Friday FYI

The Pointe's Friday FYI - 1/30/26

Friday FYI
January 30, 2026•7 min read

Happy Friday, PSD Families!


This Friday FYI email is our primary method of communication to studio families - please save it for a time when you can read through it thoroughly and bookmark it for reference!

New & Urgent this week:

  • Our Recital 2026 Webpage is LIVE! Bookmark this page for all important updates as we prepare for our June Recital. New this week: Family Dance Registration and Recital Handbook

  • The studio, boutique, and front desk will be closed February 10-12 for our Spring Inter-sessional break. See details below.

  • Check out our new merchandise items to celebrate 10 seasons of The Pointe School of Dance! See details below.

  • Wiggle Wednesdays at The Pointe are back! See below for all information and registration for our free dance & story time program.

  • We are continuing our Mini Acro Private Lessons for a few sessions in the spring - see details below!

  • Stay tuned to these regular email updates - this is your primary source for all studio news!

Important Dates

Find all of the important dates for the year here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies - we list upcoming dates within the next few weeks in the Friday FYI as well for your convenience!

  • January 31 - Mini Acro Private Lessons (9 AM-12 PM)

  • February 9-10 - Summer 2026 Registration OPEN for PSD Families

  • February 10-12 - Spring Inter-sessional Break; CLOSED

  • February 18 - Wiggle Wednesday (11:15-11:45 AM)

  • February 25 - March Tuition and Costume Payments Process

  • February 28 - Mini Acro Private Lessons (9 AM-12 PM)

  • March 9-14 - Skills Testing

  • March 16-22 - Spring Break; CLOSED

  • March 25 - April Tuition and Costume Payments Process

  • March 27 - Spring Evaluations Sent Home

  • March 27 - Rollover & Automatic Registration Process Begins

recital

It's time to start preparing for Recital 2026 on June 6th at the Paramount Theatre! Our Recital webpage is now LIVE! You will find everything you need to prepare you and your dancer for a successful Recital season. Check out thepointeschool.com/recital-2026 regularly for updates.

Here are new updates to the website this week:

Family Dance Registration is OPEN!: Create memories you and your dancer will cherish for a lifetime - dance with them in their Recital!

We are SO excited to be continuing a special tradition in Recital 2026 - the Family Dance! We have had so much fun putting this together, and we are pumped to watch this experience continue to grow.

The Family Dance is a special Recital performance created for a dancer and ONE adult family member. Dads, Moms, Aunts, Uncles, Family Friends or any significant caregiver are welcome to perform with their dancer. This structure gives more of our studio families the option to get involved in this performance opportunity - and the more the merrier! The dancer and their chosen adult will learn and perform the routine as a pair.

To learn more about the requirements and commitments that go along with the Family Dance please visit our Recital webpage at thepointeschool.com/recital-2026 All registrations are due Sunday, March 15th.

Recital Handbook: You can now find the start to our Recital Handbook on our webpage now! This contains all the information you need for a successful Recital, and will be updated regularly as we finalize more details.

Recital Music and Practice Videos: Choreography is being taught in class, so your dancer should be practicing at home! See our music and practice videos folders on the webpage to access the cut music and choreography videos for your class. We make these tools accessible at home to set your dancer up for success!

Picture Week Schedule, Dress Rehearsal Schedule, and Show Orders: You can find detailed schedules for Picture Week (May 3-7), Dress Rehearsals (June 2-4) and dancer orders for our 3 Shows on our webpage now. Exact times may adjust slightly as those weeks approach, but their dates/shows should not.

COMING SOON: Tights & Shoes Guide, Quick Reference Guide, & Finale Details

break

There will be no regular classes, front desk, or boutique hours on February 10-12 for our Spring Inter-sessional Break. All operations will resume as scheduled on Friday, February 13th. To learn more about why we incorporate Inter-sessional Breaks into our schedule, please read the following blog post: https://thepointeschool.com/news/b/why-intersessional-breaks

merch

New merchandise has dropped to celebrate 10 years of The Pointe School of Dance! Get yours today by visiting theturningpointeboutique.com

wiggle

Wiggle Wednesday is a free monthly story time and dance demo at The Pointe School of Dance! Children aged 1-5 are welcome to visit the studio for a short story, dance activities, and movement games. Wiggle Wednesdays are active, creative FUN for your little one! Parents are invited to come into the studio room to participate with their child, or wait in our comfortable lobby. Spaces are limited and registration is required - sign up today at thepointeschool.com/wiggle

Our next event is Wednesday, February 18th from 11:15-11:45 AM!

acro

We are now extending our monthly Mini Acro Private Lessons with Miss Laura through the beginning of the spring semester! These are great for students looking for individual feedback for a specific skill or working towards a specific goal. These lessons are only offered on the specific dates below - giving the benefits of a private lesson at a great value.

These lesson dates are:

Saturday, January 31st - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (3 SPOTS LEFT!)

Saturday, February 28th- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • These will be 20 minute private lessons offered once a month and will focus in on 1-2 specific skills of your choice. **With teacher discretion - for example, we will not have your dancer work on aerials if they cannot do a cartwheel.

  • All lessons are $25 + tax, due with this form at sign up.

  • All time slots are first come, first serve.

  • If you cannot make these dates or want more frequent lessons - please reach out to request a standard private lesson.

  • Please fill out one form for each lesson if you are signing up for multiple dates.

To sign up for a lesson and claim your spot, please fill out this form.

winter weather

As we get into winter weather, a few reminders about winter weather cancellations and protocols at the studio :)

  • We do not necessarily follow any school district closures - schools consider busses, walking students, and the morning commute - where we do not have busses or walkers, and most of our classes start after the school day is over.

  • If we need to cancel classes, we will notify families by email, the studio-wide BAND app, and on our public Facebook page by 8 AM for morning classes and 2 PM for afternoon/evening classes. We may not be able to reply to questions about possible weather closures before those times (if we spent the whole day replying to every individual question, we wouldn't be able to make progress on our other important work for the studio!)

  • Canceled classes for weather are not rescheduled - to make up missed classes, dancers are welcome to attend any class at a similar or lower level within 2 weeks of the missed class. Dancers can just come to the class they'd like for a makeup - no need to check with the office in advance. Questions about what classes would be great options for your dancer? We're happy to help :)

  • Every family has a different commute and level of comfort with winter driving conditions - please always make the best decision for your family. If we are open and you don't feel comfortable driving, no worries - stay home and safe. Makeup classes are always available.

Trial Classes

Did you know that we offer free trial classes for new-to-The-Pointe families - and we have a sweet deal for you if you refer a friend to our program? Families can schedule a trial class easily - just have them send us an email and we'll take care of it!

When a family you've referred signs up, please have them list your name in the "Where did you hear about us?" form in online registration. We will send them a $20 gift card to our boutique to help them get the gear their dancer needs for class - and as a thank you, we'll send one to you, too! Trial classes are easy to schedule online, and are FREE for a limited time!

reminders

Have a wonderful weekend!
- Miss Vanessa & your PSD Staff

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