Happy Friday, PSD Families!
This Friday FYI is our primary method of communication for studio updates and important reminders. We recommend saving this email so you can reference it throughout the week.
Nutcracker Tickets Are On Sale Now!
Tickets for The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 and 3:30 PM in the new Performance Hall at Linn-Mar are now open to everyone! Buy tickets here, and share our Public Nutcracker Page with friends and family.
Nutcracker Gear Pre-orders Close This Sunday, November 15
Last call! Our FUN Nutcracker apparel pre-orders close Sunday, November 15. Holiday, Nutcracker, and new gift items are online and ready to order now! Coming in-store soon :)
Nutcracker Preview at Festival of Trees - Sunday, November 15
Catch a sneak peek of our Nutcracker! Some of our Nutcracker lead role performers will perform at Festival of Trees on Sunday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Nutcracker Photos - Saturday, November 21
Nutcracker photos are Saturday, November 21. Sign up for your photo time here.
Land of Sweets Party - Saturday, November 21
You’re invited to our Land of Sweets Party! 🍭
Join us on Saturday, November 21 from 2-4 PM for a little Nutcracker magic! Meet and take pictures with characters, enjoy a dance party, read The Nutcracker story, make a craft to take home, and enjoy some sweets.
Ages: 1+
Cost: FREE for PSD Member Families ($10/child for guests) - use the code in your Friday FYI email at checkout. See details and save your spot here
Thanksgiving Break - Studio Closed November 23-29
The studio will be closed Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Break (no regular classes or office/boutique hours). Regular classes resume Monday, November 30. We are so thankful for each of our PSD families! 💙
Thank You for a Wonderful Parent Appreciation Week!
Parent Appreciation Week continues through Saturday, November 14. Thank you to every grown-up who has joined in, danced along, and cheered on our dancers this week! Don’t forget: 15% off PSD gear in our boutique and online with code ParentWeek. See all the details here.
For our full 26-27 school year, calendar visit: thepointeschool.com/policies
November 9-14 - Parent Appreciation Week (details here)
November 15 - Nutcracker Gear Pre-orders Close
November 15 - Select PSD Nutcracker Performances at Festival of Trees (10 AM)
November 21 - Nutcracker photos (sign up here)
November 21 - Land of Sweets Party, 2-4 PM (Sign up here) - PSD Families, find the code in your Friday FYI Email at checkout to register for free!
November 23-29 - Thanksgiving Break, Studio Closed
December 7-11 - Holiday Showcase Week: parents invited in for the last 5 minutes of non-Nutcracker classes; holiday PJs & accessories welcome!
December 13 - The Nutcracker, 1:00 & 3:30 PM at Linn-Mar's Performance Hall (buy tickets here; performer details in Nutcracker handbook)
December 14-January 2 - Winter Break, Studio Closed (classes resume January 3)
Nutcracker at Linn-Mar’s New Performance Hall
A reminder that this year’s Nutcracker will take place in the new Performance Hall at Linn-Mar! A much larger stage, more backstage space, upgraded lighting and sound, and more comfortable seats (with more of them!) for family and friends. We can’t wait to see our dancers take the stage in this incredible new space.
Nutcracker Pages
We’ve separated our Nutcracker information to help protect dancers’ privacy and keep everything easy to find!
Public Nutcracker Page: Tickets, program advertising, and show details. Share this with friends and family!
Performer Information: Rehearsal schedules, practice videos, and costume details. Also accessible through our parent page and studio app. This page is password-protected (same password as the parent page, found in your Friday FYI emails).
Please keep performer links and practice videos within our studio families. Thank you for helping us care for our dancers!
Holiday Showcase Week - December 7-11
Grown-ups, you’re invited! During Holiday Showcase Week, our non-Nutcracker classes will invite parents in for the last 5 minutes of class to see a festive combo and/or what the class has been working on. Dancers may wear festive and fun holiday PJs or accessories that they can dance in!
Lobby & Boutique Renovation Update
Permits are approved! ✨ We’re now waiting on contractor scheduling and expect to have details to share soon. Our big lobby and Turning Pointe Boutique renovation will bring more room to gather, easier paths to the studios, and a larger, more functional boutique, and we expect construction to take about 4-6 weeks. We’ll keep you updated as dates are confirmed. Read more in our blog post here. We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you! 💙
Storybook Steps at The Marion Public Library
Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience hosted at the studio and in partnership with The Marion Public Library! Each session includes:
A short, engaging story and theme
Guided creative movement and beginner dance activities
Music and rhythm exploration
See program dates and details here.
PSD Student Spotlights
We love celebrating our students and their success in and beyond their dancing at The Pointe!
Please complete this form when your dancer has an achievement you'd like to share with us and for us to spotlight.
Trial Classes & Referral Program
Did you know that we offer free trial classes for new-to-The-Pointe families - and we have a fun bonus for you if you refer a friend to our program? Families can schedule a trial class easily - just have them send us an email and we'll take care of it!
When a family you've referred signs up, please have them list your name in the "Where did you hear about us?" form in online registration. You both will receive a $20 gift card to our boutique!
Boutique & Front Desk Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:00 PM and Saturday 9:30 -11:30 AM
View our Studio Policies and Full Calendar
Get Connected: Join our Studio Mobile App and our Family Facebook Community
View our Dress Code requirements for all classes.
Absences: Report your dancer's absence through your parent portal with these instructions
PSD Parent Page: See page here. Password: find in your Friday FYI email :)
Questions? We’re Happy to Help!
📞 (319) 377-5292 (call or text our team!)
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Your PSD Staff
