Pre-Pointe & Pointe 1: Fall 2025

Class Description

This class combines Pre-Pointe muscle training with Pointe 1 technique lessons to help developing dancers who have less than 2 years of experience being en Pointe. This class focuses on strengthening the ankles, feet, core, back and mind set for pointe work. It incorporates traditional ballet technique as well as modern muscle strengthening exercises in a fun, yet tiring class. This class is in often taught conjunction with Ballet 4 and Intermediate Ballet technique classes. Once students are ready, the instructor will direct them to start attending portions of the class while wearing their pointe shoes. Some dates are skipped due to holidays. See full list of upcoming sessions below or view skipped dates here: https://www.applegatedance.com/class-schedule Dress Code: - Girls: Black leotard (no skirt) or ADC leotard, capezio ballet pink mesh tights with seams, pink ballet slippers or pointe shoes. - Boys: White shirt, black shorts/tights/ballet pants, black ballet slippers, white socks. - Long hair should be pinned into a secure bun. - For more details: https://www.applegatedance.com/dress-code