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Strength and readiness program
Foot Focus Workshop
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A Complete Curriculum That Takes Dancers from Pre-Pointe Evaluation to Their First Weeks en Pointe
Preparing for Pointe Bundle
Take dancers from evaluation to their first weeks en pointe with:
Pre-Pointe Evaluation Form
Four Progressive Pre-Pointe Lesson Plans
Teacher Notes & Foot Strengthening Exercises
Student & Parent Handouts
Three Beginner Pointe Lesson Plans
Free Ballet Class Warm-Up Plan
Download a ready-to-use warm-up plan and join the Ballet Lesson Plans email community.
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.
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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
Help your students prepare for pointe safely and confidently with a structured, teacher-led curriculum designed to evaluate readiness, build strength, and guide dancers through a progressive path toward pointe work.
Created for both recreational and pre-professional ballet programs, this comprehensive resource gives teachers a consistent system for assessing students, communicating expectations, and developing the technical foundation required before beginning pointe.
Recommended Student Criteria
This program is intended for students who:
Are approximately 12 years of age or older
Have at least 3 years of consistent ballet training
Take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week (not including Pre-Pointe)
Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and the ability to apply corrections
What's Included
Comprehensive pointe readiness evaluation form
4 complete Pre-Pointe lesson plans
Structured warm-ups and progressive exercises
Foot-focused center work
Detailed teacher notes
Student and parent handouts
Visual technique and alignment references
Designed for Teacher Confidence
Whether you're introducing students to Pre-Pointe for the first time or creating a more consistent studio-wide approach, this program provides the structure and guidance needed to make informed pointe decisions while prioritizing dancer safety and long-term success.
A complete, season-long Pre-Pointe curriculum with evaluations, lesson plans, parent handouts, and teacher guidance for an all-in-one resource.
“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.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.
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