Details
Training Division
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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Level I
Level I Ballet-For students who are at least 8 years old and/or in third grade or by placement of the Director.
We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class weekly. Students are required to take class twice a week, but may take up to five times for the same price.
* Dancers of all ages who have no experience should call the office (616) 394-7109 for information on how to start Level I.
Class offerings:
Monday 4:15-5:45
Tuesday 4:15-5:45
Wednesday 5:45-7:15
Thursday 4:15-5:45
Saturday 9:15-10:45am
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
Level II: IIA Ballet (Non Pointe) and IIB Ballet with Pointe
We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class weekly. Students are required to take class twice a week, but may take up to five times for the same price. Depending on many factors, some Level II dancers may get permission to go on Pointe and take Pointe A once weekly. Once students start taking Pointe they are required to take technique class three times a week.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE A CLASS
Class offerings: Monday 4:15-5:45
Tuesday 4:15-5:45
Wednesday 4:15-5:45
Thursday 6:30-8:00 Thursday 8:00-8:45
Saturday 9:15-10:45am
Cost: Level IIA: $97/month Technique (Non Pointe)
Level IIB: $138/month Technique + Pointe
Dress Code: Girls-Periwinkle, 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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Level III
Level III Ballet
We offer five opportunities each week for students to take technique class. Students are required to take class three times a week, but may take up to five for the same price. Students also take Pointe B twice a week.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE B CLASS
Class offerings: Monday 6:45-8:15 Monday 8:15-9:00
Wednesday 4:15-5:45
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: Technique + Pointe $155/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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Level IV
Level IV Ballet
We offer five opportunities weekly for students to take technique class. Students are required to take technique three times per week, but may take up to five times for the same price. Students also take Pointe B or Pointe C twice per week.
Class offerings:
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE B CLASS POINTE C CLASS
Monday 6:45-8:15 Monday 8:15-9:00 Monday 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5:45-7:15*
Thursday 4:15-5:45 Thursday 8:00-8:45 Thursday 5:45-6:30
Friday 4:15-5:45
Saturday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 12:30-1:15 Saturday 12:30-1:15
*En pointe from center
Cost: Technique + Pointe $155/month
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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Level V
Level V Ballet
We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class each week. Students are required to take class three times per week, but may take up to five times for the same price. Students also take Pointe C or Pointe D twice per week.
Class offerings:
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE C CLASS POINTE D CLASS
Monday 6:45-8:15 Monday 8:15-9:00 Monday 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5:45-7:15*
Thursday 4:15-5:45 Thursday 5:45-6:30 Thursday 5:45-6:30
Friday 4:15-5:45
Saturday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 12:30-1:15 Saturday 12:30-1:15
*En pointe from center
Cost: Technique + Pointe $155/month
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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Level VI
Level VI Ballet
We offer five opportunities for students to take technique class weekly. Students are required to take technique class four times a week, but may take five times for the same price. Students also take Pointe D twice per week.
TECHNIQUE CLASS POINTE D CLASS
Class offerings: Monday 6:45-8:15 Monday 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5:45-7:15*
Thursday 4:15-5:45 Thursday 5:45-6:30
Friday 4:15-5:45
Saturday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 12:30-1:15
*En Pointe from center
Cost: Technique + Pointe $160/month
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.
Placement Class, DVD info.pdf
Drop In
Drop In Ballet Classes
Turning Pointe offers Drop In classes for dancers with previous Classical Ballet experience who are wanting to stay in shape and keep their ballet skills sharp.
Punchcards are available:
School year: 16 classes (1.5 hour) for $225
Summer: 7 classes (1.5 hour) for $100
Wondering which class to attend?
Please email Artistic Director Lara Faucher
laraf_turningpointedance.org
for a recommended Training Division class level.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Electives for Ballet Dancers
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.
Under construction
Contemporary A (Level II, III) Monday 6:00-6:45 Recommended for JE
Contemporary B (Level IV, V) Tuesday 7:15-8:00
Required for AE
Contemporary C (Level V, VI) Tuesday 7:15-8:00
Required for SE
Cost: Contemporary $23/month
Jazz $23/month
Combined Comtemporary & Jazz $35/month
Dress Code: Class level leotard, dance shorts for Contemporary and Jazz pants for Jazz class (optional), Jazz shoes.
Males
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: To be announced
Cost: All Males in the Training Division receive full scholarship.
Dress Code: Black tights, White tee-shirt, black ballet shoes, suppportive dance belt.
Tuition
Tuition Details
Registration and Payments
Registration:
•$15 non-refundable registration fee per student or $30 maximum per family
•First months tuition and registration fee are due upon registration
•Register online at www.turningpointedance.org
•Online registration payment may be in the form of credit card or check. Information regarding how to process
check payments is available online.
Payment Options:
•5% discount for entire year paid in full with cash or check, paid by 9/15/11.
•For full year classes: Nine payments by cash, check or credit card due on or before the 15th of each month
September through May.
•For one semester classes: Four payments by cash, check or credit card due on or before the 15th of each month
September through December and January through April.
•Payment may be made in person, by mail or over the phone.
•Payments received after the 15th will incur a $20 late fee if no prior arrangement has been made with the School
Director. There is a $20 bank fee for returned checks.
Withdrawal Fee:
•Because we contract with our teachers for a full semester, there is a withdrawal fee of one months tuition for
students withdrawing prior to the end of a registered semester.
Performance Participation Fee:
(For facility rental, administrative, choreographic and rehearsal expenses.)
•$40 Elective Division students in Christmas Praise! (ticketed event)
•$40 Level II students in The Promise or Spring Show (ticketed events)
•Ensemble fees (please see Ensemble packets)
End of Year Showcase Fees:
•$25 Participation Fee for all students participating in End of Year Showcase.
(Fee includes facility rental, administrative, choreographic and rehearsal expenses).
This is a free event for an unlimited number of your guests to attend.
•$25-$40 Costume Purchase Fee based on costume & sizing. The costume is yours to keep!
Discounts:
•Family Discount: Families with more than one dancer receive a 15% discount on each dancer after the first with the
largest tuition.
•Multiple Class Discount: Students taking more than one class type per week receive the following discounts: 1st
full, 2nd-40% off, 3rd-50% off, 4th-60% off (Discounts are already applied to Training Division prices.)
•Discounts apply to 17 week and yearly classes, one discount type per family.
Scholarships:
•Boys in the Training Division receive full scholarships. Scholarship does not include participation or costuming fees.
•Scholarship for girls is based on financial need and is available in limited amounts for dancers in the Training
Division taking more than three hours of training per week. (Does not include fees.)
•Scholarship application deadline is the last day of Summer Workshop Wk 2.
Performance
Performance Opportunities:
Students in Levels I-II and in Levels III-VI (who do not join an Ensemble) have the opportunity to perform in the End of Year Showcase. They also do community Outreach performances at various times throughout the year. Students in Levels III-VI may join a Turning Pointe and perform in our annual large scale ticketed productions:
Educational Outreach Series
The Promise
The Deliverer
Students in Level II also have the opportunity to perform in one song of The Promise and may have the opportunity to perform in one song of the Spring Show if they choose. Please note: participation and costuming fees apply to all performance opportunities.
Ensemble
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