Level 3 Ballet Lesson Plan 3.2 (Ages 9-11)
Designed for dancers ages 9–11, this Level 3 ballet lesson plan combines technical development with efficient class planning, allowing teachers to cover a wide range of concepts without sacrificing valuable class time.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class features thoughtfully structured combinations that blend multiple technical elements together, helping students strengthen coordination, control, musicality, and movement quality while remaining fully engaged throughout class.
Full warm-up designed to activate the feet and prepare dancers for stronger demi-pointe work
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Tendu combination focused on pelvic stability and control
Dégagé exercise incorporating enveloppé for increased coordination and articulation
"Fond-de-Jambe" combination that combines fondus and rond de jambes into one efficient exercise
Pirouette combination featuring both en dehors and en dedans turns, ideal for group work and turn preparation
Four-part mix-and-match medium allegro combination that encourages versatility, memory, and musical awareness
Structured exercises that maximize technical development within a one-hour class format
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 3.2 (Ages 9-11)
Designed for dancers ages 9–11, this Level 3 ballet lesson plan combines technical development with efficient class planning, allowing teachers to cover a wide range of concepts without sacrificing valuable class time.
This ready-to-teach 1-hour class features thoughtfully structured combinations that blend multiple technical elements together, helping students strengthen coordination, control, musicality, and movement quality while remaining fully engaged throughout class.
Full warm-up designed to activate the feet and prepare dancers for stronger demi-pointe work
Barre exercises
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes, teaching tips, and classroom insights
Tendu combination focused on pelvic stability and control
Dégagé exercise incorporating enveloppé for increased coordination and articulation
"Fond-de-Jambe" combination that combines fondus and rond de jambes into one efficient exercise
Pirouette combination featuring both en dehors and en dedans turns, ideal for group work and turn preparation
Four-part mix-and-match medium allegro combination that encourages versatility, memory, and musical awareness
Structured exercises that maximize technical development within a one-hour class format
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.