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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.