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.

Tap Smarter, Train Harder – Elevate Your Skills with These Courses!

✔ 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!