The Pointe Academy is designed to train dancers and performers in a positive, structured environment. The Pointe’s central philosophy is to offer the best training available to every student, whether they desire to pursue a professional dance career or not. Our goal is to have each student understand the powerful impact and influence that the performing arts can have in their lives by teaching them coordination, technique, artistry, self-expression, self-esteem, and responsibility. The Pointe offers performing companies for all abilities and a choice in a dancer’s time commitment.
If you ever have any questions, please email the studio at thepointeacademy@gmail.com, click here, or talk to a receptionist at the front desk.
HOURS
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon
We’re closed on all holidays and when Alpine School District does not have school.
REFUNDS
There are no refunds for missed classes. Make-up classes are available if a class is canceled because of weather. Credits for any class change based on parent request will be on account and will be valid for one year from the issue date.
WEATHER
The Pointe will notify students via email and through social media if they plan to close because of poor weather conditions. Decisions will be made by 12 p.m. for classes that begin at 3 p.m.
PARKING
Please enter from 5600 West and exit onto Highway 92 (right turn only.) Please drive very slowly through the parking lot in order to ensure the safety of our dancers. Please only park in designated parking spots and not in the round about or in front of the Pointe. We also ask that if your child is not ready, do not wait in front of the Pointe. We need to keep the flow of traffic moving for other parents. Also, please do not park in red zones on the street or in any neighborhoods.
What makes The Pointe different?
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Current curriculum to maximize training in all genres. Our teachers are qualified with master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, professional experience, and certifications. We have teachers certified in pilates, progressive ballet technique, Gyrokinesis, and acrobatic arts.
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Successful and fun touring, elite, and intermediate companies. Our 2019-2020 companies had opportunities to perform with professional companies and compete at the highest level. We have national team and individual winners.
Touring, Elite, and Intermediate Companies
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Companies train with hand-picked, world-class choreographers in many genres, from contemporary to hip hop, and everything in between.
- We believe in training our dancers to be great technicians, artists, and movers. Our company dancers are trained to pursue professional careers, if they wish, and have so much fun while doing it.
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Our directors work hard to choose conventions and competitions that provide great education and competition experience. We look for great judging and fantastic teaching for our dancers.
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We offer summer workshops and non-competitive tours for company dancers.
Children’s Division
- Introduces three- through seven-year-old dancers to creative movement, imagination, gross motor skills, and musicality. We offer combination classes with ballet and tap, ballet and jazz, ballet and tumbling, and jazz and tap. Our classes are fun and educational with teachers who are very experienced in working with young children–making dance a joy!
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Focuses on technique fundamentals and strength, flexibility, control, and balance development.
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Prepares students for more intense training in all dance genres.
Teen/Adult Division
- Designed for dancers in all levels who desire to enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of dance without the full commitment of intense training found in the other tracks. We offer pre-company curriculum in ballet and jazz that focuses on training and developing dance performers. Our pre-company classes are offered for pre-teens (ages 9-11) and teens (ages 12+). These classes are a great compliment to any dancer on a junior high or high school dance or drill team. Please see the front desk for details.
Open Division
- Designed for those who wish to create their own emphasis of study.
- All classes are available for open enrollment.
- Placement is required for some of our open classes.