Friday FYI

The Pointe's Friday FYI - 6/19/26

Friday FYI
June 19, 2026•7 min read

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:

  • HAPPY SUMMER! Our Summer 2026 Session has begun! See below for all reminders for the summer session!

  • Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is open to the public! Refer your friends to dance with us at The Pointe!

  • Recital 2026 Pictures are ready! Place your order today to save 10%!

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

  • We are partnering with the Marion Public Library for a dance & storytime program called Storytime Steps! See details 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!

Important Dates

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!

  • June 27 - Storybook Steps @ The Marion Public Library

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

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

  • July 18-22 - PSD @ Disney World

  • July 25 - August Tuition and Costume Payments Process

  • July 25 - Storybook Steps @ The Marion Public Library

  • July 31 - Company Kickoff

  • August 3-7 - The Intensive & Company Choreography Camp

  • August 11 - Open House & Back to Dance Sale

  • August 13 - Open House & Back to Dance Sale

  • August 15 - First Day of Classes for the 2026-2027 School Year

  • August 15 - Nutcracker Lead Role Auditions

Our Summer 2026 session runs for 5 weeks from June 15th-July 17th! Here are some special reminders to get you ready for a fun summer full of dance!

SUMMER CLASSES

  • Summer Tuition Payments will be processed via Auto Pay on Monday, June 15th.

  • Attendance & Class Makeups: Regular attendance is vital to student progress. We know families often travel or have other summer activities, so we offer a generous makeup policy. Dancer's may attend any similar-level class to make up for an absence during the summer session.

  • Class Uniform, Shoes, and Hair: Proper attire, hair, and shoes are required for all classes. View the uniform, shoes, and hair for each class here: thepointeschool.com/attire Shop for dance clothes and shoes here: theturningpointeboutique.com or at the studio in our in-house boutique.

  • Please do not wear your street shoes or bring food, or colored liquids into the studio. (Clear liquids in a closed bottle is okay!)

  • Take a picture with our "First Day of Dance" sign at the front desk!

SUMMER CAMPS

  • Drop Off & Pick Up: Parents may drop campers off 15 minutes before their camp start time. Please pick up your dancers at the end time - and check with the instructor to see if there is a performance at the end of camp!

  • What to Wear & Bring: Campers should wear comfortable clothing they can move and play in! Bare feet or dance shoes are great for dance class and activities. Dance class uniform is not needed for camps. Bring a water bottle and a snack in case your camper may not like the snacks offered.

  • Allergies or food needs?: Please let us know as soon as possible if your dancer has any food allergies or sensitivities. We will do our best to accommodate!

Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is open to the public! If you know any one looking for a dance home and refer them to The Pointe, you AND the new family receive referral bonuses upon registration. See all schedules and registration details here: https://thepointeschool.com/dance-classes

We're thrilled to share that the recital pictures are ready for you to see, share, and purchase!

See the pictures here: https://onpointephotography.pixieset.com/recital2026/

Order by TODAY, June 19 and save 10% on your purchase by using code: Recital2026

A few notes about ordering photos:

- Digital and print options are both available.

- Packages give the best value - and you can use images from multiple classes to build your package!

- When ordering prints, the option for how to crop the image (if needed) will pop up. Images will print as you have them cropped.

- Digital collages are a great keepsake! Please expect about 2-3 weeks to receive your completed collage (I'm going on family vacation right after recital, and will put collages together when we get back!) :) We will email the completed collage to the email address used for your order.

- Print orders are sent directly to the lab and will be printed, then mailed directly to you! Digital orders arrive in your email inbox in minutes, and the download link expires 7 days after purchase.

Yes, we have last years' recital pictures (and Nutcracker, and back a few years!) available. Packages and shipping are separate by event (recital 2025 and 2026 can't be combined in a package, but multiple classes in the same event can be combined and ship together.

We're thrilled with how these turned out and can't wait for you to see them!

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!

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience hosted in partnership with The Marion Public Library!

Each session will include:
• A short, engaging story and theme
• Guided creative movement and beginner dance activities
• Music and rhythm exploration
• A warm, welcoming environment for families

Storybook Steps will be offered at two times for two different age groups on the 4th Saturday of every month. This program will be at the Marion Public Library in their Youth Programming Room.

10:30-11:00 AM - Ages 1-5

11:00-11:30 AM - Ages 6-10

spotlight

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.

Trial Classes

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!

reminders

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

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