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Pre-Pointe Program
Prepare your dancers for pointe work with a comprehensive, teacher-ready program developed from decades of ballet teaching experience. Includes assessments, lesson plans, exercises, student handouts, and practical guidance to help build strength, technique, and confidence.
Student evaluation tools
4 complete pre-pointe lesson plans
Teacher and parent resources included
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Level 1 Ballet Lesson Plans (Ages 5–7)
Designed for ages 5–7, this ready-to-teach 1-hour ballet class reinforces foundational technique while keeping young dancers engaged and motivated.
Perfect for busy dance teachers looking for structured, age-appropriate class material that saves planning time while keeping classes fresh and organized.
This lesson plan includes:
Full warm-up
Barre work
Center floor exercises
Across-the-floor progressions
Music suggestions for each combination
Teacher notes and teaching tips
Concepts covered include pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambes, passé practice, sautés, échappés, grand battements, adagio work, and more.
BONUS: Includes more than one hour of material, allowing you to expand the lesson plan over multiple classes or weeks.
Level 2 Ballet Lesson Plan 2.0 (Ages 7-9)
Designed for advancing beginner dancers, this 1-hour ballet class builds on foundational technique while gently introducing more coordination, strength, and artistry.
Perfect for teachers who want structured, ready-to-teach classes that challenge students without overwhelming them.
This lesson plan includes:
Full warm-up
Barre work
Center floor combinations
Across-the-floor progressions
Reverence
Music suggestions for each exercise
Teacher notes and guidance
This class introduces more complex movement patterns while reinforcing core ballet vocabulary, helping students grow in confidence, musicality, and control.
Concepts include pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, frappé, fondu, grand battements, adagio work, pirouette preparation, and introductory allegro and traveling steps.
BONUS: Includes more than one hour of material, giving you flexibility to spread content across multiple classes or weeks.
Level 4 Ballet Lesson Plan 4.0 (Ages 11-13)
Designed for dancers ages 11–13, this Level 4 ballet lesson plan challenges students to develop greater independence, technical awareness, and confidence while continuing to refine their ballet technique.
This ready-to-teach 1+ hour class encourages dancers to take ownership of their training through balance challenges, problem-solving opportunities, and combinations that require both technical precision and artistic decision-making.
This lesson plan includes:
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
Highlights:
Plié and adagio challenges that encourage dancers to safely release the barre and develop greater balance and control
Fast-paced tendu combination designed to strengthen musical awareness and timing
Two dégagé combinations, including a creative variation on a traditional exercise
Rond de jambe combination incorporating promenade heel work
Grand battement exercise featuring a unique off-the-barre challenge
Student-centered balance work that encourages dancers to select and explore their own balance positions
Center tendu and dégagé combination with an optional reverse-pattern challenge that promotes independent thinking and retention
Two allegro combinations, including one that works particularly well in groups
This lesson plan helps dancers move beyond simply executing combinations and encourages them to actively engage with technique, musicality, balance, and artistry.
BONUS: Includes more than one hour of content, allowing you to expand the material across multiple classes or weeks.
Complete Pre-Pointe Training & Evaluation Program for Ballet Teachers
A structured, safety-focused Pre-Pointe curriculum designed to help ballet teachers confidently evaluate readiness and prepare students for pointe work through a clear, progressive training pathway.
This program provides a complete framework for identifying which students are truly ready for pointe work, building the required strength and technical control, and guiding teachers through a consistent, season-based progression toward a safe transition.
Designed for use in both recreational and pre-professional studio settings, this program supports teachers in making informed, confident decisions while maintaining high technical standards and prioritizing dancer safety.
A Structured, Teacher-Led Approach to Pointe Readiness
This program is built around a comprehensive evaluation process for students who meet the following recommended criteria:
At least 12 years old
Minimum of 3 years of consistent ballet training
Ongoing enrollment in at least 2 ballet classes per week (not including Pre-Pointe)
Demonstrated responsibility in class preparation, dress code, and ability to apply corrections effectively
The program also provides clear guidance for situations where a student is not yet ready for pointe work, helping teachers communicate decisions with confidence and consistency.
Seasonal Progression Model
The Pre-Pointe Program is designed to begin at the start of the training season (August/September) and guide students through structured development leading toward pointe readiness assessment and transition in January, when appropriate.
This focused timeline ensures that students are not rushed, and that only those who demonstrate consistent strength, control, and technical readiness progress to pointe work.
What’s Included:
Comprehensive student evaluation form for pointe readiness assessment
4 complete Pre-Pointe lesson plans
Structured warm-ups, progressions, and combinations in each class
Foot-focused center work adaptable to any ballet class
Detailed teacher notes and implementation guidance
Student and parent handouts for clear communication and expectations
Visual references to support alignment, strength, and technique development
Designed to Develop:
Foot and ankle strength and articulation
Lower body stability and postural control
Alignment and placement awareness
Flexibility and mobility specific to pointe readiness
Technical consistency under teacher evaluation
Safe, informed progression toward pointe work
Built for Teacher Confidence and Studio Consistency
This program is designed for studio owners and individual teachers who need a clear, professional system for managing pointe readiness across their students.
It provides structure for evaluation, consistency in expectations, and clear communication tools for both parents and students—reducing uncertainty around one of the most important decisions in a dancer’s training.
Rather than rushing students onto pointe, this program supports a deliberate, evidence-based approach that prioritizes long-term dancer health, strength, and technical integrity.
“Great curriculum!
This is a great addition to our homeschool curriculum. Very simple and elegant and easy to follow. As we go through the lesson, day by day, the children’s capacities are refined and improved. The music selections are also excellent. It takes the mystery and headache out of ballet lesson planning and we will definitely be following along with the higher levels in the coming months and years.”
~ anne k.“…thank you so much! Your lesson plans are super helpful. I was a little lost before I found your website. Thank you for all your help!”
~ Alta“These lesson plans have some great supplemental combos. I like to do my own lesson plans but it’s fun to add some of these into my own stuff from time to time. It’s a different teaching than mine as well, so it’s nice to give my dancers some more variety.”
~ molly d.Meet Julia
Hi, I'm Julia. I created Ballet Lesson Plans to help dance teachers spend less time planning and more time inspiring their students. After years of teaching ballet, I began developing resources that make classes engaging, educational, and easy to prepare.
