2017 is almost over – and we are thrilled to announce our last grouping of Dancers of the Month for 2017. We have had an AMAZING month at the studio filled with preparation for our Holiday Show (it was yesterday and it was amazing), working hard to prepare for competition season, and more. We love …
Message from Miss Vanessa: How is it already December?! This year is flying by – and we’re so thankful to have the best students and families to work with. Thanksgiving may be in the past, but we’re not past being Thankful for our community. This month, we’ll hold our biggest & most inclusive Holiday Show ever …
At The Pointe, we’re big believers in the power of participating in dance. So many life lessons can be learned through dance lessons! At the studio, we’ve seen dancers of all ages experience some struggles dealing with perfectionism – which makes working and progressing in dance class difficult. In students as young as age 3, …
Yesterday, in Company classes, I asked a group about the meaning behind their lyrical dance. I was surprised to see how well the dancers understood the meaning behind the song, the movements, and how they had applied the message to their own lives. The song is “Will You Be There” – and the dance is …
This year is absolutely flying by and we can’t believe it’s already time to announce November’s Dancers of the Month. Each month, taking a break from the day-to-day operations of the studio to reflect on the great things our dancers do in and out of the classroom is a highlight of my role leading the studio. …
Parent Observation Week is coming up at The Pointe and we couldn’t be more excited! Here are some guidelines and tips to make this Parent Observation Week a positive experience for you and your dancer. 1 – Talk to your dancer about it! Let them know you’ll be coming in to see their class. Ask …
Message from Miss Vanessa: November is always one of my favorite months – we’re in a good groove for the school year, most of our youngest students are familiar enough in the studio to really come out of their shells and have fun while learning. We are gearing up for our biggest and best Holiday …
The National Dance Education Organization reports that regular dance classes: Involve a greater range of motion, coordination, strength, and endurance than most other physical activities. Increase a child’s flexibility, range of motion, physical strength and stamina and improve posture, balance, coordination and overall cardiovascular health. (learn more about the NDEO here – The Pointe School …
October is a full month at the studio – we are in the middle of FREE Dance Days and Costume Week is right around the corner! In the middle of such a busy season, it’s so refreshing to take a few minutes to step back and read through the nominations for Dancer of the Month …
Each fall, dance teachers everywhere start scouring their music playlists and checking costume websites waiting for the new collections to be released. We start to think about what themes might suit our classes, if the tempo of the song we love will work well for the skills we’d like to showcase in the recital, and …