Tap: Level 4
Sample Video
Tap: Level 4 Sample/Full Video Description
Because Dance Teachers Deserve Tap Content That Clicks
DTCE’s Tap: Level 4 is where technical tap meets musical mastery. Designed for teachers ready to move past the basics, this level delivers the sounds, sequences, and stage-ready skills that set your dancers apart. With 40+ advanced skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 40+ minutes of expert-led tutorials, this course brings clarity, challenge, and creativity—minus the planning stress.
Key Features of DTCE’s Tap: Level 4
✔ 40+ performance-level tap skills that challenge speed, accuracy, and control
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides for effortless class planning and leveled progression
✔ 40+ minutes of tutorials with clear breakdowns, demos, and correction cues
✔ Perfect for advanced dancers prepping for choreography or competition
Advanced Drills That Sound as Good as They Look
This level explores complex rhythms, layered phrasing, and footwork combinations that push dancers to perform with polish and confidence.
Featured Skills:
✔ Shim Sham Pullback – Classic rhythm with a performance-ready twist
✔ Double Maxie Ford Pickup – Speed, power, and sharp transitions
✔ 6-, 7-, & 8-Beat Riff Walks – Build musicality and extended footwork control
✔ Paradiddle Combo – Sharpen contrast and coordination
✔ Crossover Wing Box – Boost balance, phrasing, and athleticism
…and more technique-focused drills that elevate timing and tap expression!
Designed for Dance Teachers Who Want Results
DTCE’s Tap: Level 4 includes student demonstrators, front/back angles, and built-in cueing to help educators teach complex skills with ease. No more guessing—just a smart, done-for-you system that moves dancers forward with clarity and confidence.
Train with Proven Tap Educators Using the DTCE Method
World-class instruction meets classroom-ready structure in this tap series led by Curtis Holland and Alyssa Fernandez—powered by Kimberly Beck Thomson’s progression-based DTCE curriculum.
Curtis Holland (Levels 1–3), Broadway performer and SYTYCD standout, brings his elite training and stage-tested timing to beginner and intermediate tap levels. With mentors like Savion Glover, Curtis helps dancers master clarity, rhythm, and musical phrasing—all while keeping class energy high and results-focused.
Alyssa Fernandez (Levels 4–5), a seasoned competitor and national commercial talent, delivers advanced tap technique with style and precision. Her sharp combos, performance quality, and educational approach give dancers the tools they need to take their tap to the next level.
Together—with DTCE’s structured syllabus and proven training system—Curtis and Alyssa help teachers confidently lead tap classes that are fun, progressive, and packed with real results.
Give Your Tappers a Competitive Edge—Add Tap: Level 4 to Your Curriculum Today!
Syllabus
Tap: Level 4 Syllabus Description
Dance Teachers—Train Fast Feet & Even Faster Minds in Tap: Level 4
Your advanced tappers are ready to go beyond clarity—they need speed, endurance, and musicality that keeps up with their talent. DTCE’s Tap: Level 4 gives you the tools to train powerhouse performers with intricate footwork, rapid transitions, and precise rhythmic control. This course blends street-style intensity with Broadway flair, helping dancers master mini-combos, technical drills, and show-ready phrasing with stamina and style.
With 40+ advanced tap skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 40+ minutes of expert instruction, this done-for-you training program introduces dynamic mini-combos, fast footwork variations, and layered musical phrasing that sharpen dancers’ agility, accuracy, and confidence. Teachers are guided through technique breakdowns, common errors, do’s and don’ts, and expert tips that make advanced tap less intimidating—and way more teachable. Every skill is shown from multiple angles with student demonstrators, right and left sides, and cue-based correction support to keep dancers moving forward and sounding clean.
Key Features of DTCE’s Tap: Level 4
✔ 40+ Advanced Tap Skills for speed, endurance & rhythmic control
✔ 2+ Structured Syllabus Guides with dynamic phrasework & across-the-floor combos
✔ 40+ Minutes of Expert Instruction featuring common mistakes, do’s/don’ts & technique tips
What Students Master in Level 4
From Shim Sham rhythm builds to Switching Pullbacks, Single-Leg Cramp Rolls, and Over the Tops, this course challenges dancers to clean up, speed up, and sync up with musical detail and performance-ready control. Dancers will train double waltz clogs, reverse paradiddles, and slurp patterns, while learning how to contrast street-tap swag with Broadway polish for maximum versatility.
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.
Amp Up Tap with These Must-Have DTCE Pairings!
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop & lyrical combos
✔ Warm-Up Series – 170+ exercises & 4+ hours to build tap-ready endurance & rhythm
✔ Preschool Series – 160+ skills across Tap, Ballet & Tumbling—get them hooked early!
Master Speed. Sharpen Rhythm. Train Like a Pro.
Add DTCE’s Tap: Level 4 to your studio today and give your advanced dancers the clarity, stamina, and control they need to perform like professionals!