Ballet Classes
Conservative instruction in classical Ballet. Beginning boys and girls will learn proper positions, moves and dances appropriate for their age and abilities. More advanced students with prior dance experience will be placed in classes which are appropriate for their skill level. They will begin barre work, center floor work, and combinations with an eye toward future pointe instruction. Pointe instruction will be offered with instructor's permission.
Tap Classes
Featuring the internationally known Tap Style of Glenn Wood Tap, Pointe of Promise is only the third Studio in the US to offer this unique tap curriculum. Students will enjoy this conservative, rhythmic approach to learning tap as they advance from beginning to very advanced tap skills.
Ballet & Tap Combination Classes
Beginning and intermediate students will enjoy combination classes with instruction in both ballet and tap. Half of the 50 minute class will be devoted to ballet basics with the remaining class time spent with Tap instruction.
Pre-ballet & tap
A wonderful chance for younger boys and girls aged 2 through 4 to experience dance and music in a group atmosphere. Children will have fun learning to follow directions, move in time to music, rhythm and balance while they learn simple dance steps.
Irish Dance
Beginning and Intermediate Stepdance
Traditional Irish Stepdance for young ladies, beginners ages 5 to 10 will learn fancy steps and moves of Irish dances. Intermediates ages 11 to 18 will progress to more complicated footwork and step configurations as well as reels and jigs. "Celtic Women" will allow adult ladies the opportunity to enjoy Irish dance for fun and fitness.
Lyrical Dance
A beautiful, interpretive dance class for various levels. This class stresses grace, beauty and poise and previous ballet training is not required to participate. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the benefits of enhanced muscle tone and fitness.
Jazz
An upbeat and fun class with out the “hip hop” influence. Traditional lyrical jazz is an exciting class that features exciting, upbeat routines while maintaining the modest and conservative style for which Pointe of Promise is known.
Clogging
Students age 8 and older will have fun while learning basic clogging steps, rhythm and how to do simple combination steps and perform complete routines. This is a great class for boys and girls who want to experience the fun and enhanced fitness offered by dance!
Gymnastics
A foundation program for students offered to children from 5 to 7 years, and from 8-11 years which will teach basic tumbling skills along with balance exercises. Classes will stress coordination, balance, and muscle strengthening.
Baton
A new class for those interested in learning baton. Girls ages 8 to 14 will enjoy learning to twirl! Baton requirements will be given upon registration. (Toy batons will not be used for this class)
