The Childrens Division is for students, from age three, who enjoy learning Ballet one day a week. Turning Pointe offers a carefully constructed curriculum which introduces ballet steps and concepts at an age-appropriate pace. Our teachers are warm, caring Christians who lovingly instruct your child and provide excellent role models of Godly young women. Childrens Division students have an in-studio performance at Christmas time, and may participate in the Year End Showcase.
Preschool Ballet
Must be at least 3 by 9/7 and potty trained
Looking for a place for your preschooler to burn off some energy? Preschool Ballet encourages your child to explore the creativity God has given them through freedom in movement with an introduction to ballet! Class size is limited.
This class is offered twice a year for 17 week sessions
Session 1: September 7- January 24
Session 2: January 25 – June 4
Class is offered: Thursday 3:30-4:15 Open!
Cost: $45/month (4 payments) Maximum class size 10
Dress Code: Light pink leotard (skirts allowed), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun. Boys wear black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Preschool Ballet & Tap
Must be at least age 3 and potty trained
Preschool Ballet & Tap encourages your child to explore the creativity God has given them through freedom in movement with an introduction to ballet and tap! Class size is limited.
Session 1: September 7 – January 24
Choose your time: Thursday 9:30-10:30am Open!
Thursday 1:00-2:00 closed
Cost: $50/month (4 payments) Maximum class size 10
Dress Code: See Preschool Ballet dress code plus tap shoes.
Ballet & Tap
Kinder Ballet
Kinder Ballet is designed for kids to have fun! Through caring teachers and age-appropriate curriculum, your child will learn basic ballet skills and explore the creativity God has given them! Class size is limited.
Session 2: January 25-June 4
Class is offered: Tuesday 4:15-5:00 FULL
Dress Code: Light pink leotard (skirts allowed), pink tights, ballet shoes. Hair in a bun. Boys wear black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Kinder Ballet & Tap
Kinder Ballet & Tap is designed for kids to have fun! Through caring teachers and age-appropriate curriculum, your child will learn basic ballet and tap skills and explore the creativity God has given them! Class size is limited.
Class is offered: Thursday 10:30-11:30am Open!
Cost: $50/month (4 payments), Maximum class size 10
Dress Code: See Kinder Ballet dress code plus tap shoes.
Children's Ballet
Designed for children in 1st or 2nd grade (or by placement of the Director) who desire to cultivate a love of dance and learn basic ballet skills. Children's Ballet introduces foundational ballet skills while encouraging God-given creativity.
For students with or without experience.
This class runs through the school year
Class is offered: Thursday 4:15-5:15 Starts 9/8 Full
Cost: $45/month Maximum class size 12
Dress Code: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. White 1" elastic waistband (waistband $2 at Turning Pointe). Hair in a bun. Boys wear black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Youth Ballet
Youth Ballet is designed to establish the fundamentals of ballet technique for students 3rd grade
and/or 8 years old and older or by placement of the Director. Students will be provided with the technical tools to develop ballet fundamentals and skills, while cultivating hearts of worship and a love for dance. Class sizes are limited.
For students with little/no ballet training required.
This class runs through the school year.
Class is offered: Tuesdays 5:00-6:15 Starts 9/13
Cost: $50/month Maximum class size 12
Dress Code: Hunter Green leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, 1" white elastic waistband (waistband $2 at Turning Pointe). Hair in a bun. Boys wear black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Home School Ballet
Home School Ballet is designed to establish the fundamentals of ballet technique in a multi-age setting for Home School students from first grade through high school. Instruction is customized for the age of the student and all ages will be appropriately challenged. Students will be provided with the technical tools to develop ballet fundamentals and skills, while cultivating hearts of worship and a love for dance. Class sizes are limited.
For students from first grade (or age 6) with little or
no ballet experience required.
Please call the office (616) 394-7109 before registering
for this class.
Class is offered: Thursday 2:00-3:30
Cost: $55/month Maximum class size 15
Dress Code: Hunter Green leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, 1' white elastic waistband (waistband $2 at Turning Pointe.) Hair in a bun. Boys wear black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Tuition Details
Where to find dance attire:
Find everything you need for class at Reflections of Dance located on the north side of Holland. Reflections is aware of Turning Pointe's dress code.
Other great dance stores:
Performance Opportunities!
Students in 17 week classes:
Session 1: Students have an in-studio performance at Christmas time (free).
Session 2: Students may perform in the Year End Showcase (participation and
costuming fees apply).
Students in year long classes:
Students have an in-studio performance at Christmas time (free) and also may
perform in the Year End Showcase (participation and costuming fees apply).
Year End Showcase
At the end of the school year, students in the Children's , Elective and some students in the Training Division have the opportunity to perform in the Year End Showcase. Attending this performance is free and families are encouraged to bring their cameras and come see what your child has learned during the year about worship through dance! The Showcase is followed by a brief reception with lemonade & cookies. (Participation fees cover facility rental, administrative, choreographic and rehearsal expenses.)
Parent Observation Week
Once each semester parents have the opportunity to sit in the studio and observe class. This is a great time to come and see what your child has been working on in class!
Observation Weeks for the Children's Division are:
The weeks of October 17, 2011 and February 20, 2012
Children's Division
