Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plans (Ages 5–7)

Designed for ages 5–7, this ready-to-teach 1-hour ballet class reinforces foundational technique while keeping young dancers engaged and motivated.

Perfect for busy dance teachers looking for structured, age-appropriate class material that saves planning time while keeping classes fresh and organized.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre work

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each combination

• Teacher notes and teaching tips

Concepts covered include pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambes, passé practice, sautés, échappés, grand battements, adagio work, and more.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of material, allowing you to expand the lesson plan over multiple classes or weeks.

Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plan 1.1 (Ages 5–7)

Designed for young dancers ages 5–7, this Level 1 ballet lesson plan reinforces foundational ballet technique while introducing new movement concepts that keep students engaged, challenged, and excited to learn.

Perfect for busy dance teachers, this ready-to-teach 1-hour class provides a structured lesson that builds confidence, coordination, musicality, and classroom focus.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre work

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each exercise

• Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights

Skills Covered:

Pliés, tendus, dégagés, an introduction to glissades, a unique coupé foot position exercise, grand battements, rond de jambes, and chassés across the floor.

This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 1 lesson plans to provide fresh class material throughout the season.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material over multiple classes or weeks.

Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plan 1.2 (Ages 5–7)

Designed for young dancers ages 5–7, this Level 1 ballet lesson plan reinforces foundational ballet technique while introducing new challenges that encourage coordination, balance, and confidence.

This ready-to-teach 1-hour class features a unique coupé, fondu, and passé combination that helps students develop greater body awareness and control, along with a fun jump combination designed to keep dancers engaged while building strength and musicality.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre exercises

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each exercise

• Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights

Highlights:

• Unique coupé, fondu, and passé combination

• Engaging jump combination for young dancers

• Age-appropriate exercises that reinforce ballet fundamentals

• Structured class progression that supports technical development and student success

This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 1 lesson plans to provide fresh class material throughout the season.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material over multiple classes or weeks.

Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plan 1.3 (Ages 5–7)

Help young dancers build strength, coordination, and confidence with this engaging Level 1 ballet lesson plan designed for ages 5–7. This ready-to-teach 1-hour class reinforces foundational ballet technique while introducing new movement concepts that challenge students in a fun and age-appropriate way.

This lesson plan features an introduction to petite battement, center floor rond de jambes, and a creative arabesque strengthening exercise designed to improve posture, back strength, and body awareness. A fun and adaptable across-the-floor exercise encourages movement exploration and can be modified to suit the needs of your dancers.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre exercises

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each exercise

• Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights

Highlights:

• Introduction to petite battement

• Rond de jambes performed in the center

• Arabesque and back-strengthening exercise

• Creative across-the-floor activity with modification options

• Age-appropriate challenges that keep students engaged and learning

This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 1 lesson plans to provide fresh class material throughout the season.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material over multiple classes or weeks.

Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plan 1.4 (Ages 5–7)

Designed for young dancers ages 5–7, this Level 1 ballet lesson plan reinforces foundational ballet technique while encouraging greater coordination, body awareness, and movement quality.

This ready-to-teach 1-hour class helps students connect familiar ballet concepts in new ways through thoughtfully structured exercises and combinations. Dancers are introduced to the concept of weight changes within dégagés and explore a coordinated fondu and rond de jambe combination that supports balance, control, and musicality.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre exercises

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each exercise

• Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights

Highlights:

• Introduction to weight changes within dégagé exercises

• Coordinated fondu and rond de jambe combination

• Age-appropriate exercises that reinforce technique and movement quality

• Structured class progression designed to build confidence and consistency

This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 1 lesson plans to provide fresh class material throughout the season.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material over multiple classes or weeks.

Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plan 1.5 (Ages 5–7)

Help young dancers take the next step in their ballet training with this engaging Level 1 ballet lesson plan designed for ages 5–7. This ready-to-teach 1-hour class reinforces foundational technique while encouraging greater independence, coordination, and confidence.

A key feature of this lesson plan is the transition to performing pliés with one hand on the barre, helping students develop improved balance, posture, and body awareness. Dancers will also explore more complex movement patterns through center work, jumping exercises, and introductory turning skills.

This lesson plan includes:

• Full warm-up

• Barre exercises

• Center floor exercises

• Across-the-floor progressions

• Music suggestions for each exercise

• Detailed teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights

Highlights:

• Transition to one hand on the barre for pliés

• Tendus with temps lié and pas de bourrée

• Petite jeté and temps levé combinations

• Changements and chassés across the floor

• Introduction to piqué and soutenu turns

• Exercises designed to build balance, coordination, and technical confidence

This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 1 lesson plans to provide fresh class material throughout the season.

BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material over multiple classes or weeks.