My school offers convenient
scheduling; allowing students to learn and experience many forms of disciplines, and take several lessons. This broadens their
potential enabling them to become a "total dancer" while allowing the students to fully develop their talents. The
Academy offers many choices and helps guide you in deciding which path is right for you and/or your child.
I
am pleased to offer you a choice of 3 Ballet programs (based on level, commitment, and age).
All students can
benefit from discipling the body and mind that is gained from studying Ballet. Students at Dancers Pointe Academy are strongly
encouraged to take Ballet lessons with any dance discipline that they may choose. Ballet is the foundation of all dance and
vitally important for quality dance training.
The Ballet Premier Program
is for students in First Grade (6 years old) through High school and would prepare the student
for continued study or a professional dance company at a college level. Students begin formal classical Ballet training in
Ballet I. and at different ages ranging from 6-9 years old. Students would complete Ballet IV. at the completion of
high school. The Comprehensive Program that includes jazz, lyrical and pointe
is recommended with The Ballet Premier Program.
The Academy offer
combination classes of Ballet and Jazz acro, Ballet and Tap, Jazz and Tap or Ballet, Tap and Jazz for ages 5-8 years old. At age 8, students are ready to take 2-3 lessons a week and combination classes are not
offered. At age 8 or 9, students choose The Ballet Premier Program or The Youth Ballet Program. The Youth Ballet Program is
for ages 8-12 years old and The Teen Ballet Program is for ages 13-18 years old that want to lightly experience the art.
For
the students that are more serious about their dance training and are ages 6-8, it is recommended to take their Ballet,
Jazz, and any other disciplines they choose as individual lessons and not as combination classes. These allows greater
emphasis on proper technique, as well as longer time spent focusing on each discipline and faster progression.
The Pre-Professional Program (ages 9 and up), is for students that want to participate in
intense training and 5-6 lessons a week. The program would prepare the student to perform professionally at the completion
of high school.
For the students that receive an invitation by the
artistic director, and participate in The Ballet Premier or The Pre-Professional Program,
Pointe is offered. Students must be of ages 9 and a half to begin Pointe, take the minimum number of lessons a week, and complete
a proper evaluation by the artistic director.
Also, Dancers Pointe Academy of Dance offers students training in;
Jazz, Modern Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Tap. Students that participate in The Comprehensive Program
will have the opportunity to audition to be a part of DanceCore Company, and Students who participate in The Ballet Premiere Program
or Pre-Professional Program may be invited to join Ballet Intensive Company.
Please contact the artistic director
for class placement.
The Programs that are offered for preschool age children that are ages 3-5 years old are
your choice of The Princess Ballerina
Program that consists of your choice of either Pre-Ballet, and Tumbling or only Pre-Ballet. The Dance Discovery Program consists of Pre-Ballet, Tap, and Acro(tumbling).
These two programs are very popular and all lessons include Creative Movement. Ballerina Babies
is Creative Movement Pre-Ballet and acro for ages 2 1/2-3 and Mommy
and me classes are also offered for ages 2-3 of Creative Movement with Pre-Ballet
and Tumbling.
Additionally, dance classes are offered throughout the day and into the early evening so that you
can work us into your schedule. Please take a close look at the dance instruction times in the above schedule and I hope you
can find a class that will fit your dancing needs. I would love to be a part of your dance experience, so if you don't
see a dance class that fits your needs, fill out an information form to the left and send it to me. If there are changes that
need to made to fit your schedule and it is possible, I will do everything I can to make Dancers Pointe Academy of Dance "your"
dance studio.
Come grow with us!
