Jazz Choreography: Beginner "Shimmy 'n Shake"
Sample Video
Jazz Choreography: Beginner “Shimmy ‘n Shake” Sample/Full Video Description
Done-for-You Jazz Choreography for Dance Teachers—Perfect for Your Beginner Class
DTCE’s Jazz Choreography: Beginner delivers a fresh, beginner-friendly movement that introduces dancers to the joy, rhythm, and personality of jazz. Featuring 13+ breakdowns, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 16+ minutes of tutorial video, this routine brings jazz to life using clean lines, playful accents, and stylized transitions that even first-timers can master with confidence.
Key Features of DTCE’s Beginner Jazz Choreography
✔ 13+ breakdowns with beginner-friendly phrasing and jazz stylization
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides with mapped movement and timing
✔ 16+ minutes of expert-led video with musicality cues, direction changes, and style tips
✔ Built for ages 5–9 beginner dancers learning jazz technique
✔ Ideal for recitals, class combos, or weekly jazz instruction
A Smart Way to Teach Performance Skills to Beginner Ballet Dancers
This course isn’t just about creating a cute recital moment—it’s a strategic classroom tool. Each section is designed to reinforce foundational ballet elements taught in DTCE’s full Ballet Series. From clean tendus and pliés to musicality and expressive timing, you’ll get a seamless bridge between technique and performance.
And because it’s filmed with multi-angle visuals (including front and back views) and includes slow-motion demos plus real-time corrections, you’ll have everything you need to teach, clean, and elevate performance quality—without second-guessing a single step.
Who Is This For?
Created for dance teachers working with early elementary beginners, this choreography is perfect for anyone needing a ready-to-use jazz routine that’s exciting, age-appropriate, and easy to clean. Whether you’re prepping for a recital or just want a strong class combo—this delivers results with personality and structure.
Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson
Taught by Kimberly Beck Thomson, certified dance curriculum specialist and founder of Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE). With 35+ years of experience as a master teacher, choreographer, and former Artistic Director of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 U.S. Studio), Kimberly brings a signature blend of structure, style, and educational insight to every combo she creates.
Set the Tone for Jazz Confidence—Only with DTCE
Teach musicality, energy, and clean beginner technique—all in one ready-to-go jazz combo. This routine helps dancers find their groove while giving teachers a no-stress solution for lesson planning. It’s simple to teach, fun to clean, and performance-ready from day one.
Access the full routine now and bring bold beginner jazz to your classroom today!
Syllabus
Jazz Choreography: Beginner "Shimmy 'n Shake" Syllabus Description
Beginner Jazz Choreography That’s Clean, Fun, and Studio-Ready
DTCE’s Jazz Choreography: Beginner – “Shimmy ‘n Shake” is a done-for-you routine that introduces dancers to the rhythm, style, and bold personality of jazz—without overwhelming them on day one. With 13+ breakdown modules, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 16+ minutes of tutorial video, this beginner combo blends playful energy with technical purpose.
Whether you’re preparing a performance piece, running a weekly combo class, or need a sub-friendly routine, this combo helps dancers develop musicality, body awareness, and confidence—while making your job easier.
Key Features of DTCE’s Beginner Jazz Choreography – “Shimmy ‘n Shake”
✔ 13+ Breakdown Modules, 2+ Syllabus Guides, 16+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Beginner-focused jazz stylization, phrasing, and musical accents
✔ Step-by-step video instruction with directional changes and teacher tips
✔ Perfect for class combos, recitals, and early performance training
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 jazz 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.
Take Your Jazz Class Further with These DTCE Favorites
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of choreography across Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Primary
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of foundational technique, across-the-floor work, and progressions
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hours of breakdowns focused on placement, stylization, and form
✔ Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hour of jazz-based directional exercises for performance and training
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of stretch-focused tutorials for improving control and range
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 4+ hours of pre-class routines for Jazz, Tap, and Acro
✔ Combos Recreational Series – 31+ modules & 13+ combo guides for Jazz & Lyrical, ideal for musicality training and class variety
✔ Combos Competitive Series – 4 combos, 20+ modules, 1.5+ hrs. of Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop for beginner–advanced dancers.
Build Confidence Through Musicality and Movement
This combo isn’t just about learning steps—it’s about helping dancers understand how to move with intention, style, and musical awareness. “Shimmy ‘n Shake” lays the groundwork for performance readiness, teaching dancers how to hit accents, connect transitions, and bring energy to their movement. It’s fun to teach, easy to clean, and sets the tone for jazz confidence from the very first 8-count.
Kick off jazz class with a routine that’s fun, structured, and bursting with style—DTCE’s “Shimmy ‘n Shake” is the combo your beginners will love.