Warm Up: Jazz Center Standing (Primary)
Sample Video
Warm Up: Jazz Center Standing (Primary/Beginner) Sample/Full Video Description
The Affordable Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Use to Build Strong Jazz Foundations from Day One!
Dance teachers, if you’re starting from scratch with little ones who think jazz hands are the whole class—this one’s your secret weapon. DTCE’s affordable teacher training curriculum delivers a structured, center-standing warm-up that introduces foundational jazz movement while nurturing balance, posture, control, and coordination. Designed specifically for primary-level dancers, this course keeps kids engaged while building the kind of body awareness and musicality that sets them up for long-term jazz success. It’s beginner-friendly, dance teacher-approved, and exactly what your jazz warm-ups have been missing.
Key Features of DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up Series
5+ essential warm-up skills focusing on posture, balance, and foundational movement
2 structured syllabus guides providing clear, easy-to-follow warm-up routines
5+ minutes of expert-led tutorials featuring step-by-step breakdowns and teacher insights
Developmentally appropriate progressions to build confidence in young dancers
The First Step in Developing Strong Jazz Technique!
DTCE’s primary warm-up system ensures young dancers activate key muscle groups and refine movement control through:
Plié & Relevé Sequences – Build lower-body strength and balance
Lateral Stretches & Flat Back Exercises – Improve posture and flexibility
Rib Isolations & Upper-Body Coordination Drills – Enhance articulation and musicality
Pike & Penché Movements – Reinforce proper alignment and extension
…and additional structured exercises designed to establish strong movement habits from the very start!
Effective Teaching Strategies for Dance Educators
This course includes real student demonstrators, in-depth technical explanations, and guided corrections, giving dance educators a structured, easy-to-follow system for introducing primary-level jazz fundamentals with confidence.
Train with a Leading Jazz Specialist
Led by Kimberly Beck Thomson, a certified dance curriculum expert with 35+ years of experience, this series is designed to help educators develop young dancers with strong jazz foundations through clear, effective instruction.
Start Their Jazz Journey the Right Way – Get Started Today!
Syllabus
Warm Up: Jazz Center Standing (Primary) Syllabus Description
Jazz Warm-Up Curriculum for Dance Teachers Who Want Structure Without the Stress (Primary Level, Budget-Friendly & Effective!)
Set your youngest students up for success with DTCE’s Warm-Up: Jazz Center Standing (Primary)—a structured, beginner-friendly warm-up designed to develop coordination, posture, and movement control while preparing them for center-floor technique. This progression-based system introduces fundamental skills in an engaging, easy-to-follow format, ensuring young dancers build body awareness, strength, and musicality while staying focused and confident. Exercises like Plies/Raise Heels & RVS, Lateral Stretch/Flat Back/Arch, Rib Isolations - Box R & L, Rib Isolations - R & L, and Pike/6 O’clock R & L/Penché help dancers refine alignment, balance, and movement articulation while developing strong foundational habits for future jazz training.
Key Features of Warm Up: Jazz Center Standing (Primary)
5+ Essential Skills, 2+ Syllabus, 5+ Minutes of Tutorials
Beginner-Friendly Routines for Posture, Balance & Movement Control
Expert-Led Instruction Designed for Young Dancers
Structured Warm-Up System That Builds Confidence from Day One
A Warm-Up System That Simplifies Teaching
DTCE’s syllabus is more than just a list of skills—it’s a fully integrated teaching tool that pairs with expert-led training videos to provide clear progressions, guided corrections, and technique tips. This dynamic system eliminates guesswork, helping educators confidently guide dancers through structured warm-ups that build alignment, rhythm, and strength. DTCE’s primary warm-up syllabus ensures young dancers are fully prepared for center-floor work while keeping instruction simple, engaging, and effective, setting them up for long-term success.
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.
Stronger Starts for Young Dancers – Perfect Training Add-Ons!
Boost your students’ progress with these DTCE programs:
Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises to build strength, endurance, and agility, complementing warm-up routines
Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of jazz progressions and center combinations that reinforce warm-up foundations
Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials to improve range of motion and control
Progressions Series – 23+ skills & 1+ hrs. of jazz-based training to build a strong technical foundation, reinforce muscle memory, and add structure to class.
Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hrs. of beginner-to-advanced tutorials covering foundational steps, body alignment, foot positions, and proper form for Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Progressions.
Turns, Jumps & Leaps Series – 54+ skills & 2+ hrs. of focused tutorials with front and back views, helping dancers refine timing, coordination, and precision.
Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus for high school, college, and junior high, covering pom motions, headsprings, lifts, turns, leaps, jumps, and transitions with detailed demos and tryout tips.
Lay the Foundation for Future Success with DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up!
This isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a confidence-building tool designed to develop coordination, refine posture, and set young dancers up for success.
Start training the right way with DTCE’s structured warm-up system!