Ballet Teacher Resources

Planned Transitions for Preschool Dance Class

When preschool children discover a true passion for the art of dance, you know as an instructor you’re doing something right. Teaching dance classes for preschool-aged children can be rewarding and fun but teaching this age group takes some thought and planning to make each lesson a success.

Preschool Ballet Prop Ideas and Class Content

Harnessing the imagination and creativity of preschool ballet students is key to stimulating the mind as they learn to grasp new maneuvers, concepts, and ballet techniques.

Tips for Creating a Successful Summer Dance Program

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) believes in promoting ballet anywhere and everywhere. We’ve been hosting successful summer dance intensives for years at our home base in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Now, in the spirit of bringing the love of dance to more students, we’re offering these tips for starting your own summer program for dance.

Teaching Turnout in Pre-Ballet

Pre-Ballet is such an important and exciting level for your youngest students and for you as a teacher! The student learns to transition from creative work to more recognizable ballet vocabulary and the teacher has the opportunity to thoughtfully prepare and ready them for Beginning Ballet.

Lesson Plan for Beginner Children’s Ballet

If you are just getting started with teaching ballet or if you are working with children for the first time, you may feel uncertain about creating a lesson plan for beginner children’s ballet. Crafting a beginner ballet class lesson plan can help to streamline the process of developing the entire course for your students from start to finish.