Pointe classes require annual auditions for customized instruction, ensuring each dancer's journey to mastering pointe work. Experienced dancers undergo yearly evaluations for readiness.
Pointe evaluations for the 24/25 season have already been completed.
2024 Pointe Evaluation
Saturday, April 27th
at Impact Los Alamitos
1:30 PM Check-in
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Evaluation
EVALUATION FEE: $15
Eligibility:
Dancers must be a minimum of 10 years old at the time of evaluation, currently enrolled in Ballet Level 2A or above, and preferably training a minimum of 2-3 hours per week in ballet.
Evaluation Criteria:
Dancers will be evaluated for their readiness to begin pointe work based on the following:
Current stage of development: The rate of growth varies from dancer to dancer and is not an indication of their effort or skill set. This is the main marker for determining pointe readiness.
Ankle, foot and knee ranges of motion: pointe work requires a baseline of flexibility in the feet, ankles and knees for a dancer to be able to correctly stand on pointe.
Muscular endurance and balance on one and both feet.
Important Note:
Please keep in mind that pointe work requires a specific anatomical structure to prevent long-term injury and unnecessary physical stress to young bodies. Not all dancers will be suited to train on pointe as there may be limitations in the structure of the feet, ankles, and/or knees that would prevent them from being able to dance safely on pointe.
Our main concern for pointe training is safety. There is no drawback to delaying pointe training and it’s preferable than to push a student into the physical demands of pointe work before they are ready and possibly set them up for long-term injuries.
24/25 Season Requirements: Please note that dancers are required to enroll in and have regular attendance in two additional ballet technique classes per week to be eligible for pointe classes.
For questions, please contact us by email.