POINTE

Pointe technique, an extension of classical Ballet, encompasses both the mechanical and artistic aspects of pointe work.  In particular, it is concerned with body alignment, placement of the feet, and the manner in which a dancer transitions to and from en pointe.  A dancer is said to have good or proper technique when in conformance with the best practices of both Classical Ballet & pointe technique, which in turn are generally referred to as proper technique.

"DANCING AT SVAD WAS MORE THAN JUST TAKING CLASSES. IT WAS MY HOME FOR 16 YEARS. "

Jenna Perry

CLASS ELEMENTS

WARM-UPS

TECHNIQUE

ACROSS THE FLOOR WORK

DANCE COMBINATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ROUTINES

Pointe Attire Required

LEOTARD

TIGHTS

Pink Pointe shoes

HAIR in a secure classical Ballet bun

WHAT TO BRING

WATER BOTTLE

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO MASTER THE BASICS AT EACH LEVEL BEFORE PROGRESSING TO THE NEXT, AND ARE ADMITTED INTO UPPER LEVELS ONLY BY AUDITION OR INVITATION BY THE INSTRUCTORS.

My bun is my crown, My hard work is the magic, My costume is my ball gown, My team is my royal family, My dance shoes are my glass slippers, The stage is my castle...This is my Dance Kingdom