Pointe
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Dancers must take at least one year of Pre-Pointe and must take a minimum of two ballet classes a week. Pointe requires a minimum age of eleven. This is for dancer’s safety.
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Your dance instructor will let you know when you are ready for pointe. The Pre-Pointe class is designed to prepare dancers for pointe shoes.
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Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is a class that focuses on strengthening exercises and foot flexibility to prepare dancers for pointe work. At least one year of this class is required before students may begin pointe. This class is open to all dancer in ballet three or above, and is recommended for dancers to take in addition to pointe classes.
Note: This is a technique class and will not preform.
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Pointe I
This is beginner level pointe.
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Pointe II
This is intermediate level pointe.
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Pointe III
This is advanced level pointe.
Determining Placement
Pre-pointe is open to anyone in ballet three and above.
Pointe requires students to take at least two ballet classes a week, and be a minimum of eleven years of age. However, pointe placement is not determined by age. Pointe placement will be determined by the instructors, and students must receive permission from their instructor before getting pointe shoes. This rule is in place for dancer safety. Additionally, shoes should be inspected by the instructor of the class before they are sewn.
First Pair of Shoes?
Pointe Shoe Information