LEVELS & CLASS INFORMATION
With year-round classes and a policy of open enrollment, Turning Pointe Academy of Dance allows students to begin their dance journey at any time. The studio provides a free "try us out" lesson, giving new students a risk-free way to explore their class options. Additionally, families with two or more dancers can take advantage of a tuition discount, a benefit designed to support households with multiple dancers. These features highlight Turning Pointe's commitment to flexibility and accessibility for its students.
Level 1
3-4 years old
Level 4
9-12 years old
Level 2
5-6 years old
Level 5
12-16 years old
Level 3
7-9 years old
Level 6
16-18 years old
Combo Class
(Ages 3-5 year olds)
Give your little one the best of both worlds! This class is a fun and engaging introduction to both ballet and tap for 3-4 year olds. We'll learn how to point our toes and balance like a ballerina, then stomp and shuffle like a tap dancer. It's the perfect class for building coordination, rhythm, and a love for dance in a supportive and playful setting.
Jazz
Jazz dance is more than just fun—it's a discipline. Our program is designed to build a strong foundation in jazz technique, focusing on proper body alignment, core strength, and flexibility. Students will train in precision and control through exercises that improve turns, leaps, and floor work. This class provides the technical base needed for any dance style, all while building confidence and performance quality.
Ballet
Ballet is most widely identified noted for breathtaking techniques, signature pointe work, grand pas de deux and high leg extension. There are 5 basic positions of the feet and arms which form the basis of ballet movement. Training is focused on repetition of simple movement at the barre as well as basic jumps. Body alignment, position of the head, proper turnout and pushing throughout the floor are all used to develop and enhance proper ballet technique. Building on these fundamental techniques, the dancer develops a path for all subsequent advanced dance movements not limited to ballet.
The fluidity of motion learned in developing years has direct application in modern dance, jazz and tap as well. As the student progresses, more strength and integral steps are incorporated into the education of the developing dancer. The ultimate goal is to capture poetry in motion known as ballet dancing.
Pointe
After proper training and physical development are satisfactory, the more advanced female students will study pointe.
Hip Hop
Hip-Hop dance encompasses many of the classical dance styles, but is presented in a street or non-traditional format. The student is introduced to rhythm, musicality, control, dynamics, posture, and performance. Though hip-hop is usually high energy, some classes are now taught to use more isolation techniques.
Contemporary/Modern Intro
Contemporary form of dance that educates the student in terms of moving through space dynamically. Modern dance requires a ballet foundation.
Tap
Tap is an exciting dance form that makes you the musician along with the dancer. It explores the use of smaller muscles of the feet and body, along with the larger ones. Significance is placed on the articulation of tap sounds while working to perform them “close to the floor” and on the “balls of their feet” along with “style and presentation”. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental rhythms, body alignment, level, accenting, shading and weight changes of tap dancing.
The students will begin their development of the tap vocabulary. Every class includes warm ups, technique, across the floor work and a dance combination.
Tumbling
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible tumbling class. Our experienced tumbling instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental tumbling technique, teaching such skills as cartwheels, handstands, backbends, walkovers, handsprings, tucks and aerials, all on each student’s individual level of experience.
Leaps & Turns
This class is designed specifically for the serious dancer who wishes to perfect and refine their skills of turning, jumping and leaping. These classes are taught with an emphasis on technique and correct body placement. They are taught in a progressive manner beginning with basics and advancing to high level skills and combinations of those skills.
Proper Dance Attire
Proper attire is required for all classes. This includes the dancewear listed below and the appropriate shoes. Failure to comply with these rules will result in dismissal from class. If a member is dismissed from class more than twice, they will be removed from the program.
BALLET – THIS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS
Girls:
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Black Leotards (any style)
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Tights (pink)
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Any color split sole ballet shoes
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Hair: Secured back in bun
Boys:
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Black/White or Grey tank top
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Black shorts –must be above the knee
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Black ballet shoes
ALL OTHER CLASSES
Girls:
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Any style black bra top or sports bra
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Form Fitting Dance shorts – Must be above the knee
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Tights (optional)
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Proper dance shoes for each class (socks will NOT be allowed)
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No earrings or other jewelry/watches
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Hair: Secured ponytail or bun
Boys:
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Black/White or Grey tank top
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Black Shorts (must be above the knee)
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Proper dance shoes for each class