Dance Class Plans – Beginner Jazz Bundle 2 (Ages 8–10)

Engaging, Progressive Jazz Dance Class Plans for Young Dancers

Continue your jazz curriculum with Dance Class Plans, Beginner Jazz (Bundle 2) by April Atherton—designed as the next step in her progressive jazz program for young dancers ages 8–10.

This bundle covers months 6–10, providing five months (20 weeks) of thoughtfully structured class plans that build technique, confidence, and artistry week by week. Each lesson connects seamlessly to the next, ensuring steady progress while keeping students engaged and motivated.

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Each class plan includes: 

• Video demonstrations
  
• Curated music selections
  
• Detailed class notation for clear, confident instruction
   
  

What’s inside? Video, Notes, and Music for:

MONTH 6

• Beginner Jazz Warm-Up: Cardio, Standing, Runners Stretch, Isolations, Basic Steps
  
• Floor Stretches: Butterfly, Pike
  
• Center Exercises: Plié/Relevé, Pirouette Prep 2, Échappé & Sautés, Mambos
  
• Across The Floor: Walks/Kicks Relevé, Kicks Back w/Needle, Jazz Walks/Shakes, Jazz Pas De Chat
  
• Combo: “We Are” by Keke Palmer (Ice Age: Continental Drift)

MONTH 7

• Beginner Jazz Warm-Up: Cardio, Standing, Runners Stretch, Isolations, Basic Steps, Shakes
  
• Floor Stretches: Butterfly, Pike, Straddle
  
• Center Exercises: Plié/Relevé, Jazz Passés 2, Spotting Exercise 2, Pirouette 2, Drag Rolls
  
• Across The Floor: Tendu/Kick Side, Spot Turn & Pivot Turn, Jazz Walks & Mambos, Leap Series
  
• Combo: “Good Vibrations” by Ricky Reed (The Emoji Movie)

MONTH 8

• Beginner Jazz Warm-Up: Standing, Runners Stretch, Isolations, Shakes
• Floor Stretches: Straddle, Splits
  
• Center Exercises: Plié/Relevé, Spotting Exercise 2, Pirouette w/BC, Jazz Passé Tuck Jump
  
• Across The Floor: BC Kick Front, Gallops/Jazz Walks, Pirouette/Spot Turn, Jazz Walks & Drag Roll
  
• Combo: “I Always Wanted A Brother” from Mufasa: The Lion King
   
  

MONTH 9

• Beginner Jazz Warm-Up: Standing Stretches, Runners Stretch, Isolations, Basic Steps
  
• Floor Stretches: Splits
  
• Center Exercises: Plié/Relevé, Jazz Passés 2, Pirouette w/BC, Échappés & Sautés, Pas De Bourrée 
  
• Across The Floor: BC Kick Side, Gallops & Jazz Passé Tuck Jump, Spot Turns, Jazz Triplet Step
  
• Combo: “Better Place (Reunion)” from TROLLS Band Together: Original Motion Picture
   
  

MONTH 10

• Beginner Jazz Warm-Up: Cardio, Standing, Runners Stretch, Isolations, Basic Steps, Shakes
• Floor Stretches: Splits
• Center Exercises: Plié/Relevé, Pirouette Prep 2, Pirouette 2, Drag Ball Change
• Across The Floor: Jump Claps & Basic Steps, Drag BC w/Turn, Travel Pattern 2, Cross Touch/Pas De Bourrée 
• Combo: “What Could Be Better Than This” from Moana 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack