A Structured Ballet & Jazz Curriculum That Builds Strong Dancers
Progressive syllabi, ready-to-use lesson plans, and video demonstrations designed to build real student growth without weekly planning stress.
Hey There, I’m Kate. And I Built DSS Because I Needed It, Too.
I’m a dance educator and pre-professional program director who’s been in your shoes—juggling multiple levels, planning late at night, and trying to make sure every class actually builds on the last.
The more I talked with other teachers and studio owners, the more I heard the same things:
“I don’t have time to plan.”
“I need age-appropriate progressions.”
“I just want to know what comes next.”
So I built Dance Studio Syllabus—a complete system of progressive syllabi, ready-to-use lesson plans, and video demonstrations designed to make teaching easier, more consistent, and far less time-consuming.
Together, we can meet your dancers where they are with a clear path that supports growth, prevents burnout, and gives you back hours every week.
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