It's Time to Get Straight to the Pointe
“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. It’s a turning “pointe” in a dancer’s career when the dancer’s hard work to maintain strength, flexibility, and discipline through years of ballet training becomes worth it. Look below to see what we offer in our classes:
*Instructor approval required. Dancers in Pointe class must be enrolled in at least one weekly ballet class
(two weekly Ballet classes are highly recommended for the safety and growth of the dancer).
INCREASE DISCPLINE AND DETERMINATION
Develop discipline to help them push through challenges and improve their skills.
FEEL THE ELATION OF DANCING EN POINTE
A milestone for ballet dancer bringing them a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities.
INCREASE STRENGTH AND TECHNIQUE
Enhances physical strength and refines dance technique leading to more graceful and powerful performances.
BECOME PART OF THE LEGACY OF BALLET
Contribute to and carry forward the art form's legacy which connects dancers to rich history and tradition.
OVERCOME CHALLENGES
Face and overcome physical and mental challenges. This resilience benefits them both in dance and in life.
MORE FOCUSED ATTENTION
Smaller class sizes allow for personalized instruction and feedback.
WANT TO TRY A POINTE CLASS WITH US?
We offer a one-time free trial per student! If you’re interested in trying out our Ballet classes, 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).
DRESS THE PART TO INCREASE DISCIPLINE AND FOCUS
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. Dancers enrolled in Ballet at Stagelight Performing Arts are required to wear:
Girls' Dress Code
Girls' should wear pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black leotard, black skirt (optional), with hair in a secured bun
Boys' Dress Code
Boys' should wear black leggings, black ballet shoes, black T-shirt, with long hair secured out of the face.
All dancers may arrive to class in dance warm-ups that include Ballet sweaters, leg warmers, or dance pants, but all warm-ups must be removed at the conclusion of the Ballet barre warm-up or at the teacher’s direction.
Once your dancer has received 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.
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE, REAP THE REWARDS
It's time for your child to live on stage. Secure their place in Ballet 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.
Yes! Our Pointe class participate in both of our bi-annual Showcases, Winter Showcase and Summer Showcase.
More information about our Showcases are sent through our newsletter emails, our website blog, posted on our social media accounts, and also shown in our in-studio slideshow.
As our Pointe class requires a slightly elevated skill level from our performers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. For new incoming students, performers who have taken Pointe at other studios or schools may be ready for a higher level.
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).