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: Recital Ticket Codes expire May 22nd, 11:00 AM Show special notice for Recital Day

• 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 Clinics are on Saturday. Auditions take place on Sunday!

• We are bringing back a few dates for Acro Mini Private Lessons this Summer! See details and the sign up form below!

• 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!

• May 16 - Company Pre-Audition Clinics

• May 17 - Company Auditions

• May 23 - Recital Ticket Codes Expire & Prices Increase to $22

• May 23-25 - Memorial Day Weekend; CLOSED

• June 1 - Last Day of the 2025-2026 School Year

• June 2-4 - Dress Rehearsals at The Paramount Theatre

• June 4 - Last Day for Recital Ticket Sales (no tickets will be sold at the door on show day)

• June 6 - RECITAL 2026 at The Paramount Theatre

• June 15 - First Day of the Summer 2026 Session

• June 15 - Summer 2026 Auto Pay

• June 29 - Acro Mini Private Lessons (9 AM-12 PM)

• July 6 - Acro Mini Private Lessons (10:30 AM-1:30 PM)

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:

Ticket Sales Details and Timeline - Ticket sales for Recital 2026 are ongoing! ALL ticket codes expire on May 22nd before the ticket price increases on May 23rd - be sure you purchase your complimentary tickets before then!

Quick Change Reports - If you dancer has a quick change in any of the shows in Recital 2026, those reports are posted on the Recital webpage now. (thepointeschool.com/recital-2026)

Finale Groups - See which group your dancer will be in for our Grand Finale at the end of each performance! These are important to know for the Finale Rehearsal at each Dress Rehearsal date. These groups are posted on the Recital webpage now. (thepointeschool.com/recital-2026)

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)

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE 11:00 AM SHOW: The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will be running very close to the Paramount on Recital day from 7:30 AM-12:00 PM. This will cause extra congestion downtown and leave fewer parking options for dancers with families in this show. Please plan extra time into your morning to account for the increased traffic and to find parking. We recommend using the parking garages in the area and not relying on street parking, as many roads close to the Paramount will be closed for the market.

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:

• 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

We are adding Mini Acro Private Lessons with Miss Laura to our Summer 2026 line up! These are great for students looking for individual feedback for a specific skill or working towards a specific goal. These lessons are only offered on the specific dates below - giving the benefits of a private lesson at a great value.

These lesson dates are:

Monday, June 29th - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Monday, July 6th- 10:30 AM-1:30 PM

• These will be 20 minute private lessons offered once a month and will focus in on 1-2 specific skills of your choice. **With teacher discretion - for example, we will not have your dancer work on aerials if they cannot do a cartwheel.

• All lessons are $25 + tax, due with this form at sign up.

• All time slots are first come, first serve.

• If you cannot make these dates or want more frequent lessons - please reach out to request a standard private lesson.

• Please fill out one form for each lesson if you are signing up for multiple dates.

Grab a spot today by filling out this form!

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

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• 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