The Training Division is for dancers, ages 8 through young
adult, who are interested in studying Classical Ballet two to five times per week depending on their level.
Dancers in this division are evaluated three times a year for moving up from one level to the next. Moving up is based on ability, not age, so all classes are multi-age.
Graduates of the Training Division are currently dancing professionally with Ballet and Contemporary companies,
in college on dance scholarships, working as dance instructors, and using their dance training in the mission field.
and using their dance training in the mission field.
Level I Ballet
We offer four opportunities for students to take technique class weekly. Students are required to take class twice a week. Must be in third grade and/or 8 years old. Level placement in the Training Division is done by the Director.
Class offerings: Tuesday 5:00-6:30
Thursday 5:15-6:45
Cost: $97/month
Dress Code: Girls-Light blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband (waistband $2 at Turning Pointe), hair must be worn in a bun. Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Level II Ballet
We offer four opportunities for students to take technique class weekly. Students are required to take class twice a week. Placement in the Training Division is done by the Director.
Class offerings: Tuesday 6:30-8:00
Thursday 6:45-8:15
Dress Code: Girls-Periwinkle leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband (waistband $2 at Turning Pointe), hair must be worn in a bun. Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Sacred Dance Group
Dancers in Level II have the option to join the Sacred Dance Group. Each 6 week session offers dancers the chance to learn a liturgical dance appropriate to the church calendar and to present it at at a church or nursing home.
Session1: September 22 - October 27 Session 2: February 2 - March 8
Cost: $30 (paid in full, no refunds) Thursday 8:15-9:00
Level III Ballet
Students are required to take class twice a week. Ensemble members must take class three times a week. We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class. Students also take Pointe A, a combined Pre-pointe/Pointe class. Teachers notify parents and students when the dancer is ready to go on pointe.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE A CLASS
Class offerings: Monday 6:45-8:15 Monday 8:15-9:00
Wednesday 4:15-5:45 Wednesday 5:45-6:30
Thursday 6:30-8:00 Thursday 8:00-8:45
Friday 4:15-5:45
Saturday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 12:30-1:15
Cost for Technique class: $97 per month non-ensemble, $120 per month ensemble
Cost for Pointe A: $35 per month
Dress Code: Girls-Navy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband, hair in a bun.
Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
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Level IV Ballet
Students are required to take class three times per week. We offer six opportunities for students to take technique class. Students also take Pointe B, which is offered three times, and required twice per week.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE B CLASS
Tuesday 6:45-8:15
Wednesday 4:15-5:45
Thursday 4:15-5:45 Thursday 5:45-6:30
Cost: $120 per month for Technique, $35 per month for Pointe
Dress Code: Girls-Royal blue Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband, hair must be worn in a bun. Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Level V Ballet
Students are required to take class three times per week. We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class. Students also take Pointe B or C, which is offered three times, and required twice per week.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE C CLASS
Tuesday 5:45-7:15 SE
Cost: $120 per month for Technique, $35 per month for Pointe.
Dress Code: Girls-Red Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband, hair must be worn in a bun. Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Level VI Ballet
Students are required to take class three times per week. We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class. Students also take Pointe C, which is offered three times, and required twice per week.
Tuesday 5:45-7:15
Thursday 4:00-5:45 Thursday 5:45-6:30
Cost: $125 per month for Technique, $35 per month for Pointe.
Dress Code: Girls-Black Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 1" elastic waistband, hair must be worn in a bun. Boys-Black stretch pants, white tee-shirt, supportive dance belt, black ballet shoes.
Contemporary
Jazz
Contemporary training serves to broaden the "vocabulary" of Classical Ballet dancers. We offer three levels. Ensemble members are required to take one Contemporary class weekly.
Jazz C (Level III, IV) Wednesday 5:45-6:30
Optional
Jazz D (Level V, VI) Monday 6:00-6:45
Contemporary A (Level II, III) Monday 6:00-6:45 Recommended for JE
Contemporary B (Level IV, V) Tuesday 8:15-9:00
Required for AE
Contemporary C (Level V, VI) Tuesday 8:15-9:00
Required for SE
Cost: $23 per month for Contemporary
$23 per month for Jazz
All Levels: Contemporary and Jazz (Take both, get special pricing) $35 per month
Dress Code: Class level leotard, dance shorts for Contemporary and jazz pants for Jazz class (optional), jazz shoes.
Training for Males:
This class is an extra class for males which focuses on skills only male dancers perform. Instructor approval required for entry into this class.
Class is offered: Thursday 8:00-8:45
Cost: All Males in the Training Division receive full scholarship.
Dress Code: Black tights, White tee-shirt, black ballet shoes, suppportive dance belt.
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 Levels I-VI have the opportunity to perform in the Year End Showcase. They also do community Outreach performances at various times throughout the year. Students
in Levels III-VI may be in a Turning Pointe and perform in our annual large scale ticketed productions:
Students in Level II also have the opportunity to perform in one song of The Promise if they choose.
Training Division
