Foundations of Ballet: Pre-Pointe Training
“En pointe” is the ballet dancer’s ultimate dream. Hearing those words, “It’s time to get fitted for your first pair of pointe shoes,” is a memory no dancer ever forgets. But before a dancer hears those words, they must complete a Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class that continues to help them gain the strength, turnout, and flexibility required to go en pointe. Dancers who train en pointe are well known for becoming tenacious, determined, and committed people–on and off the stage–and our Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class is an important part of the journey to Pointe. Look below to see what we offer in our classes:
Dancers in Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class must be enrolled in at least one additional weekly ballet class per week and have instructor approval.
EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL AT THE BALLET
Builds a strong technical foundation for all dancers and performers--whether your child's dreams are of starring on stage or screen.
START AT THE BARRE
Every ballet class begins with a structured barre warm-up, where dancers move through a traditional series of patterns and movements.
MOVE TO THE CENTRE
During centre floor work, dancers build core strength, balance, and focus on refining their technique in traditional ballet movements to develop artistry and precision in their dancing.
FEEL THE POWER
A variety of jump exercises help dancers build strength, stamina, and work on developing proper foot articulation and alignment to prepare for the demands of pointe work.
FEEL THE BEAUTY
Dancers performs a series of across-the-floor patterns that promote artistry and technical prowess.
DISCIPLINE
Similar to wearing a gi and special belt color for martial arts, or a specific uniform for sports, ballet comes with a unique dress code (see below).
want to try OUR Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class with us?
We offer a one time free trial per student! If you’re interested in trying out our Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class, please email us at stagelightarts@gmail.com.
(Our one-time free trial is available only during our open enrollment periods. Trial classes are subject to availability and do not guarantee a spot in the class).
Please note that Dancers in Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class must be enrolled in at least one additional weekly ballet class per week and have instructor approval.
Pointe Ballet Dancer joyfully performs in a Showcase after enrolling in Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe Lessons at Stagelight Performing Arts.
DRESS FOR THE PART
Girls' Dress Code
Girls should wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a secured bun.
Boys' Dress Code
Boys should wear a white fitted T-shirt, black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, loose hair secured off of face.
Once your dancer receives approval to enroll in Pointe class, you should schedule an appointment with The Pointe Shop in Santa Ana. Dancers should not practice at home in their pointe shoes until their instructor has given them permission to do so.
Be sure to grab all of the Tap gear you need for class.
Transitioning from Pre-Pointe to Pointe Class
After completing our Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class and transitioning into Pointe class upon instructor approval, students can expect to delve deeper into the technique and artistry of dancing en pointe.
As our Pointe class require an elevated skill level from our dancers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER DANCER
Unlock your potential and elevate your dance journey - where every step brings you closer to mastering the artistry and grace of ballet. Secure their place in Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe class or any of our other fun and engaging classes by logging in or creating an account through our Customer Portal. We can’t wait to see you in class!
FAQS
Our pricing structure is based on the number of classes each student enrolls for as shown above. Additionally, there is a mandatory registration fee of $30, and we do not offer any sibling discounts.
Please click here to read more about our Tuition, Pricing, and Billing policies.
Currently, Ballet Tech/Pre-Pointe does not participate in our Showcases. However, this could change in the future.
More information for our Showcases are sent through our newsletter emails, posted on our social media accounts, and also shown in our in-studio slideshow.
As our Pointe class require an elevated skill level from our dancers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
A feature in your Customer Portal–Evaluations! These stars represent the progress your child has made in each of their classes. In the future, you’ll be able to track your child’s skill progression throughout the year, but for the first phase of this rollout, Evaluations are here to help you determine which classes your child is approved to enroll in next season.
For more information about Evaluation Stars, click here.
We typically allow for a standard six-month grace period surrounding the specified age limits. It is advisable to initially enroll her in a class appropriate for her current age group, especially for the first half of the season.
If the grace period exceeds six months beyond the age limits, or if the instructor advises considering a different age group, instructor approval may be required.
We only offer a one-time free trial per student. Our one-time free trial is available only during our open enrollment periods. Trial classes are subject to availability and do not guarantee a spot in the class.
However, we offer drop-in passes that you can purchase through the Customer Portal to try out as many classes as you’d like.
If you’re interested in purchasing a drop-in pass, you can purchase it through your Customer Portal account under “Merch & More!” (drop-in passes are only available during our open enrollment periods).