This class will be offered during our Summer 2024 season to prepare for the pointe class in 2024-25.

Students in this class practice pre-pointe technique and exercises to prepare their bodies to dance on pointe.

At this level students have mastered basic ballet steps and are interested in dancing on pointe. Exercises at the barre and in the center are used to build muscles in the feet, ankles, legs and core enough to support dancing in pointe shoes. Students will progress at their own pace during this class, and assessments will be given periodically. If a student passes the exam, they will be allowed to start dancing this class in their pointe shoes. We take dancing en pointe very seriously, and will not put students in pointe shoes until we are confident they are ready, which may take more than one year.

There is no recital dance at the pre-pointe level.

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*Age/Experience: Students in this class are 10+ years old and must be currently enrolled in Level 3/Honors Line ballet or higher to take pre-pointe.

*Dress code: Leotards are required for this class, along with tights and/or dance shorts. Undergarments should not be worn under dancewear. Hair must be pulled up in a ponytail, braid or bun.

*Shoes: Ballet shoes are required for this class. Shoes should be purchased at Bobby’s Dancewear. Please do not purchase pointe shoes unless given permission from the instructor.

Adding a class online will reserve a spot in your selected day/time for $5/class. This $5 acts as your registration fee.