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.
Full warm-up
Barre work
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
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 1.1 (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.
Full warm-up
Barre work
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
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.