Friday FYI

The Pointe's Friday FYI - 1/9/26

Friday FYI
January 09, 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:

  • We have made an update to the showtimes for Recital 2026! Please see all details below.

  • Come support our Company dancers as they prepare for the 2026 Competition Season! Company Preview Show is a FREE performance to get a sneak peek at all the competitive routines - see details below!

  • Our second round of Parent Appreciation Week is January 19-24! See details below!

  • Nutcracker Portraits, DVDs, and Digital Downloads are ready! 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 14 - Wiggle Wednesday (11:15-11:45 AM)

  • January 18 - Company Preview Show at Linn-Mar High School

  • January 19-24 - Parent Appreciation Week

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

  • January 25 - February Tuition and Costume Payments Process

  • 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)

show times

Plans for Recital 2026 are officially underway, and we’re excited to share some updates!

Our 10th Studio Recital will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Cedar Rapids.

With the move to a Saturday performance, we’ve adjusted our original show schedule to allow for smoother transitions between performances. Hosting three shows in one day is a big undertaking, and this updated timeline will create a more relaxed experience for audiences and provide additional recovery time for dancers performing in multiple shows.

Our NEW show times will now be 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM on June 6th.

  • If your dancer's class was set to perform in the 12:00 PM Show, they will now be dancing in the 11:00 AM show

  • If your dancer's class was set to perform in the 3:00 PM Show, your show time is not changing.

  • If your dancer's class was set to perform in the 6:00 PM Show, they will now be dancing in the 7:00 PM show

preview

Come support our Company Dancers as they kick off their 2026 season! We will be premiering all of our competitive routines in a special showcase before they hit the competition stage this spring! This is a FREE performance, and it will be on Sunday, January 18th at 3:00 PM in the Linn-Mar High School Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

parent

Parents, we are excited to celebrate YOU during Parent Appreciation Week January 19-24! During this week, we're excited to offer:

  • Parent Participation in class! (One grown-up per dancer and no siblings/other children, please - this is our second parent participation opportunity for the year, so the parent that did not get to participate in October should come this week!)

  • A special 15% discount on Parent-specific gear in the boutique (in-store and online - no code needed)!

  • A special keepsake photo of you and your dancer!

  • Opportunity to try ANY adult class for free! Join us for Adult Jazz Monday from 7:30-8:15 in Studio C, Adult Tap Monday from 8:15-9:00 in Studio C, and/or Adult Ballet on Thursday from 7:45-8:45 in Studio A.

Our instructors are cooking up some FUN plans for their classes this week - you won't want to miss it!

nutcracker

Portraits, DVDs, and Digital Downloads from Nutcracker 2025 are ready!

Portraits can be seen and ordered through this link: https://onpointephotography.pixieset.com/nutcrackerportraits2025/

DVDs are available to pick up at the front desk starting Saturday!

Digital Downloads links will be emailed to you in the next few days.

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, January 14th 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

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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