Happy Friday, PSD Families!

This Friday FYI email is our primary method of communication to studio families - please save it for a time when you can read through it thoroughly and bookmark it for reference!

New & Urgent this week:

• Summer 2026 Class and Camp Registration is OPEN NOW! See all details below.

• Our Recital 2026 Webpage is LIVE! Bookmark this page for all important updates as we prepare for our June Recital. New this week: Picture & In-Studio Dress Rehearsal Week, Performance Day Details, Recital Parent Information Meeting

• Is your dancer interested in joining our competitive program next year? See below for all details and auditions for Mini, Junior, & regular Company! Also see details for our NEW Classical Track! The Pre-Audition Parent Meeting is coming up on May 9th!

• Our Company Dancers are performing this weekend at their final competition of the season in Milwaukee, WI! See below for live stream details!

• We are inviting all Dance & Discover & Chance to Dance classes to perform with us at the Hiawatha Care Center on May 9th! See details below. Please let your teacher know by TODAY if you are able to perform!

• Wiggle Wednesdays at The Pointe are back! See below for all information and registration for our free dance & story time program.

• We want to celebrate your dancers in and out of the studio! Submit your dancer's accomplishments to our PSD Spotlight Program.

• Stay tuned to these regular email updates - this is your primary source for all studio news!

Find all of the important dates for the year here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies - we list upcoming dates within the next few weeks in the Friday FYI as well for your convenience!

• April 25 - 2026-2027 Membership Payments Process

• April 25 - May Tuition and Costume Payments Process

• May 1 - Last Day for Recital Merchandise Orders, Dancer Shout Outs, and Program Business Ad orders

• May 2 - Recital Parent Informational Meeting (11 AM-12 PM in Studio A)

• May 3-7 - Recital Picture & In-Studio Rehearsal Week

• May 9 - Company Pre-Audition Parent Meeting (1-2 PM in Studio A)

• May 9 - Hiawatha Care Center Performance - 2 PM

• May 10-12 - Recital Ticket Sales Begin

• May 13 - Wiggle Wednesday (11:15-11:45 AM)

• May 16 - Company Pre-Audition Clinics

• May 17 - Company Auditions

• May 23-25 - Memorial Day Weekend; CLOSED

Regular class registration for Summer 2026 is now OPEN! Visit thepointeschool.com/summerdance for access to all of the class schedules and to get your dancer signed up before spots fill up!

A few important things to know:

• Priority class registration for current PSD students will open on February 8! Registration will open to the community on February 10th. See below for more information on class selection.

• Over the summer, we fit classes into just 4 days per week, so we have some combined-level classes. These allow us to offer more schedule options for families. A Level 3/4 class, for example, is suitable for dancers recommended for either Level 3 or Level 4. These are not new levels (Level 3/4 is not "in between Level 3 and Level 4" - it is a mix of dancers in both levels).

• We are still offering packages for classes (this is the best way for your dancer to get the most out of their time at the studio and the best value for tuition!). Register for all of the classes in the package you want, then our team will adjust your tuition manually so you get the discounted package price.

• At registration, there is a $20 deposit due per dancer. This is nonrefundable, holds your spot in classes, and will be credited back to you when summer tuition is processed.

• Questions about summer registration? We're happy to help you by email, over the phone, or at the front desk!

Class Selection:

• If your dancer is 1 or 2, register for My First Dance Class for class with a parent or Mini Movers if they're ready to come in to class independently!

• If your dancer is currently in Mini Movers and will be 3 by July 1, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 and/or Hippity Hop.

• If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 1, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 OR Dance & Discover 2/3 and/or Hippity Hop.

• If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 2, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 OR Dance & Discover 2/3 and/or Hippity Hop.

• If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 3, enroll in Level 1 classes (we recommend the Level 1 Core Class Package + any specialty classes)

If your dancer is in a Graded Technique class, you may want to wait to register until class recommendations and evaluations come out March 27th. Here's a tip: register for your their current level (ex: a dancer in Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1 this year should register for Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1/2, they will either be in Level 1 or 2). We will be happy to work with you to find the best class fit for your dancer if they need to make a change after evaluations are sent home!

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Dance Camps are active and creative fun for kids. We are thrilled to have several brand new camp themes this year!

K-Pop, Wicked, Toy Story, Intensives, and more: registration is open now!

Check out all things Summer Dance & Camps and register by visiting www.thepointeschool.com/summerdance

It's going to be an amazing summer at The Pointe, and you'll want to be sure to sign up early to be a part of it!

It's time to start preparing for Recital 2026 on June 6th at the Paramount Theatre! Our Recital webpage is now LIVE! You will find everything you need to prepare you and your dancer for a successful Recital season. Check out thepointeschool.com/recital-2026 regularly for updates.

Here are new updates to the website this week:

Recital Merchandise and Gifts are available to order NOW! - Visit theturningpointeboutique.com to order Recital merchandise, gifts, flowers, and DVDs or digital recordings for your dancers. Merchandise orders will be available until May 1st.

Recital Dancer Shout Outs & Program Business Ads - The Pointe publishes a beautiful, full-color program book for the Recital. Dancer Shout Outs and Business Ads are available for purchase, see details on the recital page (thepointeschool.com/recital-2026). Orders will be available until May 1st.

Recital Parent Informational Meeting - We know that preparing for Recital can be overwhelming, and we want to help! If you are looking for assistance in setting your dancer up for success throughout the Recital season, our Parent Information Meeting with Miss Vanessa is for you! This meeting is great for parents with dancers of all ages (new families or veterans) to get all the details on how to be prepared for the big week. The meeting will be held in person on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 AM-12 PM in Studio A. Can’t attend the meeting? We will post the link to all the informative slides on our Recital webpage and in the studio Friday FYI emails.

Picture Week & In-Studio Dress Rehearsals - We can't wait to take amazing photos of our dancers in their recital costumes and with their classes May 3-7 at the studio! See the full schedule details on our Recital webpage: (thepointeschool.com/recital-2026)

Dancers should arrive at the listed "Arrival Time" before their picture time to get dance shoes on and dancers ready to go, and line up in the lobby by Studio A 5 minutes before their photo time photo-ready (in costume only, no extra layers, correct tights, correct shoes, hair and makeup recital-ready). Dancers will learn poses in the weeks before pictures, and take 2-4 photos individually and then a class photo. Miss Vanessa takes and edits our photos, and makes picture week fun and encouraging for every dancer!

One parent per dancer may accompany their child in the lobby, in Studio A for photos, and in Studio C for the in-studio dress rehearsal. Only one parent per dancer, please. Parents are not required to come, but one parent per child may attend. Studio B, the lounge and lounge bathroom, lobby bathroom, Studio D, and Studio D bathroom are available for costume storage or changes.

Photos will be available for purchase online 6-8 weeks after pictures are taken. Families will receive an email with the link to photos from their class. Prints (will ship directly to your home) and digital images (instantly downloadable) are available!

Dancers who do not plan to purchase photos should still come to take photos and for the in-studio dress rehearsal.

Ticket Sales Details and Timeline - Tickets for Recital 2026 will go on sale starting May 10-12. All details regarding pricing, pre-sale timing, complimentary ticket codes, and early purchase discounts have been added to our Recital Handbook.

Performance Day Details - All information regarding arrival times, dancer check in and out, and backstage procedures are posted in the Recital handbook now! Please read through these details so your dancer and your family are set up for a successful Recital day. (thepointeschool.com/recital-2026)

COMING SOON: Finale Details, Quick Change Reports

Is your dancer interested in Company for next school year? If so, here are all the important dates, information, and forms up as we head into audition season and preparing for a new school year! Please fill out this form to request more information!

OUR GROUPS:

Mini Company: Mini Company is our exciting introductory competitive program at The Pointe, designed for dancers ages 6-8 who want to grow through accelerated training, additional performances, and competition experience. To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company

Junior Company: Junior Company is our competitive program at The Pointe that acts as a great stepping stone for dancers who may be in-between Mini Company and Company. These dancers benefit from gradually increased team commitment and grow through accelerated training, additional performances, and competition experience. To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company

Company: Company is our exciting competitive program at The Pointe, designed for dancers ages 9-18 who want to grow through accelerated training, additional performances, and competition experience. To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company

SAVE THE DATE:

• Performing Group Pre-Audition Parent Meeting- Saturday, May 9th from 1-2 PM. We will meet in person at the studio. In this meeting, we will go over all expectations and requirements for you dancer to join Company. This meeting is great for new families to get information and for current families to be updated on any and all changes as we prepare for a new year!

• Pre-Audition Clinics- Saturday, May 16th. If your dancer is planning to attend auditions, participating in these clinics is a great way to get them comfortable in an audition setting! Dancers should sign up for the clinic that corresponds with their Ballet level recommended for the 2026-2027 School Year. Level 1/2 and 3/4 Clinics will run from 2:00-2:45 and Level 5-Adv will run from 2:45-3:30. Sign up for these clinics today through this link.

• Auditions- Sunday, May 17th. Dancers planning to audition for Company should attend the audition slot that corresponds with their age on January 1, 2027. Please see the complete audition schedule below. Sign up to audition now at thepointeschool.com/company

• Doors Open @ 12:30 PM (Studios B & C available for warming up)

  Ages 6-8 - 1:00-2:00 (2:00-2:10 solo/duet/trio audition)

  Ages 9-11 - 2:30-3:30 (3:30-3:40 solo/duet/trio audition)

  Ages 12-14 - 4:00-5:00 (5:00-5:10 solo/duet/trio audition)

  Ages 15-18 - 5:30-6:30 (6:30-6:40 solo/duet/trio audition)

NEW: CLASSICAL TRACK

We are thrilled to introduce a new program at The Pointe School of Dance: Classical Track.

This is an audition-only ballet ensemble designed for dedicated dancers seeking advanced training and performance opportunities at prestigious ballet competitions and conventions, such as Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and/or Universal Ballet Competition (UBC).

Dancers in the Classical Track commit to an elevated level of training, including their assigned graded ballet technique class, an additional weekly ballet technique class, and ensemble rehearsals. Each dancer will also prepare and compete a classical ballet variation, with the option to perform a contemporary solo.

This track is ideal for dancers who are passionate about classical ballet and ready to pursue excellence in both technique and artistry within a focused, pre-professional environment.

To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company

SAVE THE DATE: Auditions - Sunday May 17th from 7:00-8:00 PM

Our Company dancers will be representing The Pointe this weekend at their fourth and final competition of the season in Milwaukee! We have dances performing in all sessions throughout the weekend, and we can't wait to see these dancers ROCK the stage!

This competition will be live streaming the event all weekend. You can follow this link and click on the Milwaukee live stream and watch the competition and cheer on our dancers from home! We've included the performance numbers for our group routines to follow along, but we also have several Solos & Duets competing all weekend!

• #95 - Santa Maria

• #117 - Slumber Party

• #120 - Jet Set

• #130 - Shake Your Groove Thing (Mini Company)

• #132 - Fashion

• #161 - Land of 1000 Dances

• #167 - No Rain

• #250 - Rescue

• #327 - Beef

• #336 - Perpetual Motion

• #357 - Hopelessly Devoted

• #456 - Time of Our Lives (Production)

We are inviting all Dance & Discover and Chance to Dance classes to perform with us at the Hiawatha Care Center on Saturday, May 9th! This is an excellent opportunity for these dancers to get some great performance practice before Recital!

• Participating dancers will need to arrive at the Care Center at 2 PM

• Dancers will wear their costumes and ballet shoes! (If your dancer does a tap dance, they will wear ballet shoes for this performance only)

Please let your teacher know by TODAY Friday, April 24th if your dancer is able to perform!

Wiggle Wednesday is a free monthly story time and dance demo at The Pointe School of Dance! Children aged 1-5 are welcome to visit the studio for a short story, dance activities, and movement games. Wiggle Wednesdays are active, creative FUN for your little one! Parents are invited to come into the studio room to participate with their child, or wait in our comfortable lobby. Spaces are limited and registration is required - sign up today at thepointeschool.com/wiggle

Our next event is Wednesday, May 13th from 11:15-11:45 AM!

We love celebrating our students and their success in and beyond their dancing at The Pointe! Please complete this form when your dancer has an achievement you'd like to share with us and for us to spotlight.

Did you know that we offer free trial classes for new-to-The-Pointe families - and we have a sweet deal for you if you refer a friend to our program? Families can schedule a trial class easily - just have them send us an email and we'll take care of it!

When a family you've referred signs up, please have them list your name in the "Where did you hear about us?" form in online registration. We will send them a $20 gift card to our boutique to help them get the gear their dancer needs for class - and as a thank you, we'll send one to you, too! Trial classes are easy to schedule online, and are FREE for a limited time!

• Contact Us: [email protected], (319) 302-3880

• Boutique & Front Desk Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:30 PM. Saturdays: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

• View our Studio Policies and Full Calendar

• Get Connected: Join our Studio-wide BAND App and our Family Facebook Community

• View our Dress Code requirements for all classes.

• Absences: Report you dancer’s absence through your parent portal with these instructions

Have a wonderful weekend!
- Miss Vanessa & your PSD Staff