Level 2 Ballet Lesson Plan 2.1 (Ages 7-9)
Designed for dancers ages 7–9, this Level 2 ballet lesson plan builds upon foundational ballet technique while introducing new challenges that encourage balance, coordination, musicality, and confidence.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class provides a structured progression of barre, center, allegro, and across-the-floor exercises that help students refine their technique while remaining engaged and motivated throughout class.
Full warm-up
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Flexible tendu and dégagé exercises that can be taught in either 1st or 5th position
Center adagio work designed to develop balance, control, and movement quality
Pirouette training incorporated into a traveling waltz combination
Petite and medium allegro combinations that strengthen coordination and timing
Progressive exercises that build technical confidence and classroom success
This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 2 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 2 Ballet Lesson Plan 2.1 (Ages 7-9)
Designed for dancers ages 7–9, this Level 2 ballet lesson plan builds upon foundational ballet technique while introducing new challenges that encourage balance, coordination, musicality, and confidence.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class provides a structured progression of barre, center, allegro, and across-the-floor exercises that help students refine their technique while remaining engaged and motivated throughout class.
Full warm-up
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Flexible tendu and dégagé exercises that can be taught in either 1st or 5th position
Center adagio work designed to develop balance, control, and movement quality
Pirouette training incorporated into a traveling waltz combination
Petite and medium allegro combinations that strengthen coordination and timing
Progressive exercises that build technical confidence and classroom success
This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 2 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.