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.
Full warm-up
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
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 1.3 (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.
Full warm-up
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
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.