dancers in a variety of class styles: at the ballet barre, stretching on gymnastics mats, in ballet, and tap class

It is SO exciting to get into warmer weather, and look forward to the summer and next year!  A big part of this planning is recommending classes and getting evaluations ready for families.  Please read this post for behind-the-scenes information about our recommendation and evaluation process. Our instructors at The Pointe have done an incredible …

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Picture Week is coming up at The Pointe – and we are so excited! We will set up the photo studio in Studio A, and then dancers will get a quick run-through of their dances in Studio C.  Picture week and studio dress rehearsals May 23-27 are in the place of regular classes.  Click here for …

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It is SO exciting to get into warmer weather, and look forward to the summer and next year!  A big part of this planning is recommending classes and getting evaluations ready for families.  Please read this post for more information about our recommendation and evaluation process. Our instructors here at The Pointe have done an …

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In 2020, planning for a recital after the crazy pandemic world we’ve been living in since March is unique.  We feel confident that even if our June recital isn’t quite what we were used to, dancers will be performing in groups on stage.  With this, we’re excited to share the music and costumes we’ve picked …

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Opening Week – in 2020 It’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to write here on the blog. I had some posts in progress before the pandemic hit, but they weren’t the right things to post after that. Since then, I’ve been busy trying to keep the studio going.  This summer, we produced …

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We know this March is very different than normal – and while we’re continuing to adjust to our “new normal”, we are excited to look ahead to summer and next year.  Our students did an amazing job during Skills Testing Week before spring break, and our instructors worked so hard on class evaluations and recommendations, …

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November is a busy month at The Pointe!  We are gearing up for our Holiday Showcase & Parent Observation Week! This newsletter is full of important information.  Please read this and keep it for your reference. Message from Miss Vanessa: In my opinion, as soon as Halloween wraps up, it’s the Holiday season.  We have …

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For dance teachers everywhere, fall means it’s time to start planning for recital.  By August, many are scouring their music playlists and checking costume websites waiting for the new collections.  When classes start, we think about what themes might suit each class and consider if a song we love will work for the skills we’d …

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We are SO excited for the first day of dance classes!  Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite advice to make your dancer’s first day a success.  Rebekah, a high school dancer at The Pointe, is a guest writer on our blog today with her advice for your first dance class! (We’ve added a few …

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