos + matching syllabus, dance teachers gain a structured, engaging warm-up routine that develops young dancers’ coordination and technique in a fun and accessible way.
Key Features of DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up
✔ 5+ Essential Warm-Up Skills, 2+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 5+ Minutes of Expert-Led Instruction
✔ Focused on Posture, Balance & Foundational Movement Control
✔ Structured Routines Designed for Young Dancers
✔ Ideal for Primary Jazz Training to Build Coordination & Technique
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
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 Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Ensuring students develop proficiency at each level is critical for injury prevention, long-term success, and confidence in their dance training. Teachers must ensure dancers achieve control, coordination, and strength before progressing, reinforcing proper technique and muscle memory. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, educators can confidently deliver high-quality instruction, maintain consistency across all levels, and set students on the right path for success
Who Is It For?
Perfect for jazz teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and youth dance classes, DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up Series provides a ready-to-use, structured training system that builds foundational technique while simplifying lesson planning for instructors.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and jazz-specific, ensuring young dancers build proper strength, alignment, and balance 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 provides the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of across-the-floor progressions and center combinations, reinforcing jazz warm-up foundations.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to build strength, endurance, and agility, supporting young dancers’ development.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials designed to enhance mobility and prevent injuries.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering jazz technique, transitions, and movement control.
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hours of step-by-step breakdowns, focusing on proper alignment, turnout, and positioning for jazz.
Meet Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson – Jazz Curriculum Specialist
Leading the Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up Series is Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.
Kimberly specializes in progression-based jazz training and teacher education, helping instructors implement structured warm-ups that develop young dancers’ technique, movement quality, and confidence. A third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and jazz specialist, Kimberly has created engaging warm-up routines that emphasize posture, articulation, and coordination—all essential for jazz training at the primary level.
Her progression-based approach ensures that teachers have the tools to effectively introduce jazz fundamentals in an accessible and structured way.
Build Balance, Strength & Confidence with DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up!
WARM UP: JAZZ FULL COURSE SERIES (BEGINNER-ADVANCED)
Jazz Warm-Up Curriculum That Works: Affordable Teacher Training for Stronger, Safer Dancers
DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Full Course Series is the warm-up solution every jazz teacher needs. This affordable, done-for-you curriculum features 101+ skill-building exercises, 10+ structured syllabus guides, and 4+ hours of expert instruction designed to help your dancers develop the strength, flexibility, and stamina needed for higher-level jazz technique.
Each warm-up is crafted with purpose—plié/relevé to build balance and stability, pike stretches to lengthen and prepare hamstrings, and battements à la secondé to strengthen legs and extend range. Whether you’re prepping beginners or challenging advanced dancers, this system gives you the tools to deliver safe, progressive warm-ups that eliminate guesswork and reduce injury risk. With tutorial videos + matching syllabus, this training series helps teachers create consistent, high-performance results from the very first plié.
Key Features of DTCE’s Warm-Up Jazz Series
✔ 101+ Warm-Up Skills, 10+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 4+ Hours of Expert Instruction
✔ Progressive Training Focused on Flexibility, Strength & Endurance
✔ Right/Left Demonstrations + Multi-Angle Views for Ultimate Clarity
✔ Ideal for Jazz Warm-Ups, Technique Prep & Injury Prevention in All Class Settings
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
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 Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Ensuring students develop proficiency at each level is critical for injury prevention, long-term success, and confidence in their dance training. Teachers must ensure dancers achieve control, coordination, and strength before progressing, reinforcing proper technique and muscle memory. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, educators can confidently deliver high-quality instruction, maintain consistency across all levels, and set students on the right path for success
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE’s Jazz Warm-Up Series provides a ready-to-use, structured training system that improves dancer preparation while reducing teacher workload.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and jazz-specific, ensuring dancers build proper strength, flexibility, and endurance 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 provides the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to build strength, endurance, and agility, complementing jazz warm-up sequences for peak performance.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of across-the-floor progressions and center combinations, reinforcing warm-up foundations.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials designed to enhance range of motion and control, supporting jazz technique.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering essential techniques like pirouettes, leaps, transitions, and dynamic jumps.
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hours of breakdowns, focusing on proper alignment, turnout, and positioning to refine jazz movement.
Meet Your Instructor: A Leader in Dance Education & Curriculum Design
Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.
Kimberly served on the Board of Directors for Florida Dance Masters for 25 years, shaping high-quality dance education standards. As a third-generation dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and sought-after master teacher, her expertise ensures progression-based learning and technical excellence at every level.
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WARM UP: TAP FULL COURSE SERIES (BEGINNER-ADVANCED)
Tap Into Precision: Affordable Teacher Training for Warm-Up Success
DTCE’s Tap Warm-Up Full Course Series is the go-to curriculum for dance educators who want to build sound clarity, control, and coordination—right from the warm-up. With 8+ essential skills, 4+ structured syllabus guides, and 20+ minutes of expert instruction, this affordable teacher training resource helps dancers activate their feet, sharpen their timing, and prep for technical success.
Focused on foot articulation, weight transfer, and rhythmic precision, this system takes the guesswork out of teaching tap warm-ups. From toe taps & heel digs to flap heel combos, every drill reinforces proper mechanics and musicality. With tutorial videos + matching syllabus, DTCE gives teachers a ready-to-use method for delivering progressive, studio-ready warm-ups that truly make every step count.
Key Features of DTCE’s Warm-Up Tap Series
✔ 8+ Essential Warm-Up Skills, 4+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 20+ Minutes of Expert Instruction
✔ Targeted Training for Foot Articulation, Control & Precision
✔ Step-by-Step Drills for Proper Execution & Alignment
✔ Designed for Tap Dancers to Improve Timing, Coordination & Rhythmic Clarity
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage. Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
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 Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Ensuring students develop proficiency at each level is critical for injury prevention, long-term success, and confidence in their dance training. Teachers must ensure dancers achieve control, coordination, and strength before progressing, reinforcing proper technique and muscle memory. With DTCE’s progression-based curriculum, educators can confidently deliver high-quality instruction, maintain consistency across all levels, and set students on the right path for success
Who Is It For?
Perfect for tap teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, DTCE’s Tap Warm-Up Series provides a ready-to-use, structured training system that improves dancer preparation while simplifying lesson planning for instructors.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances studio training. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and tap-specific, ensuring dancers build proper strength, articulation, and endurance 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 provides the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hours of rhythm and footwork drills, reinforcing warm-up foundations for technical training.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to build endurance, balance, and strength, supporting precise tap articulation and control.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials designed to enhance foot mobility and prevent injuries in tap training.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering essential movement techniques, transitions, and dynamic performance skills.
Meet Your Instructor: Curtis Holland – Tap Warm-Up Specialist
Leading the Tap Warm-Up Series is Curtis Holland, a standout performer and instructor known for his expertise in rhythm and musicality. You may recognize Curtis from So You Think You Can Dance: Season 10, where his intricate footwork and dynamic stage presence set him apart.
Trained under tap legends like Savion Glover, Curtis has performed on Broadway in productions such as Mean Girls and Shuffle Along. His warm-up series is designed to help dancers refine tap articulation, timing, and control, ensuring that teachers can lead their students through structured, engaging, and rhythm-driven exercises.
With Kimberly guiding the Jazz & Acro warm-ups and Curtis leading the Tap Warm-Up Series, this program offers a comprehensive approach to preparing dancers across multiple styles with proper technique, dynamic conditioning, and structured progressions.
Refine Your Articulation & Control with DTCE’s Tap Warm-Up Curriculum!