Technique: Beginner
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No More Sloppy Starts – Teach Technique the Right Way
If you’re tired of fixing the same bad habits year after year, DTCE’s Technique: Beginner is your new best friend. This isn’t about jumping into choreo—it’s about slowing it down and teaching your dancers how to actually move well. We’re talking turnout, alignment, posture, body control—aka the stuff that makes everything else look good.
Built for studio owners, school programs, and teachers who don’t want to wing it, this done-for-you system lays a solid technical foundation that dancers will carry into every genre. It’s structured. It’s progressive. And it works.
Key Features of DTCE’s Technique: Beginner
✔ 22+ Technique Drills designed for clean lines, balance, and core strength
✔ 2+ Syllabus Guides that walk you through the progressions—no guesswork
✔ 1+ Hour of Real-Time Instruction breaking down posture, placement, and control
Train the Must-Knows from the Start
✔ Plié & Reach – Reinforce grounding and coordination
✔ Flat Back Relevé – Strengthen core engagement and alignment
✔ Coupé Relevé – Introduce weight transfer with balance and control
✔ Passé Relevé Balance – Teach centered movement and postural awareness
✔ Tendu & Rond de Jambes – Build clarity in footwork and turnout
…plus other beginner staples that set the stage for long-term success!
How It Works
✔ Terminology-Based Lists for reference and review
✔ Tutorial-Backed Teaching with real demo breakdowns
✔ Step-by-Step Progressions to prevent gaps in training
✔ Pre-Planned Curriculum that saves you hours on prep
Set the Tone for Technical Success
This course was built by teachers, for teachers. You’ll get real student demos, correction tips, dos and don’ts, and hands-on training tools that simplify how you teach beginner technique—without sacrificing quality.
Train Smarter with Industry Pros – Kimberly Beck Thomson & Adriana Irizarry
This course is led by Adriana Irizarry, a nationally recognized choreographer and teacher at Miami Dance Company, celebrated for her work in Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Jazz Funk, and more. With a diverse background in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Musical Theater, Adriana has spent the past six years as Artistic Director and Company Manager, earning consistent recognition for developing strong, artistic technicians.
Created in collaboration with Kimberly Beck Thomson—a certified dance curriculum specialist with over 35 years of experience and former Artistic Director of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studio in the U.S.)—this series blends artistry with structure. Known for her focus on technique, injury prevention, and building strong foundations, Kimberly brings a legacy of excellence. Together, they deliver a proven, easy-to-implement system that helps educators teach with clarity, consistency, and real results—starting from day one.
Train with DTCE’s Technique: Beginner Course and build stronger, more confident dancers from the very first plié.
Syllabus
Technique: Beginner Syllabus Description
The Technique Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Count On to Build Strong Movers From Day One
Your go-to course for building alignment, control, and precision right from the start. This isn’t about rushing into choreography—it’s about teaching beginners to move with purpose, strength, and confidence from Day One.
This structured, step-by-step system lays the foundation dancers need to thrive across all styles, helping them develop the muscle memory, postural awareness, and technical strength that will carry them through their training journey.
Use it alongside any beginning-level DTCE course and watch your classes transform. With 22+ essential technique drills like Plié & Reach, Passé Relevé Balance, Coupé Relevé, Rond de Jambes, Piqué Turns, Saut de Chat, and Tendu, this program reinforces correct body positioning, turnout, arm placement, and foot articulation—aka, the non-negotiables of strong dancing.
Key Features of DTCE’s Technique: Beginner
✔ 22+ Technique Exercises, 2+ Syllabus Guides, 1+ Hour of Tutorials
✔ Alignment-Focused Drills for Balance, Control & Strength
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdowns with Teaching Tips & Demonstrators
✔ Ideal for Introducing Technique in Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary Classes
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
✔ Terminology-Based Reference – A structured list of skills and drills for each level
✔ Matches Tutorial Videos – Watch the videos for breakdowns and demonstrations
✔ Clear Skill Progressions – Guides teachers in the proper sequencing of movement development
✔ Saves Time on Lesson Planning – No need to create content from scratch
Who Is It For?
Perfect for dance teachers, studio owners, private studios, school programs, and competitive teams, this done-for-you, comprehensive syllabus provides educators with a structured tool to guide students effectively while making lesson planning more efficient.
The DTCE Advantage
With 95+ teacher training courses, 4,000+ tutorial videos, and 900+ syllabus, Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE) is the ultimate resource for dance educators looking to simplify lesson planning and enhance student progress.
Top Add-On Courses to Boost Technique – Shop Now!
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus: pom motions, headsprings, lifts, transitions & more
✔ Jazz Series – 400+ skills & 12+ hours of training across all technical elements
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills for building control, balance & foundational strength
✔ Turns, Jumps, & Leaps Series – 54+ skills broken down with front/back views for clarity
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 6+ hours of tutorials for flexibility, endurance & technique prep
Train Smarter with DTCE’s Technique: Beginner Course
This course features real student demonstrators, teaching tips, do’s and don’ts, and hands-on correction cues to help teachers build strong dancers from the very beginning. Whether you're working with recreational students or competitive teams, this system gives you everything you need to introduce, reinforce, and perfect fundamental technique with confidence.
Build confident, technically sound dancers from day one—start DTCE’s Technique: Beginner Course today!