Warm Up: Tap Beginner
Sample Video
Warm Up: Tap Beginner (Vol. I) Sample/Full Video Description
An Affordable Teacher Training Curriculum Dance Teachers Trust to Kickstart Tap the Right Way!
Hey dance teachers—if your beginner tap warm-ups feel more like chaos than choreography, it’s time for a serious upgrade. This affordable, stress-free teacher training curriculum delivers a structured warm-up series made to build coordination, articulation, and control before your students even touch a shuffle. Perfect for young dancers and beginner tap classes, it sharpens sound clarity, instills technical confidence, and gives you the tools to teach tap the right way—right from the start. Because let’s be real: foundation matters, and this course makes sure yours is rock solid.
Key Features of DTCE’s Tap Beginner Warm-Up Series
✔ 3+ essential tap warm-up exercises to improve balance, control, and articulation
✔ 2+ structured syllabus guides offering clear, easy-to-follow lesson plans
✔ 7+ minutes of expert-led tutorials featuring step-by-step breakdowns and teacher insights
✔ Targeted drills for toe, ball, and heel articulation to refine sound clarity
The First Step to Stronger Tap Technique!
DTCE’s beginner warm-up syllabus helps young dancers activate the right muscles, improve coordination, and develop clear sound execution through:
✔ Toe Taps & Heel Digs – Strengthen control for clean, rhythmic sounds
✔ Weight Transfer & Balance Exercises – Improve stability for technical tap movements
✔ Progressive Rhythm Drills – Reinforce timing and musicality from the start
…and additional foundational exercises designed to build confidence and precision in every step!
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 fundamental tap skills with confidence.
Train with a Leading Tap Specialist
Leading the Tap Warm-Up Series is Curtis Holland, a standout performer and instructor known for his expertise in rhythm and musicality. You may recognize Curtis from So You Think You Can Dance: Season 10, where his intricate footwork and dynamic stage presence set him apart.
Trained under tap legends like Savion Glover, Curtis has performed on Broadway in productions such as Mean Girls and Shuffle Along. His warm-up series is designed to help dancers refine tap articulation, timing, and control, ensuring that teachers can lead their students through structured, engaging, and rhythm-driven exercises.
With Kimberly guiding the Jazz & Acro warm-ups and Curtis leading the Tap Warm-Up Series, this program offers a comprehensive approach to preparing dancers across multiple styles with proper technique, dynamic conditioning, and structured progressions.
Set the Rhythm for Success – Get Started Today!
Syllabus
The Affordable Warm-Up Curriculum Tap Dance Teachers Can Count On—Built for Rhythm, Precision & Progress
Set the foundation for strong, rhythmic footwork with DTCE’s Warm Up: Tap Beginner—a structured warm-up system designed to develop coordination, balance, and articulation while preparing young dancers for technical tap training.
This easy-to-follow warm-up series introduces foundational tap exercises that reinforce proper technique, strengthen muscle control, and enhance rhythm. With essential warm-up drills like Toe Taps & Heel Digs, Shuffles, and Toe & Heel Drops, this course helps students build confidence while developing clear, precise sounds.
With 3+ essential warm-up skills, 2+ syllabus guides, and 7+ minutes of expert-led instruction, DTCE’s structured approach ensures dance teachers can confidently build a solid technical foundation—from the very first step.
Key Features of Tap Warm Up Beginner
✔ 3+ Fundamental Skills, 2+ Syllabus, 7+ Minutes of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown for Coordination, Balance & Articulation
✔ Progression-Based Warm-Ups for Rhythm, Clarity & Control
✔ Perfect for Beginner Tap Classes & Skill Refinement
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.
This beginner tap warm-up builds strong foundations:
✔ Wake up the feet and ankles to develop sound clarity and coordination.
✔ Strengthen calves and arches to support basic steps and improve balance.
✔ Encourage proper posture and timing to build confident, rhythmic movement.
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.
Stronger Sounds, Stronger Dancers – Best Add-On Courses!
Enhance training with these DTCE programs:
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hours of rhythm and footwork drills that develop precision and muscle activation.
✔ Choreo Series – 16+ routines & 5.5+ hours of tutorials from master instructors across multiple dance styles.
✔ Preschool Series – 160+ skills & 3+ hours of progression-based exercises for foundational tap, tumbling, and ballet training.
Give Young Tap Dancers the Best Start with DTCE’s Warm Up: Tap Beginner!
This isn’t just a warm-up—it’s a confidence-building tool designed to develop rhythm, refine foot articulation, and prepare dancers for technical training.
Start training smarter with DTCE’s structured tap warm-up system!