Pre-Pointe 

This 30 minute technique class is designed to prepare dancers to go on pointe. Dancers will work on strengthening the entire foot and ankle as well perfecting the proper body placement that is essential for going on pointe. This is not a pointe class and pointe shoes are not needed. Students begin preparing the legs and feet for pointe work through a combination of pre-pointe appropriate physical therapy exercises and ballet technique. Students will work with therabands and other PT props to strengthen the appropriate muscles in the legs, feet, back and abdominals to prepare students anatomically for work on pointe. The class will help reduce injury and increase awareness of each dancer’s strengths and weaknesses. Students must take at least two years of pre-pointe before enrolling in a beginning pointe class with director’s approval. Students are required to take two level 4 ballet classes/week to participate in this class.

**Director’s approval**

Class dress code: burgundy leotard and pink convertible tights. A burgundy ballet skirt is permitted. Long hair must be in a neat bun. Short hair must be pulled back.

Pointe 

Pointe is the study of ballet while wearing blocked satin shoes that allow the dancer to raise the body onto the tips of the toes. Dancers must be at least 11 years old with a few years of ballet training. Medical approval may be requested. They must also be currently studying ballet and have permission from the director. First pair of pointe shoes must be approved by Director or Ballet Instructor.

Class dress code: black leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes. A ballet skirt is permitted. Long hair must be in a bun. Short hair must be pulled back.