for funsies!… what does that mean?
For the dancer who is beginning their dance journey or just wants to dabble, aged classes are for you!
We believe wholeheartedly that every child benefits tremendously from participating in dance classes regardless of wether they are spending 1 hour or 100 hours in class a week. Turning Point Faculty is absolutely committed to helping the dabbling dancer receive the cognitive and physical benefits that comes with dance, but also are committed to other time consuming activities. We are passionate about providing quality instruction and will work with every child individually to help them progress, regardless of their commitment and ability. If you have not been placed in level 3 or higher by Turning Point’s Certified Instructors, we ask that you sign up for classes based on your age.
Please note that all styles of dance require different proficiencies. Placement for leveled classes are determined by staff and must be evaluated for each discipline. For example, a dancer may be in their age bracket in ballet but level 3 in hip hop.
BALLET
Offered to ages 6 and up. Ballet is the foundation of dance. This class will focus on the classical elements of ballet, teaching students proper technique and body alignment. Classes demand high focus from the student but are valuable to the progression of a dancer. Proper ballet technique is essential for strength, power and execution of a dancer.
Required attire: Any color Leotard, Tights, and ballet shoes and hair pulled away from dancer's face and off dancer's neck.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that focus on telling a story. Students will learn lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. Our lyrical program directly feeds into our contemporary program. Although not required, ballet is highly recommended as corequisite for lyrical!
Attire: Any colored leotard and tights or leggings, with half soles or ballet shoes.
Jazz
All classes focus on both classic and current styles of jazz, while keeping emphasis on technique, center, and placement. Creative routines are taught and dancers learn how to interpret their music with control and fluidity. Classes integrate the fundamentals of ballet for proper technique, while using exciting music and fresh moves. We highly recommend students continue ballet training while taking jazz.
Attire: form-fitting dance clothing - jazz pants or capris, tights, leotards, tanks OK. Skin Color Jazz Shoes. Hair must be pulled back.
HIP HOP
Focus is on the latest street styles of hip hop. Dancers are encouraged to push themselves to explore new movements and to understand the elements of choreography, music, and performance.
Required Attire: We encourage stylish, trendy attire and clean sneakers. Examples would be joggers, track pants, sweatpants, tees, tank tops, hoodies, basketball shorts, leggings, etc.
ACROBATICS
Offered to ages 6 and up. Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength.
Required attire: form-fitting dance clothing - jazz pants or capris, tights, leotards, tanks OK. Hair must be pulled back.
TAP
Tap is a meshing of cultures ranging from traditional Irish folk dance to modern Broadway extravaganzas. This makes tap a versatile style of dance with endless possibilities. The focus in this class will be on the basic movements of tap and rhythm, because once these are mastered anything is possible.
Attire: any comfortable stretchy clothing that allows you to move freely and of course Tap-shoes! Please no split-sole tap shoes. Hair should be kept out of the face.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. PBT focuses on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory.
Required attire: Any color Leotard, convertible Tights, and hair pulled away from dancer's face and off dancer's neck.
Special Note: A PBT Equipment Kit can be purchased at our front desk. You will also need a yoga mat and a yoga ball specific to your dancers height.
Height Recommended ball size
Under 4'8" 45 cm ball
4'8" to 5'3" 55 cm ball
5'4" to 5'10" 65 cm ball
5'10" to 6'4" 75 cm ball
For children who are 5 years and younger, always use a 45 cm ball.