Turning Pointe School of Ballet

DRESS CODE

Kids Combo I - Tap & Ballet: Pink or black leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Ballet dresses and skirts are permitted. (Black ballet shoes and bed slippers are unacceptable.)

Kids Combo II - Tap, Ballet & Jazz Stretch: Black leotard, pink or black convertible or footless tights, pink ballet shoes, black jazz-tap shoes. Ballet skirts may be worn for ballet. Gauchos or jazz pants may be worn for tap. No shoes for jazz - we dance barefoot! (Footed tights and bed slippers are unacceptable.)

Ballet and Pointe: Black leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes or pink pointe shoes. Ballet skirts and knit ballet shorts are permitted. Students may wear legwarmers during cold months. Ballet Company II students have the option of wearing a solid color leotard and colored tights.

Modern Dance/Jazz/Acrobatics: Solid color leotard, gauchos or jazz pants, no shoes - we dance barefoot! A close-fitted tank top or camisole top may be worn over the leotard. Shorts may be worn for acrobatics. Convertible or footless tights may be worn. Knit ballet shorts are permitted.

Tap: Fitted t-shirt, camisole top, or solid color leotard; gauchos or jazz pants, black jazz-tap shoes.

Boys and Men: Black sweat pants or warm-up pants, white or black t-shirt; black jazz-tap shoes for tap; black ballet shoes for ballet

IMPORTANT NOTES:

    * All students at Turning Pointe School of Ballet must follow the dress code. Dress codes are very important because it makes it easier to recognize incorrect body alignment, therefore making it easier to make corrections.
    * Baggy clothing, jeans, and bulky jewelry are not permitted in any class.
    * Hair should be secured neatly off the face. Ballet and pointe students must wear their hair in a bun, french twist, chignon, or a variation of the styles listed prior. Shorter hair must be in a pony-tail.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Kids Combo I - Tap & Ballet (age 3-5): A beginner level combination class in ballet and tap, utilizing creative movement.

Kids Combo II - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz Stretch (age 6-8): An advanced beginner level combination class in ballet, tap, and jazz stretching.

Ballet I (age 8-12): A beginner level ballet class for the recreational student. No previous ballet experience is required.

Ballet II (age 9+): An intermediate level ballet class for the recreational student. Previous training at Turning Pointe is strongly recommended.

Ballet III (age 11+): An intermediate level ballet class for the more serious student. Previous ballet training at Turning Pointe is required with the exception of an audition.

Ballet III/IV (age 12+): An intermediate/advanced level ballet class for the serious student. Students must be enrolled in one additional ballet or pointe class to attend. No exceptions. By Invitation Only

Teen/Adult Ballet (age 13+): A basic level ballet class for teens and adults. No previous ballet experience is required.

Pre-Pointe (age 10+): An introductory level pointe class for potential pointe students. Students must be enrolled in one additional ballet class per week to be considered. Students will not receive pointe shoes until they are ready and at least 10 years old. By Invitation Only

Pointe I (age 10+): A beginner level pointe class for the serious student. Students must be enrolled in AT LEAST one additional ballet class to attend. Two or more is highly recommended. By Invitation Only

Pointe II (age 11+): An intermediate level pointe class for the serious student. Students must be enrolled in at least one additional ballet class to attend (two additional ballet classes are recommended) By Invitation Only

Ballet Company I (age 10+): An intermediate level ballet class for the serious and highly dedicated ballet dancer. Students must be enrolled in at least two additional ballet/pointe classes and one technique class in modern or jazz. By Invitation Only

Ballet Company II (age 12+): An advanced level ballet class for the serious and highly dedicated ballet dancer. Students must be enrolled in at least two additional ballet/pointe classes and one technique class in modern or jazz. Students must have taken classes during the summer months to enroll in Ballet Company II in September. New students or students interested in taking the class will have the option to enroll in November 2011. By Invitation Only

Modern I (age 10+): A beginner level modern dance class, focusing on 3-dimensional and abstract movement ideas. Several modern dance techniques will be introduced. An additional ballet or jazz class is highly recommended. Justin Lutz will accompany the class with guitar and/or piano.

Modern II (age 13+): An intermediate/advanced level modern dance class, focusing on 3-dimensional and abstract movement ideas. Several modern dance techniques will be introduced. An additional ballet modern, or jazz class is required to enroll. Justin Lutz will accompany the class with guitar and/or piano. By Invitation Only

Jazz I (age 8-12): A beginner level jazz class incorporating lyrical jazz and modern dance styles.

Jazz II (age 10+): An advanced beginner level jazz class incorporating lyrical jazz and modern dance styles.

Jazz III (age 10+): An intermediate level jazz class incorporating lyrical jazz and modern dance styles. An additional ballet, jazz, or modern class is recommended.

Jazz IV (age 13+): An advanced level jazz class incorporating lyrical jazz and modern dance styles for the serious student. An additional ballet, jazz, or modern class is strongly recommended. By Invitation Only

Tap I/II (age 8+): An advanced beginner level tap class. No previous dance experience required.

Tap III (age 10+): An intermediate level tap class, utilizing traditional and rhythm tap.

Tap IV (age 13+): An advanced level tap class, utilizing traditional and rhythm tap. By Invitation Only

Teen/Adult Tap I (age 13+): An beginner level tap class for teens and adults. No previous tap dance experience is required.

Teen/Adult Tap II (age 13+): An intermediate level tap class for teens and adults. Previous tap dance experience is strongly recommended.

Introduction to Acrobatics for Dancers (age 5-10): An introductory level acrobatics class that integrates dance and gymnastic floor work. No previous dance experience required.

Acrobatics (age 7-13): An intermediate/advanced level acrobatics class that integrates dance and gymnastic floor work. Just a few skills students should master before enrolling: backbend, headstand, handstand, cartwheel, round-off. Previous acrobatics experience is required.