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At Pointe By Pointe, we offer several levels of classes at multiple age groups. No matter your age or experience, you should be able to find a class for you!
Pre-School Dance
Pre-School Dance - A dance class designed for children who are 4 years of age. Children will be taught basic ballet steps and will learn some of the French terminology used in ballet. Children will also be encouraged to express themselves through "free style dances" and with steps such as skipping, galloping, and hopping.
Ballet & Pointe
Pre-Ballet I & II - A class designed for children who are 5-6 years of age. Children will be taught basic ballet steps appropriate for their age and ability and will expand their knowledge of the French terms used in ballet.
Beginning Ballet I & II - A class designed for the student who is beginning their formal training in the ballet arts or is continuing with their Beginning Ballet Training. At this level, the student will be taught how to execute ballet steps with the proper technique. General age group is 7-10.
Ballet III & IV - A class designed for the student who is ready for the challenges of expanding and advancing in their formal training in ballet. At this level, the student is enrolled in class two times per week.
Pointe / Technique Combination - A class specifically designed for those students who have completed at least one year of Pointe training. The class will be taught as a multi-level class for the Continuing, Beginning Pointe student through the Intermediate / Advanced Pointe student. Part of the class may be dedicated to Technique work not performed in pointe shoes. Students enrolled in this class, must be enrolled in the Thursday Technique class.
Intermediate / Advanced Ballet Technique - A class designed for the student who is able to execute with proper technique the more intermediate/advanced level ballet combinations.
Jazz
Children's Beginning Jazz - A class designed for 8-12 year olds who have had little to no dance or jazz training. Emphasis will be given to learning basic ballet technique as the foundation for proper training in a classical jazz technique.
Continuing Jazz for Children & Adults - A class designed for the student who has completed the Beginning Jazz class for children or adults. Emphasis will be given to learning basic ballet technique as a way to provide the proper foundation for executing jazz steps with the appropriate technique. An additional segment will be taught for continuing adults.
Worship / Lyrical Dance
Worship / Lyrical Dance - A class designed for children who are at least 8 years of age. This class is designed for the student who wishes to participate in a dance class that will be taught using lyrics with a Christian emphasis. Basic ballet barre technique will be taught in this class in addition to learning dances executed in centre floor.