SANDY CHARLES is the director of Pointe By Pointe, Inc., which she founded in 2005. She received her training from Norma Ferrara Gelose in Buffalo, NY. She studied ballet primarily in the Cecchetti method. The Cecchetti Council of America evaluated her through graded practical exams. She further trained by attending classes at various studios in Western New York where she trained in the Russian and French methods. She has performed in several musical theatre productions and portrayed "Anita" in West Side Story at the University of Buffalo.

She taught ballet at the Alleluia School of Dance that was formerly located in Allegany County. Sandy has attended teacher's training workshops at the National Ballet of Canada. She is currently teaching ballet and jazz classes at the studio for Pointe By Pointe students and for Houghton College students. She feels privileged and blessed to share her passion for the dance arts with all of her students.

MONICA MC CRAY has been dancing for 14 years. She began her training with Long's School of Dance in Erie, PA. She also studied with Miss Lucy's School of Dance and at Joyce Tinsman's Dance Factory, both in Corry, PA. Monica continued her dance training with Sandy Charles at the Alleluia School of Dance and at Pointe By Pointe. Monica is a 2005 graduate of Houghton College with a degree in Elementary Education.

While attending Houghton College, Monica taught in the community ballet program. She directed Guys and Dolls for the Corry Community Theatre and also performed in Signin' in the Rain. In the summer of 2007 she danced the role of "Cha-Cha Digregoria" in Grease. Monica has been a substituted teacher and a class assistant at Pointe By Pointe. She is looking forward to teaching Ballet and the Worship/Lyrical class at Pointe By Pointe.

ANNA STEWART has studied ballet for eight years. She received her training at the Alleluia School of Dance and at Pointe By Pointe. Anna has also studied ballet at the Central School of Ballet and at the Islington Ballet School which are located in London, England. She participated in a Summer Intensive at Ballet Magnificat! and she attended a Summer Intensive at the American Academy of Ballet in the summer of 2007. She has attended jazz and hip-hop classes and was the assistant teacher for jazz at Pointe By Pointe.

Pointe By Pointe was established to provide quality dance training to any that wish to learn. The art of dance engages the student both mentally and physically. Dance training teaches poise and grace and allows the student to explore their creativity with a disciplined approach. It is my privilege and honor to share my passion for dance with you.

We continue to add new classes to our offerings. This year we have expanded our class schedule to include a Worship/Lyrical class. We will continue to provide classical ballet training as our foundation as we continue to explore other forms of dance for our students. Pointe By Pointe offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz and Worship/Lyrical.

I am pleased to announce that Pointe By Pointe has expanded its staff this year to include "Miss Monica" McCray and "Miss Anna" Steward. Both of these wonderful young ladies continue to be my students and I am overjoyed to now have them on staff as teachers.

Pointe By Pointe continues to collaborate with the Physical Education Department at Houghton College. We have expanded our credit courses to include Beginning Jazz and we will continue to offer Beginning Ballet and Continuing Ballet to the college students.

It is always with joy and anticipation that I look forward to providing you and your children with quality dance training. Thank you for choosing Pointe By Pointe.

September 2007

Most classes begin during the week of September 10
Houghton College Class - Beginning Ballet begins on September 4

October 2007

All studio classes held during October
Houghton College Class - Beginning Jazz begins on October 23

November 2007

No classes for Thanksgiving Break - November 19-25

December 2007

No classes for Christmas Break - December 24 - January 6, 2008

January 2008

Classes resume on Monday, January 7

February 2008

No classes for Mid-Winter Break - February 18-24
Classes resume on Monday, February 25

March 2008

No classes for Easter Break - March 20-23
Classes resume on Monday March 24

April 2008

No classes for Spring Break - April 14-20
Classes resume Monday, April 21

May 2008

Non-Recital Students / Houghton College Students - Studio Classes end May 3
No classes held on Monday, May 26 in celebration of Memorial Day

June 2008

Classes and/or rehearsals.
Tentative recital date during the weekend of June 14.

Please note that classes are held on Mondays and are not canceled due to the school holidays except for Monday, May 26, 2008 in celebration of Memorial Day.

Special Topic - 1.0 Credit Hour
2007 Fall Semester

PE Activity - .5 Credit
2007 Fall Semester

PE Activity - .5 Credit
2007 Fall Semester