This curriculum is designed specifically with boys in mind. (But of course, we welcome girls too!) If you’ve taught boys or have boys of your own, we don’t have to tell you about the high level of energy they can have. This curriculum will take your little boys’ classes to the next level with LOTS of running, jumping, moving, and dancing. Themes included in this curriculum are:

Sharks
Garbage Day!
Dinosaurs
All Aboard! (Trains)
Where the Wild Things Are
Firetrucks

Christmas Tree Farm
Outer Space Adventure
Robin Hood
Planes and Flying Machines
Tractor Day
Buggin' Out

Ahoy, Matey!
Construction Site
Let's Play Ball!
Secret Spy
At the Zoo
Robots

The Polar Express
Snow Day Adventure
Superheroes
In the Jungle
Peter Rabbit
Race Day

COMPLETE VIDEO SYLLABUS

Not sure what a step is? No problem! See every step on video in our complete video syllabus.

24 MONTHS OF LESSON PLANS

This curriculum includes 24 months of lesson plans in EACH age group and dance form. Teach to a brand new theme each month for TWO YEARS before having to repeat.

MUSIC PLAYLISTS

Tired of Searching for Music? We’ve Got You Covered! Recommended music links are provided for every lesson plan.

MAKE CLASS EXTRA SPECIAL

We’ve included our highly requested movement cards in every ballet lesson plan set. We’re also including things like coloring pages and student certificates for every lesson plan.

 

Get instant access to the complete Lil’ Heroes Curriculum:

$197

This is a single payment and gives you lifetime access to the curriculum and its materials.

 Complete Curriculums

 

“We’ve used Once Upon a Ballet for 2 years now and I can tell you I’ve seen a huge difference in my students who have come up through this program.”

- Mitzy B.

 
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Fairy Tale Dance Curriculum

 
 

Finally! A Fun and Imaginative, Developmentally Appropriate, Fairy Tale Dance Curriculum

Once Upon A Ballet is our beautifully crafted curriculum designed to teach ballet with age-appropriate child development in mind. Our youngest levels’ dance activities and classes are story-based and set to the most beloved fairy tales. Whether you swim with mermaids or fly with Peter Pan, you’ll capture your students’ imaginations with ease.

This curriculum introduces ballet to our youngest age groups through traditional fairy tale stories. It is divided into three levels: Toddler Ballet (ages 1.5 to 3), Preschool Ballet (ages 3 to 5), and Primary Ballet (ages 5 to 7). It also includes tap and jazz for ages 3 to 7 and contemporary for ages 5 to 7.

Here’s what’s included:

  • Two full years of dance class lesson plans with lesson plan videos, music playlists, and extra goodies to make class more fun!

  • Creative dance and ballet lesson plans for toddlers (ages 1.5 to 3)

  • Creative dance, ballet, tap, and jazz lesson plans for preschoolers (ages 3 to 5)

  • Creative dance, ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary lesson plans for early elementary (ages 5 to 7)

  • Lesson plans include music playlists, themed movement cards, matching coloring pages, and student certificates

  • Video demonstrations

There are 24 months of lesson plan sets and extras (listed above). Each month is centered around a brand new theme!

 

Age Appropriate

Our younger age group is divided into three levels: Toddler Ballet (ages 1.5 to 3), Preschool Ballet (ages 3 to 5), and Preparatory Ballet (ages 5 to 7).

Complete Video Syllabus

Not sure what a step is? No problem! See every step on video in our complete video syllabus for ages 1.5 to 7.

24 Months of Lesson Plans

This curriculum includes 24 months of lesson plans in EACH age group and dance form. Teach to a new fairy tale theme each month for TWO YEARS before having to repeat.

tap, jazz + contemporary

We get it, so many of you introduce dance to your littlest students with combo classes. That’s why we’ve included add-on lesson plans for tap (ages 3 to 7), jazz (ages 5 to 7), and contemporary (ages 5 to 7).

Music Playlists

Tired of Searching for Music? We’ve Got You Covered! Recommended music links are included for every lesson.

Make Class Extra Special

We’ve included our highly requested movement cards in every ballet lesson plan set. We’re also including things like coloring pages and student certificates for every lesson plan.

 

Get instant access to the complete Once Upon a Ballet Curriculum for ages 1.5 to 7.

$397

One-Time Payment, Lifetime Curriculum Access

 

Story Ballet Curriculum

When we set out to create an older children’s ballet curriculum, we couldn’t imagine introducing ballet any other way than through the richness of classical story ballets. All ballets are available immediately upon purchase.

Our older levels introduce ballet through the classical story ballets in a way that inspires children to love ballet and its rich tradition.

The Little Mermaid
Les Sylphides
Peter Pan
The Sleeping Beauty
Snow White
Giselle
The Nutcracker
Coppélia
La Esmerelda
Cinderella
Balanchine Ballets
The Firebird

Midsummer Night's Dream
La Sylphide
La Fille Mal Gardée
Swan Lake
Paquita
Don Quixote
The Fairy Doll
Pharaoh’s Daughter
Romeo and Juliet
Alice in Wonderland
Jewels
Le Corsaire

Age Appropriate

Our older age group is divided into four levels: Ballet 1A (ages 7 to 9), Ballet 1B (ages 8 to 10), Ballet 2 (ages 9 to 11), and Ballet 3 (ages 10 to 12).

Complete Video Syllabus

Not sure what a step is? No problem! See every step on video in our complete video syllabus for ages 7 to 12.

24 Months of Lesson Plans

This curriculum includes 24 months of ballet lesson plans in EACH age group. Introduce a new story ballet each month for TWO YEARS before having to repeat.

Contemporary, conditioning + Pre-pointe

Ballet will always be first in our hearts, but we get that you need to prepare even your ballet students for more. That’s why we’ve also included class options for contemporary (ages 7 to 12), conditioning (ages 9+), and pre-pointe (ages 9+).

Music Playlists

Tired of Searching for Music? We’ve Got You Covered! Recommended music links are included for every lesson.

Bring Ballet to Life

We want your students to be inspired by ballet! That’s why we’re including links to professional performances of classical ballets on YouTube.

 

Get instant access to the complete Once Upon a Ballet Curriculum for ages 7 to 12.

$397

One-Time Payment, Lifetime Curriculum Access

 

 
 

This curriculum is all about fun and imagination while fostering early childhood development for toddlers and preschoolers. All activities are themed or story-based to keep even your littlest dancers’ attention. Take your students on a dance adventure—discover dinosaurs, explore oceans, or blast off into outer space! All themes are available immediately upon purchase. Themes included in this curriculum are:

Oceans
Safari Adventure
Ice Cream Shop
Forest Friends
Pumpkin Patch
Blast Off! (Space)

Candy Land
Arctic Animals
Superheroes
Pirates & Mermaids
Under the Big Top
Garden Bugs

Beach Day
Rainforest
Lemonade Stand
Let's Go Camping
Apple Picking Day
Carnival Fun

At the Toy Shop
In the Snow
At the Bakery
At the Pond
On the Farm
Teddy Bear Picnic

AGE APPROPRIATE

Our younger age group is divided into three levels: Toddler Dance (ages 1.5 to 3), Preschool Dance (ages 3 to 5), and Early Elementary (ages 5 to 7).

COMPLETE VIDEO SYLLABUS

Not sure what a step is? No problem! See every step on video in our complete video syllabus for ages 1.5 to 7.

TAP, JAZZ + CONTEMPORARY

We get it, so many of you introduce dance to your littlest students with combo classes. That’s why we’ve included add-on lesson plans for tap (ages 3 to 7), jazz (ages 5 to 7), and contemporary (ages 5 to 7).

24 MONTHS OF LESSON PLANS

This curriculum includes 24 months of lesson plans in EACH age group and dance form. Teach to a brand new theme each month for TWO YEARS before having to repeat.

MUSIC PLAYLISTS

Tired of Searching for Music? We’ve Got You Covered! Recommended music links for every lesson in Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

MAKE CLASS EXTRA SPECIAL

We’ve included our highly requested movement cards in every ballet lesson plan set. We’re also including things like coloring pages and student certificates for every lesson plan.

 

Get instant access to the complete Little Dancer Curriculum:

$297

This is a single payment and gives you lifetime access to the curriculum and its materials.

 

“My favorite part about Once Upon A Ballet is everything is done for you and done well.”

- Michelle K.

 
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