Pre-Pointe
Class Description
Pre-Pointe is a preparatory class designed to introduce ballet students to the fundamentals of dancing en pointe. Dancers at The PACTW will focus on building strength in their feet, ankles, and legs, as well as developing the necessary balance and alignment required for pointe work. Through exercises and drills, students will gradually progress towards dancing en pointe while emphasizing proper technique and injury prevention.
*Concurrent enrollment in a ballet class is required. **Ms. Caroline must evaluate student before taking Pointe Class. ***Ballet II-VII students perform barre training and must enroll in both ballet classes during the week. Ms. Caroline determines whether student is ready for advancement. Ages
11 ½ – 18 years old
Attire
Girls:
- Black cap sleeve leotard
- Pink tights
- No skirts
- Hair in bun, no bangs in eyes
Boys:
- Solid black or white crew or V-neck short sleeve T-shirt (no logos or slogans)
- Black shorts or black jazz pants
Footwear
Girls:
- Pink split sole leather or canvas ballet shoes
- Pink pointe shoes (If approved for pointe, Ms. Caroline must go with student to pick out first pair of pointe shoes.)
Boys:
- Black split sole leather or canvas ballet shoes
- Black socks preferred
Contact Us
The PACTW studio is located at 27220 Glen Loch Drive (next to Glen Loch Elementary and McCullough Junior High) in the Village of Panther Creek.
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