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 Ticket Sales Open This Weekend!
Tickets for The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 and 3:30 PM in the new Performance Hall at Linn-Mar go on sale in three stages:
Sunday, November 8: Presale for lead roles, graduating seniors, and company families
Monday, November 9: Presale for all Nutcracker performer families
Tuesday, November 10: Sales open to the public
Presale families, watch your email for your access code! Buy tickets here once your window opens, and share our Public Nutcracker Page with friends and family.
Parent Appreciation Week is Next Week! November 9-14
Parents and caregivers, we see all you do, and next week is all about YOU! 💙
Join your dancer in class: One grown-up per dancer, please (no siblings or additional children). Dress to move!
15% off PSD gear in our boutique and online with code ParentWeek
Make a memory: We’ll have our polaroid set up to snap a picture of you and your dancer during class.
Try an adult class FREE: Adult Jazz (Monday, 7:30 PM), Adult Tap (Monday, 8:15 PM), and Adult Ballet (Thursday, 7:45 PM), all in Studio C
Due Tuesday, November 10: Program Ads & Dancer Shout-Outs
Business ads start at $25! New this year: businesses can credit a PSD dancer, who receives 40% of the ad cost as a dance account credit. Share with your favorite local businesses!
Dancer shout outs are $25: Celebrate your dancer with a photo and special message in our keepsake program.
Orders, images, and greetings are due November 10. Order and see details here.
Nutcracker Gear Pre-orders Close November 15
We have some FUN Nutcracker apparel ready for preorder in our new (still building) online store! Orders are open through 11/15. Holiday, Nutcracker, and new gift items are online and ready to order now! Coming in-store soon :)
Nutcracker Preview at Festival of Trees - 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.
For our full 26-27 school year, calendar visit: thepointeschool.com/policies
November 8 - Nutcracker Ticket Presale: lead roles, graduating seniors & company families
November 9 - Nutcracker Ticket Presale: all Nutcracker performer families
November 9-14 - Parent Appreciation Week (details here)
November 10 - Nutcracker Ticket Sales Open to the Public (buy tickets here)
November 10 - Nutcracker Program Ads and Dancer Shout Outs Due (order 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 (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 13 - The Nutcracker, 1:00 & 3:30 PM at Linn-Mar's Performance Hall (details in Nutcracker handbook)
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.
Please keep performer links and practice videos within our studio families. Thank you for helping us care for our dancers!
Land of Sweets Party - November 21
You’re invited to our Land of Sweets Party! 🍭
Join us on 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
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
