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Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate "Reliable"

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Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate “Reliable” Sample/Full Video Description

Ready-to-Use Contemporary Choreo for Dance Teachers Great for Class or Stage Performances

Give your dancers a chance to refine their technique and dive deeper into artistry with DTCE’s Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate. This class-ready routine fuses emotional phrasing with intentional movement, encouraging dancers to push past clean lines and into raw expression.

Key Features of DTCE’s Contemporary Choreography Vol. I – Intermediate
10+ combo breakdowns with detailed transitions and dynamic shifts
2+ structured syllabus guides to support class planning and performance prep
9+ minutes of tutorial video with technical demos, musical mapping, and interpretation tips
✔ Perfect for ages 11+ intermediate dancers ready to develop nuance and control
✔ Designed for both class use and stage performance

Why This Intermediate Combo Works

This routine was crafted to develop musical sensitivity, movement articulation, and fluidity under pressure—giving dancers a true intermediate challenge without being overwhelming. Using modern technique, lyrical flow, and unexpected accents, it keeps both the body and the mind fully engaged. It helps dancers balance freedom and form, while training them to perform with greater presence, focus, and expression.

Who Is This For?

Perfect for contemporary dance teachers working with students who have mastered beginner skills and are ready to explore deeper connection, cleaner transitions, and intentional phrasing. Whether it’s for the classroom or the stage, this routine gives your dancers the chance to grow—technically and emotionally.

About Your Choreographer

Choreographed by Dani Solano, a professional performer and choreographer with credits including Step Up: Revolution, Ellen, The Tonight Show, and Good Morning America. Dani has worked with major artists like Pitbull, Bad Bunny, and J. Balvin, and trained under legends such as Parris Goebel and Tanisha Scott. Her choreography blends commercial power with artistic depth, giving teachers material that’s stage-ready and skill-building all in one.

Let Dancers Dig Deeper—Without Getting Los

This routine encourages dancers to explore timing, control, and emotional intent—without sacrificing structure or flow. It’s meaningful, memorable, and built to evolve with your class.

Bring this expressive, movement-driven combo to your intermediate dancers today!

Syllabus

Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate "Reliable" Syllabus Description

Emotion-Driven Contemporary Choreo for Dance Teachers’ Intermediate Students

DTCE’s Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate offers a class-ready routine that blends grounded technique with expressive detail. With 10+ breakdown modules, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 9+ minutes of tutorial video, this combo challenges dancers to move with clarity, breath, and musical intention—without sacrificing structure or teachability.
Rooted in modern technique, lyrical phrasing, and dynamic transitions, this routine gives dancers the opportunity to refine alignment, explore emotional storytelling, and master movement with depth and control.

Key Features of DTCE’s Contemporary Choreography Vol. I: Intermediate

 ✔ 10+ Breakdown Modules, 2+ Syllabus Guides, 9+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Detailed transitions, fluid dynamics, and phrase-based coaching
✔ Multi-angle instruction with musical mapping and interpretation cues
✔ Ideal for recital prep, technique classes, or expressive combo work

Why DTCE’s Matching Syllabus is Essential for Success

DTCE’s tutorial videos + matching syllabus are designed to work hand in hand, providing teachers with a clear, structured progression that eliminates guesswork. Unlike traditional written notes, this syllabus isn’t just a reference—it’s a step-by-step roadmap that ensures teachers know exactly when and how to introduce each movement. This keeps students on track while building skills in a logical, progressive order. With this done-for-you structure, educators can focus on hands-on corrections and technique refinement instead of lesson planning. 

A strong syllabus ensures structured training and prevents technique gaps. With this progression-based system, dancers develop skills in the correct order, never skipping essential steps or jumping ahead too soon. This approach eliminates common mistakes and reinforces proper technique at every level.

How Our Syllabus Works
Mapped Movement & Counts – Easy-to-follow choreography and phrasing
Video-Matched Syllabus – Watch the tutorial + use the matching guide to teach step-by-step
Designed for Real Teachers – Clear enough for substitute teachers or new instructors to follow
Supports Studio Consistency – Ensures every dancer learns the same routine with the same intention

Who Is It For?

Perfect for contemporary dance teachers, combo instructors, studio owners, and elementary to high school programs, this ready-made choreography system helps teachers deliver thoughtful routines with artistry, structure, and ease—while keeping beginner dancers engaged and excited to perform.

Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?

Video-Based Teacher Training Curriculum • Syllabus • SMART Resources • Instant Lesson Plans • Every Skill Linked to a Matching Tutorial • All Genres/All Levels

Finally—a done-for-you, all-in-one, progressive curriculum that gives dance teachers the structure, clarity, and confidence they’ve been missing. With over 95+ courses, 4,000 teacher training tutorial videos, 900+ clickable syllabus, ready-to-teach lesson plans, and the full 10-Month Success Kit, DTCE is the only system built to help you streamline your studio’s curriculum.

Whether you want full access through a membership or you just need a single course, syllabus, or lesson plans à la carte, DTCE fits your teaching style, your schedule, and your budget.

DTCE’s affordable, accredited curriculum gives dance educators ready-made, comprehensive lesson plans that eliminate the stress and guesswork of choreography. DTCE is the go-to solution for studios that want results without burnout.

Top Courses to Pair with DTCE’s Intermediate Contemporary Choreo

 ✔ Choreo Series16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of expressive choreography for all levels and styles
Contemporary Series130+ skills & 6+ hours of movement drills focused on transitions, floorwork, and improvisation
Technique Series50+ skills & 2+ hours of detail-driven instruction for posture, movement quality, and control
Progressions Series23+ skills & 1+ hour of across-the-floor exercises and movement flow
Flexibility Series175+ skills & 5+ hours of stretch tutorials for fluidity, range, and body alignment
Warm-Up Series170+ exercises & 4+ hours of conditioning for Jazz, Contemporary, and Acro
Combos Recreational Series31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical, perfect for building movement confidence

Encourage expression, control, and confidence—right where your dancers need it most.

This combo strikes the perfect balance between technical demand and artistic freedom—encouraging dancers to connect with the music while staying grounded in clean transitions and clear intention. It’s designed to challenge without overwhelming, making it a powerful tool for developing both confidence and control.

Use this combo in your next contemporary class and let the movement speak!