On Pointe: Level 2 Pre-Pointe and Pointe

This class is a 30-minute weekly class to focus on developing strength, technique and ability to be approved for en pointe. Once dancers are approved, they will begin working at the barre in their new shoes! A $40 costume fee is required to participate in the end of semester performance and is due to On Pointe the first week of class. Students interested in expanding their abilities and talents are encouraged to simultaneously enroll in other Level 2 classes, Preteen Lyrical and Preteen Hip Hop.

Level of Instruction: Advanced

Skills Learned: En pointe work

Equipment Needed: Students are expected to wear a black dance leotard and pink ballet tights with ballet slippers with the option of demi pointe shoes. Hair should be pulled away from the face.

Registration Requirements: Must be simultaneously enrolled in Level 2A Ballet and Jazz and Level 2B Ballet. Dancers must have two years of dance training to be approved for en pointe.

Semester Dates: Aug. 12 – Dec. 7
Dress Rehearsals: Dec. 2 & 3
Performances: Dec. 4 & 5
Costume Drop Off: Friday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

No Class Dates: Sep. 2 (Labor Day), Oct. 31 (Halloween), and Nov. 25-30 (Thanksgiving Break)

Contact: elisabeth@onpointeschooldanceparker.com for class questions.