Dance teachers know that class success starts before the choreography begins. That’s why DTCE’s Warm-Up Complete Genre Series: Jazz, Tap, & Acro (Beginner–Advanced) is the go-to teacher training tool for building structure, efficiency, and readiness into every lesson.
With 170+ warm-up skills, 17+ matching syllabus guides, and 4+ hours of expert-led tutorials, this all-in-one program helps educators design warm-ups that boost flexibility, activate muscles, and promote injury prevention—without wasting time or improvising last-minute drills.
From body alignment for posture control to plank twists for core strength, this affordable curriculum gives you a clear, progressive warm-up system that integrates seamlessly with your Jazz, Tap, and Acro training. Whether you’re prepping beginners or conditioning advanced students, this course sets your dancers (and your classes) up for success from the very first exercise.
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Key Features of Warm Up Complete Genre Series: Jazz, Tap, & Acro
✔ 170+ Essential Skills, 17+ Syllabus Guides, 4+ Hours of Tutorials
✔ Step-by-Step Breakdown with Teacher Tips
✔ Drills for Strength, Mobility & Injury Prevention
✔ Designed for Jazz, Tap & Acro Warm-Up Training
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What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum provides a structured guide for teachers, outlining what to teach at each level and ensuring students master essential skills before moving on to the next stage.
Educators are given a clear roadmap to introduce age-appropriate progressions, covering alignment, coordination, strength, and balance. This system eliminates guesswork and training gaps, allowing teachers to focus on hands-on corrections and refining technique while ensuring students progress safely and effectively.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills (Title Only – NO Written Breakdown) gives teachers an affordable reference for which drills and progressions to use at each level.
This structured roadmap ensures balanced training, while our detailed course curriculum description + timestamps make it simple to:
✔ Navigate lessons quickly
✔ Structure warm-ups efficiently
✔ Reinforce proper technique & corrections
With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE streamlines lesson planning and promotes consistent, high-quality instruction across all levels.
Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Warm-ups aren’t just about getting moving—they’re about building readiness, strength, and control step by step.
✔ Prevents injuries and fatigue
✔ Builds long-term muscle memory
✔ Reinforces alignment and technique
✔ Prepares dancers for center-floor execution
DTCE’s progression-based warm-up system ensures dancers at every level train safely and effectively while developing the endurance they need for class and performance.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for:
✔ Dance teachers
✔ Studio owners
✔ School programs
✔ Competitive teams
DTCE provides a ready-to-use, affordable warm-up system that improves dancer preparation while reducing teacher workload.
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning and enhances your studio’s offerings. Every warm-up sequence is progression-based and style-specific, ensuring dancers develop proper technique, activation, and endurance for long-term success.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the ultimate all-in-one solution for dance educators.
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✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises targeting strength, endurance, and agility.
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of jazz progressions, center work & technique.
✔ Tap Series – 138+ skills & 5+ hours of rhythm and footwork drills.
✔ Acro Series – 930+ skills & 11+ hours of structured technique & drills.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of tutorials to maximize mobility.
Your Instructors: Dance Curriculum Specialists
Kimberly Beck Thomson – Jazz & Acro Warm-Up Specialist
A certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience, Kimberly specializes in progression-based teacher training. As the former Artistic Director of Dance Unlimited Miami (Top 50 Studios in the U.S.), she has guided countless instructors in implementing warm-up structures that improve technique, prevent injuries, and boost student performance.
Curtis Holland – Tap Warm-Up Specialist
Known for his Broadway performances (Mean Girls, Shuffle Along) and as a standout from So You Think You Can Dance: Season 10, Curtis brings rhythm mastery and musicality into every exercise. His warm-up progressions help dancers refine tap articulation, timing, and clarity while keeping classes engaging and effective.
With Kimberly leading Jazz & Acro and Curtis leading Tap, this warm-up series covers every base—activation, alignment, rhythm, and readiness.
Prepare, Strengthen & Activate with DTCE’s Warm-Up Complete Genre Series!
Give your classes the strong start they need. With DTCE’s Warm-Up Complete Genre Series, teachers gain a done-for-you warm-up system that supports safe training, effective progression, and confident performance.