Pointe

Focus: Developing strength, control, and artistry while progressing beyond barre work into more complex pointe technique.

Students Will Learn

• Advanced barre and center pointe work
• Strength, control, and stability on full pointe
• Turns and balances on pointe (as appropriate)
• Traveling pointe combinations
• Adagio work and controlled movement quality
• Relevé and transition strength
• Increased stamina and endurance on pointe
• Performance-quality choreography

Recommended For: Dancers with at least one year of consistent beginner pointe training and instructor approval.

Class Expectations

Pointe work is a privilege that requires consistent strength, proper alignment, and ongoing evaluation. Advancement is based on technical readiness, strength, maturity, and injury prevention—not age alone. All dancers must maintain strong ballet technique alongside pointe training to ensure safety and longevity in their dance training.