Class · Ballet

Pointe & Pre-Pointe

Pointe & Pre-Pointe is a Ballet class at Beyond the Barre Dance Academy.

At Beyond the Barre Dance Academy

Placement Class: Please contact the studio to confirm what placement level your child(ren) should be in. Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. You must be enrolled in a ballet class in addition to Pointe. You will be evaluated in class and approved by the ballet teacher in order to be allowed to purchase pointe shoes. Please contact us if you are interested in enrolling or if you have any questions and please refrain from purchasing pointe shoes at this time.