Dance Class Plans, Beginner Jazz Bundle 1

Dance Class Plans – Beginner Jazz (Months 1–5)
by Aleksandra Wojda Nelson

Bring structure, technical progression, and engaging jazz training to your classroom with this ready-to-teach collection of five class plans. Beginner Jazz, Bundle 1 gives teachers a progressive framework for developing coordination, flexibility, musicality, strength, balance, and confidence in young jazz dancers.

Designed for dancers ages 7–9, this level introduces foundational jazz technique through age-appropriate center work, across-the-floor progressions, and dance combinations. Each class plan builds on the previous material, helping teachers create consistent progress from month to month while keeping young dancers challenged and engaged.

Bundle 1 includes Class Plans 1–5 of the Beginner Jazz curriculum.

Each class plan includes video demonstrations designed to support consistent instruction, progressive skill development, and confident classroom teaching. 
 

Download Includes:
⚠️ Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.

• Five months of beginner jazz class plans
  
• Video demonstrations for teacher reference
  
• Center technique, across-the-floor progressions, and dance combinations
  
• Playable with standard media players on Mac and PC

Inside Class Plan 1

• Center: Beginner Jazz Warm-Up, Spotting Exercise, Center Jumps, Passé Relevé
  
• Across the Floor: Walks & Pivot Turns, High Jazz Walks, Chaîné Turn, Skips, Chassé
  
• Dance Combo: “Shake It Off” from the Sing soundtrack

Inside Class Plan 2

• Center: Beginner Jazz Warm-Up, Spotting Exercise, Jumps in Center, Pirouette Prep, Pirouette Prep ¼ Turn
  
• Across the Floor: Jazz Walks, Jazz Square & Chaîné Turn, Battement, Chassé Passé Sauté, Variations on Battement
  
• Dance Combo: “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake from the Trolls soundtrack

Inside Class Plan 3

• Center: Beginner Jazz Warm-Up, Spotting Exercise, Pirouette Prep, Jumps in Center
  
• Across the Floor: Chassé, Piqué Turn
  
• Dance Combo: “ABC” by The Jackson 5

Inside Class Plan 4

• Center: Beginner Jazz Warm-Up, Pirouette Prep, Jumps in Center
  
• Across the Floor: Basketball Court Jazz Walks, Pas de Bourrée, Piqué Turn, Chassé, Jazz Walks & Battement, Chassé Passé Tuck Jump
  
• Dance Combo: “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire

Inside Class Plan 5

• Center: Beginner Jazz Warm-Up, Pirouette Prep, Jumps in Center
  
• Across the Floor: Basketball Court Jazz Walks, Pas de Bourrée, Chassé, Chassé Passé, Tuck Jump, Piqué Turn
  
• Dance Combo: “Move Your Feet / Dance / It’s a Sunshine Day” from the Trolls soundtrack

Bonus Resources

• Aleksandra Wojda Nelson’s Beginner Jazz Warm-Up on video

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

• Five structured beginner jazz class plans ready for the studio
  
• Designed for dancers ages 7–9
  
• Builds technique and confidence progressively from class to class
  
• Develops foundational center and traveling jazz skills
  
• Saves lesson-planning time with organized, ready-to-teach material
  
• Supports consistent student progress throughout the curriculum