DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up Full Course is the beginner-friendly warm-up solution every jazz teacher needs. Built for ages 5–7, this affordable training program introduces young dancers to fundamental jazz movements, posture control, and body coordination through structured sequences that prepare them for more advanced technique.
With 5+ warm-up skills, 2+ structured syllabus guides, and 5+ minutes of expert-led instruction, teachers can deliver confidence-building warm-ups that reinforce balance, alignment, and movement awareness while keeping classes engaging and fun.
Exercises include pliés and heel raises for strength and stability, lateral stretches and flat backs for flexibility, and rib isolations and penché positioning for control and articulation. Designed with progression in mind, this system helps young dancers build confidence and coordination while learning the technical building blocks of jazz.
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Key Features of DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up
✔ 5+ Essential Warm-Up Skills, 2+ Matching Syllabus Guides, 5+ Minutes of Instruction
✔ Focused on Posture, Balance & Foundational Movement Control
✔ Structured Sequences Designed Specifically for Young Dancers
✔ Ideal for Primary Jazz Training to Build Coordination & Confidence
What Teachers Need to Teach and What Students Should Master at Each Level
DTCE’s Progressive Syllabus/Interactive Curriculum gives teachers a clear, structured guide for primary-level jazz warm-ups. With age-appropriate progressions, students learn balance, coordination, strength, and posture without skipping essential steps.
This eliminates guesswork for teachers, helping them focus on hands-on corrections and confidence-building instruction while creating a safe, structured classroom environment.
Key Skills & Techniques for Strong Technical Foundations
DTCE’s Progressive List – Dance Steps/Skills (Title Only – No Written Breakdown) provides teachers with a reliable reference for which skills to introduce at each level.
Combined with tutorial timestamps and syllabus guides, teachers can:
✔ Deliver consistent, structured warm-ups
✔ Reinforce alignment, posture, and body awareness
✔ Lay the groundwork for higher-level jazz progressions
With 900+ downloadable syllabus materials, DTCE helps teachers simplify prep, streamline planning, and ensure consistent instruction across all levels.
Why Mastery Before Advancement Matters
Even at the primary level, laying the right foundation matters. DTCE’s curriculum ensures dancers master posture, balance, and basic coordination before moving on—preventing injuries and reinforcing confidence.
By teaching correct alignment and execution early, dancers develop strength and muscle memory that supports long-term success in jazz training.
Who Is It For?
✔ Jazz teachers & studio owners
✔ Youth dance classes & school programs
✔ Recreational and combo-class instructors
✔ Any teacher introducing jazz to beginners ages 5–7
Why Choose Dance: The Cutting Edge (DTCE)?
✔ Teacher Training Tutorials + Matching Syllabus
Dance: The Cutting Edge’s (DTCE) affordable, accredited curriculum streamlines lesson planning while giving teachers age-appropriate tools to build strong foundations. Every warm-up is progression-based and jazz-specific, preparing young dancers with proper strength, posture, and alignment.
✔ DTCE’s Complete Curriculum for All Styles & Levels
With 95+ courses, 4,000+ tutorials, and 900+ syllabus across 16+ genres, DTCE is the only all-in-one system teachers need to run successful, structured programs.
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The Ultimate Primary Jazz Training Essentials – Shop Now!
✔ Jazz Series – 370+ skills & 12+ hours of jazz progressions, turns, jumps & leaps, reinforcing warm-up foundations.
✔ Conditioning Series – 110+ exercises for strength, agility & balance, supporting primary jazz technique.
✔ Flexibility Series – 175+ skills & 5+ hours of stretching tutorials to maximize range of motion & prevent injuries.
✔ Dance Team Series – 130+ skills & 32+ syllabus covering jazz technique, transitions & performance skills.
✔ Technique Series – 50+ skills & 2+ hours of step-by-step breakdowns for alignment, turnout & positioning.
Meet Your Instructor: Kimberly Beck Thomson – Jazz Curriculum Specialist
Kimberly Beck Thomson is a certified dance curriculum specialist with 35+ years of experience and the creator of the DTCE Method. As the former Artistic Director/Owner of Dance Unlimited Miami—recognized as one of the Top 50 Studios in the U.S.—she has trained thousands of dancers and teachers across multiple genres.
A third-generation educator, award-winning choreographer, and master teacher, Kimberly is known for creating progression-based warm-up systems that focus on alignment, articulation, and coordination—the exact skills young jazz dancers need most at the primary level.
Build Balance, Strength & Confidence with DTCE’s Jazz Center Standing Warm-Up!
Prepare your youngest dancers for success with affordable, done-for-you jazz warm-ups. With DTCE, you’ll have a structured system that’s easy to follow, fun to teach, and guaranteed to give your students the confidence and foundation they need to grow.