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> Lesson Plans & Resources for Dance Teachers


## Posts

- [20+ Skills for Beginner Acro Dance Class](https://lesson-leap.com/20-skills-for-beginner-acro-dance-class/): List of beginner-friendly skills for acro dance classes. Building up from bridges, handstands, and cartwheels, and working towards more intermediate level skills.
- [20+ Spooky Halloween Songs for Dance Classes, Recitals, and More.](https://lesson-leap.com/20-spooky-halloween-songs-for-dance-classes-recitals-and-more/): Full playlist of clean Halloween-themed music to use in your dance classes!
- [Ultimate Guide to Teaching Preschool Ballet (Ages 3-5)](https://lesson-leap.com/class-syllabus-beginner-ballet-for-3-5-years-old/): Complete guide to teaching preschool ballet dance class. Includes lesson plan PDFs, list of skills & terminology, teaching tips, and more.
- [Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan #5: Arabesque A'Terre and Skips](https://lesson-leap.com/preschool-ballet-lesson-plan-5-arabesque-aterre-and-skips/): This week's preschool ballet lesson plan includes breakdowns of how to teach arabesques and skips (passé sautés), and a PDF with detailed teacher instructions. 
- [Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan #4: Sautés and Port de Bras](https://lesson-leap.com/preschool-ballet-lesson-plan-4-sautes-and-port-de-bras/): This week’s Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan is focused on how to teach Sautés and Port De Bras, including a detailed lesson plan PDF to use in your class. Important Note: This lesson plan builds on the skills and terminology taught in weeks #1, #2, and #3. How to Teach Sautés Start by defining terminology: Sauté means to jump To introduce sautés for the first time, you will want to use dots or another landmark to help students find their foot placement, and prevent them from hopping all over the room. I actually introduce sautés without doing any jumping at first- Meaning I have […]
- [Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan #3: Passés and Chasses](https://lesson-leap.com/preschool-ballet-lesson-plan-3-passes-and-chasses/): In Week #3 of the Preschool Ballet Dance Class Curriculum, students learn Passés and Chasses. The lesson emphasizes proper technique, including terminology and balance. Progressions for advancing skills are suggested for later in the year.
- [300+ Songs for Hip Hop Dance Class Ages 8 & Up](https://lesson-leap.com/300-songs-for-hip-hop-dance-class-ages-8-up/): Curated playlist with 300+ clean songs for kid's hip hop dance class.
- [Heel Stretch & Cobra: Beginner Acro Lesson Plan #1](https://lesson-leap.com/heel-stretch-cobra-beginner-acro-lesson-plan-1/): Detailed beginner acro lesson plan with downloadable PDF for dance teachers. Includes tips on how to teach heel stretches, cobras, and more beginner acro skills. 
- [Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan #2: Tendu & Piques](https://lesson-leap.com/preschool-ballet-lesson-plan-2-tendu-piques/): Introduction & Syllabus Our second preschool ballet lesson plan focuses on teaching tendus and piques. Remember, each week we are introducing 1-2 new foundational ballet skills, while still building on and reviewing the prior week’s skill focus. Note: The stretching and warmup section is nearly identical to week one. This is on purpose because we want to establish some consistency and memory building between weeks. They are very young, so knowing what to expect at the start of class can help ease anxiety. Teaching Tendus and Piques in Preschool Ballet Always start the skill breakdown by defining terminology one at […]
- [Preschool Ballet Lesson Plan #1: Pliés & Relevés](https://lesson-leap.com/preschool-ballet-lesson-plan-1-plies-releves/): Simplify your curriculum with this preschool ballet lesson plan centered on pliés and relevés. Includes classroom tips, skill exercises, and a free PDF download.
- [Ultimate Guide to Teaching Beginner Jazz Dance (Lesson Plans & Syllabus)](https://lesson-leap.com/ultimate-guide-to-teaching-beginner-jazz-dance-lesson-plans-syllabus/): Complete Guide for Teaching Beginner Jazz Dance Classes. Includes List of Skills, Lesson Plan PDFs, Class Playlists, Teaching Tips & Ideas, and More.
- [Fun Songs for Baby Ballet Classes (24-36 months)](https://lesson-leap.com/fun-songs-for-baby-ballet-classes-24-36-months/): A playlist for 2-year-old baby ballet classes includes fun songs for movement, warm-ups, and ballet exercises.
- [Teaching Leaps: Beginner Jazz Lesson Plan #5](https://lesson-leap.com/teaching-leaps-beginner-jazz-lesson-plan-5/): Leaps are a fundamental skill in all styles of dance, but especially jazz. Frankly, this is one of the harder skills to teach because there are really two skills involved: the prep (either run-run or chasse) and the leap itself. I find it’s best to break the skill down and teach chasses several weeks before leaps. Before teaching leaps, make sure your students have a strong grasp of the following skills: How to Teach Leaps in Beginner Jazz For true beginners I recommend starting with a simple run-run leap, which is typically easier than chasse-step-leaps for new dancers. At the […]
- [Pas de Bourrée & Leap Prep: Beginner Jazz Lesson Plan #4](https://lesson-leap.com/pas-de-bourree-leap-prep-beginner-jazz-lesson-plan-4/): A detailed guide for dance teachers on how to teach Pas De bourrées and leaps in beginner jazz + downloadable lesson plan PDF
- [100+ Songs for Hip Hop Dance Class (Ages 12+)](https://lesson-leap.com/100-songs-for-hip-hop-dance-class-ages-12/): 100+ clean songs for hip hop dance classes, ages 12 and up. Save the playlist to your library.
- [Piques & Pencil Turns: Intermediate Jazz Lesson Plan #1](https://lesson-leap.com/piques-pencil-turns-intermediate-jazz-lesson-plan/): This first week of my intermediate jazz syllabus is intended to help dancers to level up from beginner turns to more complex rotations. Once your dancers have strong pirouette technique on their single turns, you can introduce different leg positions, like pencil or coupe. When doing any pirouette across the floor, I always have my dancers land their turn in second on relevé. This helps build strength and stability to add on additional rotations. It also helps prevent bad habits like falling out of turns early. Note: If your dancers aren’t ready for these turns, I recommend starting with my […]
- [Single Turns & Leap Prep: Beginner Jazz Lesson Plan #3](https://lesson-leap.com/single-turns-leap-prep-beginner-jazz-lesson-plan-3/): Learn how to teach pirouettes and leaps to beginner jazz students with this comprehensive lesson plan! Includes downloadable PDF, teaching tips and explanations. 
- [Chasses & Battements: Beginner Jazz Dance Lesson Plan #2](https://lesson-leap.com/chasses-battements-beginner-jazz-dance-lesson-plan-2/): Download a PDF lesson for a beginner jazz dance class focused on chasses and battements. Includes teaching tips, warming ideas, stretches, and more.
- [Prep for Battements & Pirouettes: Beginner Jazz Dance Lesson Plan #1](https://lesson-leap.com/prep-for-battements-pirouettes-beginner-jazz-dance-lesson-plan-1/): Download a full lesson plan for a beginner jazz dance class, focused on preparing for battements and pirouettes. Includes a full skill breakdown, detailed center and across-the-floor exercises, and more resources for dance teachers.
- [Ultimate Guide for Teaching Baby Ballet (Ages 24-36 Mo.)](https://lesson-leap.com/class-syllabus-ballet-24-36-months/): A structured outline for a 24-36 month baby ballet program. This syllabus covers fundamental movement, classroom etiquette, ballet concepts, and fostering creativity through simple, fun activities and age-appropriate teaching strategies.
- [How to Teach Preschool Hip Hop: A Complete Class Syllabus & Guide](https://lesson-leap.com/class-syllabus-preschool-hip-hop-ages-3-5/): This preschool hip hop syllabus for ages 3–5 offers a structured curriculum for dance educators. It features a comprehensive skills overview including foundational bounces and isolations, five detailed lesson plans, and practical teaching strategies for building rhythm. Also included is a curated playlist of over 300 age-appropriate songs.
- [Pivot Turns: Preschool Hip Hop Dance Lesson Plan #5](https://lesson-leap.com/pivot-turns-preschool-hip-hop-dance-lesson-plan-5/): This fifth and final lesson plan in the preschool hip hop syllabus focuses on teaching pivot turns to toddlers (ages 3–5). It includes a step-by-step breakdown of pivot turns, a review of foundational skills like grapevines and snakes, and a structured class outline featuring warm-ups and a "dance telephone" activity.
- [3 Step Turns: Preschool Hip Hop Dance Lesson Plans #4](https://lesson-leap.com/3-step-turns-preschool-hip-hop-dance-lesson-plans-4/): Week four of the preschool hip hop syllabus introduces the 3-step turn, one of the more challenging technical moves for this age. This lesson plan provides a detailed breakdown of the 3 step turns, strategies for managing direction without using right/left cues, and a full class schedule including strut walks and structured improv.
- [Grapevines: Preschool Hip Hop Dance Lesson Plan #3 (Ages 3-5)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-1-hip-hop-for-3-5-years-old/): A comprehensive 3-5 year old hip hop lesson plan featuring a step-by-step breakdown of grapevines and isolations. Includes a structured warm-up, rhythm exercises, and across-the-floor activities designed to build foundational coordination.
- [Slides & Snakes: Preschool Hip Hop Dance Lesson Plan #2](https://lesson-leap.com/slides-snakes-preschool-hip-hop-dance-lesson-plan-2/): The second week of the preschool hip hop syllabus shifts focus from basic bouncing to the fluid movements of snakes and slides. This lesson plan provides a step-by-step breakdown for teaching toddlers how to use their heads for proper snake technique and "drag" their feet for controlled slides. It includes a full class schedule featuring a cardio warm-up, rhythm-counting exercises, and a "Dance Telephone" activity for creative expression.
- [Bounces & Step Claps: Preschool Hip Hop Dance Lesson Plan #1](https://lesson-leap.com/bounces-step-claps-preschool-hip-hop-dance-lesson-plan-1/): The first week of preschool hip hop focuses on laying a technical foundation with bounces and step claps. This lesson plan provides a step-by-step guide for teaching toddlers the difference between bouncing and jumping, improving full-body coordination, and introducing the concept of counting to eight. It includes a complete class schedule featuring rhythm work, strut walks, and structured improv.
- [Lesson Plan: Battements in Beginner Jazz Dance Class](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-battements-in-beginner-jazz/): A battement is a fundamental movement that builds the explosive power and functional flexibility required for advanced jumps and extensions. For beginner dancers aged 6-8, the focus is on maintaining a stable upper body while the working leg brushes through tendu and degage. By isolating the movement first at the barre or in a lying position, students learn to engage their core and quadriceps without compromising their vertical alignment or turnout. This lesson begins with active hamstring stretches and core stabilization to ensure the lower back remains protected during high kicks. As the class moves into en centre and across-the-floor […]
- [Lesson Plan: Center Leaps Jazz Dance Class (Ages 9-11)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-center-leaps-jazz/): Elevate your curriculum with this Intermediate Jazz Lesson Plan for ages 9+. Perfect for dance teacher resources, this guide features technique drills to master center leaps, fix 'hopping' issues, and improve height. Includes a cardio warmup, across-the-floor jazz dance class ideas, and a downloadable PDF for your studio.
- [Lesson Plan: Beginner Acro Dance Class (Ages 6-8)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-for-beginner-acro-6-8-years-old/): The post introduces a beginner acro lesson plan for children aged 6-8, focusing on building shoulder strength with beginner-friendly skills. It emphasizes exercises like donkey kicks and stretches to enhance flexibility and strength without the need for heavy spotting. The use of mats is advised for safety during practice.
- [200+ Songs for Beginner Jazz Dance Class & Recital (Ages 4-8 Years old)](https://lesson-leap.com/50-songs-for-beginner-jazz-dance-class-recital-ages-4-8-years-old/): 50+ Songs for beginner jazz and tap dance classes and recitals for ages 4 to 8 years old, includes a combination of popular songs the kids will know, energetic instrumentals, classic jazz dance hits, and everything in-between. 
- [Lesson Plan: Intermediate Jazz Dance Class (Ages 9-11)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-for-intermediate-jazz-dance-class-9-11-years-old/): A lesson plan for intermediate jazz dance class for dance teachers. Includes across the floor, warm ups, stretches, and dance exercises for jazz dance ages 9 to 11 years old. Illusions, pique turns, pirouettes, leaps, etc. 
- [Lesson Plan: Pirouettes in Beginner Jazz Dance Class (6-8 Years Old)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-2-for-beginner-jazz-dance-class-6-8-years-old/): Lesson plan for dance teachers for beginner jazz dance class, dancers ages 6 to 8 years old. Stretches, across the floor activities, and center floor jazz dance skills.
- [Lesson Plan: Beginner Jazz Dance Class (Ages 6-8)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-for-beginner-jazz-dance-class-6-8-years-old/): Lesson plan for dance teachers for beginner jazz dance class, dancers ages 6 to 8 years old. Stretches, across the floor activities, and center floor jazz dance skills.
- [Teaching Hip-Hop Isolations for Beginners](https://lesson-leap.com/teaching-hip-hop-isolations-for-beginners/): How to teach isolations for beginner hip-hop dance classes.
- [300+ Songs for Little Kid's Hip-Hop Dance Class (Ages 3-5)](https://lesson-leap.com/songs-for-little-kids-hip-hop-dance-class-ages-3-5-years-old/): A playlist of songs for dance teachers to use in hip hop classes for little kids, ages 3-6 years old. 
- [Lesson Plan: Beginner Hip Hop (Ages 6-8)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-beginner-hip-hop-ages-6-8/): A lesson plan for dance teachers for beginner hip hop dance class, ages 6 to 8 years old. 
- [Intermediate Ballet Terminology List (Ages 9-11)](https://lesson-leap.com/intermediate-ballet-terminology-list-9-11-years-old/): A list of ballet terminology for dance teachers for intermediate class, ages 9-11 years old. 
- [Class Syllabus: Intermediate Ballet (Ages 9-11)](https://lesson-leap.com/class-syllabus-intermediate-ballet-9-11-years-old/): Syllabus for dance teachers for intermediate ballet ages 9-11 years old. Learning objectives, terminology, and teaching strategies for dance educators.
- [Ballet Terminology List: Beginner Ballet (Ages 6-8)](https://lesson-leap.com/ballet-terminology-list-beginner-ballet-6-8-years-old/): A list of ballet terminology for a beginner class for 6-8 year old dancers.
- [Lesson Plan for Beginner Ballet (6-8 Years Old)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-5-ballet-6-8-years-old/): Ballet lesson plan for 6-8-year-olds includes warm-up, barre exercises, and across-the-floor activities.
- [Ballet Terminology List: Preschool Ballet (Ages 3-5)](https://lesson-leap.com/ballet-terminology-for-3-5-year-old-dancers/): A list of ballet terminology and defintions to teach to 3-5 year old students / toddlers. 
- [Icebreaker Ideas for 3-5 Year Olds](https://lesson-leap.com/icebreaker-ideas-for-2-5-year-olds/): A list of icebreaker questions for dance teachers to ask students ages 2-5 years old.
- [Lesson Plan: Baby Ballet (24-36 Months)](https://lesson-leap.com/lesson-plan-3-ballet-24-36-months/): Lesson plan for dance teachers, Baby Ballerinas aged 24-36 months includes warm-up, skills, and activities to engage young dancers.
- [Teaching Port de Bras to Toddlers: The Balloon Analogy](https://lesson-leap.com/teaching-port-de-bras-to-toddlers-the-balloon-analogy/): Teaching ballet to toddlers involves using age-appropriate references. For Port de Bras, a balloon analogy is effective, teaching arm movements from 1st to high 5th and demi second. This approach helps kids connect positions and prevents rushing.

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- [Jazz Dance Class Resources](https://lesson-leap.com/jazz-dance-class-resources/): Lesson plan PDFs, syllabi, ideas and more resources for teaching jazz dance classes to all ages and levels. View other styles: Save to Vault
- [Ballet Dance Class Resources](https://lesson-leap.com/ballet-dance-class-resources/): Browse resources for teaching ballet dance classes by age and skill level. Each level includes a class syllabus, terminology list, lesson plans, playlists, and more. View other styles: Save to Vault
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- [9-11 Years Old](https://lesson-leap.com/resources-for-dance-educators/9-11-years-old/): Resources for teaching dancers ages 9-11 years old. Save to Vault
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- [About Lesson Leap](https://lesson-leap.com/about/): Hi! I’m Sarah Wheeler, the creator and founder of Lesson Leap. After teaching dance for 10 years, I created this platform in 2023 to address the lack of resources available to dance teachers. I find that a lot of skilled dancers are thrown into teaching positions without being given the proper tools to be successful. I was once in that position and had to create my curriculum from the ground-up, so my goal is to share my knowledge and help inspire other teachers! Whether you are a new teacher and need help establishing curriculum, or have several years of experience […]
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