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A Dance to Learn® Ballet Lesson Plan
Squirrels and their Acorny World

"Squirrels and Their Acorny World" is a captivating Dance to Learn® Ballet Lesson Plan designed for children aged 4-7. Through imaginative movement and playful choreography, young dancers will embark on a journey to discover the Dance Concept of Space while emulating the curious and lively movements of squirrels as they interact with their acorn-filled world. This Ballet Lesson Plan fosters exploration and expression, encouraging children to leap, scamper, and twirl as they discover the endless possibilities within their own dancing space.

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This Lesson Plan Includes:
  • Printable Teacher's Guide
  • Lesson Plan Summary
  • Embedded Spotify and Apple Playlists
  • Embedded Props Shopping List
  • Introducing the Dance Concept: Space (Download)
  • Printable Acorn (Color)
  • Printable Acorn (Coloring Page)
  • Video Demonstrations of Each Exercise
  • Fall Dance Movement Cards (Download)
  • Dance to Learn® at Home Activity (Classkick)
  • Squirrels and their Acorny World (Coloring Page)
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Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Plan Terms of Use

    2. Assumption of Risk & Waiver of Liability

    3. Copyright & Single Use Agreement

    1. Teacher's Guide

    2. Lesson Plan Summary

    3. Introducing the Dance Concept: Space

    4. Printable Acorn and Coloring Page

    1. Suggested Prop List

    1. Spotify Playlist

    2. Apple Playlist

    1. Dance Me a Story™ Warm Up

    1. Lesson 1: Acorn Dance (Non-Locomotion/Self-Space)

    2. Lesson 2: Squirrel Dance (Locomotion/General Space)

About this course

  • $50.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
Frequently Asked Questions
Ages 4-7
This Lesson Plan has enough material for a 30 minute to 60 minute class. We recommend PreBallet classes run 60 minutes in length.
You can access this lesson plan from a computer, tablet or cell phone device.
This Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plan explores the Dance Concept of Space (Self-Space & General Space) using the theme of Squirrels and their Acorn-filled world. By the end of this lesson plan, your dancers will understand the Dance Concept of Space and identify when they are dancing in Self-Space vs General Space.
In this Lesson Plan, your dancers will learn non-locomotor skills such as Plié, Tendu, Piqué, Coupé, Passé and Arabesque. As well as locomotor skills such as Chassés, Grand Battements, Marches, Pas de Chat and more!
This Lesson Plan is subject to our Single-User agreement. The Account Holder is the only authorized User. For studios looking to purchase a multi-user license, please email: [email protected]
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