Level 4 Ballet Lesson Plan 4.3 (Ages 11-13)
Designed for dancers ages 11–13, this Level 4 ballet lesson plan focuses on refining technique through concise, purposeful combinations that maximize class time without sacrificing technical quality.
Created for a 90-minute class setting, this ready-to-teach lesson emphasizes strength, coordination, musicality, precision, and technical endurance through 17 thoughtfully sequenced combinations. The shorter combinations allow dancers to work through more material while maintaining focus, energy, and attention to detail. This helps teachers cover more of their curriculum within the time they have.
This lesson plan includes:
Full warm-up designed to prepare both the mind and body
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for every exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Highlights:
17 carefully sequenced combinations designed for a complete upper-level ballet class
Shorter combinations that help teachers fit more technical work into a 90-minute class
Progressive exercises that build strength, control, coordination, and precision
Opportunities to reinforce musicality and artistry throughout class
Logical progression from barre through center and traveling work
Thoughtfully selected music suggestions to support each exercise
Practical teaching notes drawn from real classroom experience
Whether you're looking for fresh class ideas, planning a substitute class, or simply want to save valuable planning time, this lesson plan provides a complete, engaging class that is ready to teach while still allowing room for your own teaching style and artistic voice.
BONUS: Includes more than 90 minutes of material, giving you the flexibility to expand combinations, revisit exercises, or spread the content across multiple classes as needed.
Level 4 Ballet Lesson Plan 4.3 (Ages 11-13)
Designed for dancers ages 11–13, this Level 4 ballet lesson plan focuses on refining technique through concise, purposeful combinations that maximize class time without sacrificing technical quality.
Created for a 90-minute class setting, this ready-to-teach lesson emphasizes strength, coordination, musicality, precision, and technical endurance through 17 thoughtfully sequenced combinations. The shorter combinations allow dancers to work through more material while maintaining focus, energy, and attention to detail. This helps teachers cover more of their curriculum within the time they have.
This lesson plan includes:
Full warm-up designed to prepare both the mind and body
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for every exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Highlights:
17 carefully sequenced combinations designed for a complete upper-level ballet class
Shorter combinations that help teachers fit more technical work into a 90-minute class
Progressive exercises that build strength, control, coordination, and precision
Opportunities to reinforce musicality and artistry throughout class
Logical progression from barre through center and traveling work
Thoughtfully selected music suggestions to support each exercise
Practical teaching notes drawn from real classroom experience
Whether you're looking for fresh class ideas, planning a substitute class, or simply want to save valuable planning time, this lesson plan provides a complete, engaging class that is ready to teach while still allowing room for your own teaching style and artistic voice.
BONUS: Includes more than 90 minutes of material, giving you the flexibility to expand combinations, revisit exercises, or spread the content across multiple classes as needed.