Location: Blue Studio | 2351 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON, M1N 1V1

Description:

Dancers who decide that they wish to train more seriously in ballet may be allowed to take Pointe class. This is where a dancer performs many of their movements on the tips of the toes while wearing hard-toed pointe shoes. Pointe is very demanding and can cause serious injuries to students who begin pointe before they are ready. Due to this, dancers must be approved by their teacher, or the Artistic Director, before enrolling and getting their pointe shoes. Some factors in deciding when pointe shoes are appropriate include foot strength and flexibility, core and leg strength, as well as a sufficient understanding of ballet technique in general. If a student is not ready for pointe but wishes to take this class to help build up their strength, they may be allowed to enroll with the understanding that they work on demi-pointe in their regular ballet slippers.

*** Students have the option to participate in our year-end Recital. If they decide to take part in the performance, a costume RENTAL payment would be required prior to Dec. 15, 2023. ***

Mandatory membership(s):

• 2023-24 Full-Season Program Membership

Price: $47.84 Taxes not included

Notes: Clothing Requirements - OPTION 1: Black tank-style leotard (i.e. – Capezio #201); ballet tights (pink, or may match their skin tone); ballet slippers (pink, or may match their skin tone); - Levels 3 & up may wear black dance shorts over their tights OPTION 2: Any fitted t-shirt or tank top (white or black preferred); black shorts or leggings; ankle socks, ballet slippers (black, or may match their skin tone) - Levels 3 & up may wear black dance pants if they prefer Hair: Ballet Bun (pulled back and off the face for short hair) PLEASE NOTE, while options 1 and 2 do line up with traditional female and male dance uniforms we do not enforce any gender norms at Jay9 Dance Centre. Students may wear whichever option they feel most comfortable in, and which allows them to be their most authentic self.

Prerequisites: * to register for this class dancers must be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes per week. A level assessment from the Artistic Director is required.

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