Ballet Level 1 (Digital)

Full-year beginner ballet syllabus designed to build strong foundations and love for dance in students ages 5-8. Includes lifetime updates.

Clear skill prerequisites and teaching goals
Class structure overview to set expectations
Week-by-week prompts to focus each lesson
Practical tips for teaching dancers ages 5-8
8 progressive, ready-to-teach lesson plans
Ballet terminology sheet of all included steps
Parent communication tips and progress reports

This digital syllabus takes the guesswork out of lesson planning and ensures consistency in developing strong, technical young dancers. Download instantly and use across devices or print as needed.

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An Approach Proven to Work

Ballet technique has been shaped for centuries by masters like Cecchetti, Balanchine, and Vaganova. Our curriculum draws from these foundations and translates them into modern, classroom-ready progressions that work for today’s dancers.

Developmentally appropriate

Skills progress naturally and safely from level to level.

Flexible for real studios

Easy to adjust for different abilities or mixed levels.

Engaging and fresh

Creative combinations prevent burnout for teachers and dancers.

Simple to implement

A clear structure keeps classes consistent and planning minimal.

A Preview of Syllabus Contents

Realistic Expectations Guide

A breakdown of required skills and teaching goals designed to build technical and artistic excellence.

Class Structure Overview

A detailed class flow designed to build consistency, maximize growth, and support skill development.

Lesson Progression Outline

A week-by-week guide designed to build technique, focus areas, and clear goals for every class.

Complete Lesson Plans

Progressive class plans with exercises designed to accomplish technical and artistic teaching goals.

Ballet Terminology Sheet

A reference guide of ballet terms designed to build understanding, precision, and proper technique.

Progress Report Template

A customizable report system designed to build progress tracking, communication, and confidence.

Common Questions

Our ballet syllabi are inspired by the techniques of Enrico Cecchetti, George Balanchine, and Agrippina Vaganova.

Our jazz syllabi are inspired by the technique of Gus Giordano.

Digital syllabi are delivered as a print-friendly PDF via email. You can download them to any device with lifetime updates included.

Spiral-bound syllabi are shipped free to the United States and Canada (express option available as an upgrade).

Digital syllabi come with lifetime access and free updates, so you can rely on them now and throughout every season, level, and class you teach—whenever you need structure or a fresh idea.

Lesson plans provide the tempo for each exercise, but do not include music.

After adding curriculum materials to your cart, you’ll have the option to include a video demonstration and music playlist subscription for an additional fee. You can also subscribe anytime by selecting Video Library in the main menu.

Right away. Each syllabus includes ready-to-go lesson frameworks, age-appropriate progressions, and clear structure so you can begin immediately.

Our curriculum and teaching tools are created to support you in the classroom. If you feel that your purchase isn’t the right fit for you or your studio (for any reason), we’re happy to offer a 30-day refund from the date of purchase.

To request a refund, email us at team@dancestudiosyllabus.com within 30 days.

Digital materials: After 30 days, digital purchases are non-refundable, even if the files haven’t been downloaded or used.

Spiral-bound materials: Must be returned in like-new condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping.