Level 3 Ballet Lesson Plan 3.0 (Ages 9-11)
Designed for dancers ages 9–11, this Level 3 ballet lesson plan builds upon established technique while introducing new challenges that develop coordination, musicality, focus, and artistic expression.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class encourages dancers to think beyond individual steps by connecting technique, timing, and movement quality through thoughtfully structured exercises and combinations.
Full warm-up designed to engage both the mind and body
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Tendu and dégagé combination that develops coordination and movement flow
Creative variation on a traditional dégagé exercise
Frappé combination featuring a teacher challenge that encourages focus and precision
Grand battement exercise with a counting challenge to strengthen musical awareness
Fun small-jump combination designed for group participation and engagement
Introduction to promenade within a traveling waltz combination
This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 3 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 3 Ballet Lesson Plan 3.0 (Ages 9-11)
Designed for dancers ages 9–11, this Level 3 ballet lesson plan builds upon established technique while introducing new challenges that develop coordination, musicality, focus, and artistic expression.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class encourages dancers to think beyond individual steps by connecting technique, timing, and movement quality through thoughtfully structured exercises and combinations.
Full warm-up designed to engage both the mind and body
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Tendu and dégagé combination that develops coordination and movement flow
Creative variation on a traditional dégagé exercise
Frappé combination featuring a teacher challenge that encourages focus and precision
Grand battement exercise with a counting challenge to strengthen musical awareness
Fun small-jump combination designed for group participation and engagement
Introduction to promenade within a traveling waltz combination
This lesson plan can be used independently or alongside other Level 3 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.