The Pointe's Friday FYI - 5/9/25
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:
Summer Dance Registration for Camps, Clinics, and Classes is now OPEN! See all details below.
Our Recital 2025 Webpage is LIVE! Bookmark this page for all important updates as we prepare for our June Recital. New this week: Recital Ticket Sales Information is posted (ticket sales for studio families begin on Sunday and Monday!), Parent Zoom Meeting Scheduled: Getting Ready for Recital, Day of Performance Guidelines and Instructions are posted.
Interested in one of our performing groups for next year? See below for all details regarding Company & Community Team!
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is open to the public! Refer your friends to dance with us at The Pointe!
The Pointe is dancing at DISNEY WORLD in July 2026 to celebrate our 10th season! See below for all information regarding this special trip and how to get your dancer and your family involved!
Stay tuned to these regular email updates - this is your primary source for all studio news!
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!
May 11-13 - Recital Ticket Sales Begin
May 17 - Company Pre-Audition Clinics
May 18 - Company Auditions
May 23 - Last Day for Recital Ticket Early Bird Pricing (tickets increase to $18 on 5/24)
May 24-26 - Memorial Day Weekend; CLOSED
May 27-June 2 - Recital Tickets Ready for Pickup at the Front Desk
May 30 - Disney World Trip Informational Meeting: 5:30 PM in Studio A
June 2 - Last Day of Regular Classes for the 2024-2025 School Year
June 3-5 - Recital Dress Rehearsals at The Paramount Theatre
June 5 - Online Recital Ticket Sales Close at 11 PM (Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door on Recital Day)
June 8 - RECITAL 2025 at The Paramount Theatre (Shows at 12, 3, & 6 PM)
June 23 - First Day of the Summer 2025 Session
Regular class registration for Summer 2025 is OPEN to the public! Visit thepointeschool.com/summerdance for access to all of the class schedules and to get your dancer signed up before spots fill up!
A few important things to know:
Priority class registration for current PSD students is open now! Class registration will open to the community on February 10th. See below for more information on class selection.
Over the summer, we fit classes into just 4 days per week as opposed to 7 days a week during the school year - so we have some combined-level classes. These allow us to offer more schedule options for families. A Level 3/4 class, for example, is suitable for dancers recommended for either Level 3 or Level 4. These are not new levels (Level 3/4 is not "in between Level 3 and Level 4" - it is a mix of dancers in both levels).
We are still offering packages for classes (this is the best way for your dancer to get the most out of their time at the studio - and the best value for tuition). To keep things simpler and cleaner on the administrative end, register for all of the classes in the package you want - then our team will adjust your tuition right before tuition is added to your accounts so you get the package pricing.
At registration, there is a $20 deposit due per dancer. This holds your spot in classes and will be credited back to you when tuition is processed before summer classes begin.
Questions about summer registration? We can help you by email, over the phone, or at the front desk.
Class Selection:
If your dancer is 1 or 2, register for My First Dance Class
If your dancer is currently in Mini Movers and will be 3 by July 1, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 and/or Hippity Hop.
If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 1, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 OR Dance & Discover 2/3 and/or Hippity Hop.
If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 2, enroll in Dance & Discover 1/2 OR Dance & Discover 2/3 and/or Hippity Hop.
If your dancer is currently in Dance & Discover 3, enroll in Level 1 classes (we recommend the Level 1 Core Class Package + any specialty classes)
If your dancer is in a Graded Technique class, they may want to wait to register until class recommendations and evaluations come out March 28. Here's a tip - if they are in a level now, they could register for that level (ex: a dancer in Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1 this year should register for Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1/2 - they will either be in Level 1 or 2).
SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Dance Camps are active and creative fun for kids - and we are thrilled to have several brand new camp themes for this year!
Moana, Wicked, Toy Story, Skill Sessions, Intensives, and more - registration is open NOW and you secure your spot in camp and save by registering early!
Don't miss out on the camps your dancer will want to be a part of this summer - register today.
Check out all things Summer Dance & Camps and register by visiting www.thepointeschool.com/summerdance
Looking forward to an awesome summer - we can't wait to see your dancer in camps and classes!
It's time to start preparing for Recital 2025 on June 8th 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-2025 regularly for updates.
Here are new updates to the website this week:
Recital Ticket Sales: Recital Ticket Sales will begin online NEXT WEEK, May 11-13, 2025. All families receive 4 complementary tickets included with you membership at The Pointe! You will receive access to these tickets via online code sent to the studio email on file approximately 24 hours before sales begin. Per the polices of the Paramount Theatre, all of our attendees must use physical tickets to enter the theatre. You must pick up your physical tickets that correspond with your reservation at the studio during the last week of classes (May 27-June 2) Please see our Recital Handbook for ALL details regarding ticket sales - including scheduled ticket sale access, early bird pricing, and ticket pick up. (thepointeschool.com/recital-2025)
Parent Zoom Meeting - All Things Dress Rehearsal Week and Recital: We know that preparing for Recital can be overwhelming, and we want to help! If you are looking for assistance in setting your dancer up for success throughout the Recital season, our Parent Information Meeting with Miss Vanessa is for you! This meeting is great for parents with dancers of all ages (new families or veterans) to get all the details on how to be prepared for the big week. The meeting will be held via Zoom on May 27th from 5:30-6:15 PM (link will be shared here closer to the meeting date.) Can't attend in person? We will record the meeting and post the link in our Friday FYI emails so all families have access to this information.
Day of Performance - Details and Instructions: Recital Day Details are now posted in the Performance Handbook, found on the Recital webpage. (thepointeschool.com/recital-2025) Here you will find everything you need to know regarding arrival times, dancer check-in & check-out procedures, and backstage policies and etiquette. Please read these thoroughly so you and your dancer are prepared for smooth and seamless transitions on Recital Day!
Is your dancer interested in Company or Community Team for next school year? If so, here are all the important dates, information, and forms up as we head into audition season and preparing for a new school year! Please fill out this form to request more information!
OUR GROUPS:
Community Team: Community Team at The Pointe is a non-competitive performance team for dancers who love to perform! This is a great opportunity for dancers ages 5+ who want more performance experience throughout the year. To view all requirements and the registration form, visit: thepointeschool.com/community-team
Mini Company: Mini Company is our exciting introductory competitive program at The Pointe, designed for dancers ages 6-8 who want to grow through accelerated training, additional performances, and competition experience. To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company
Company: Company is our exciting competitive program at The Pointe, designed for dancers ages 9-18 who want to grow through accelerated training, additional performances, and competition experience. To view all requirements and sign up for auditions, visit: thepointeschool.com/company
SAVE THE DATE:
Pre-Audition Clinics - Saturday, May 17th. If your dancer is planning to attend auditions, participating in these clinics is a great way to get them comfortable in an audition setting! Dancers should sign up for the clinic that corresponds with their Ballet level recommended for the 2025-2026 School Year. Level 1/2 and 3/4 Clinics will run from 2:00-2:45 and Level 5-Adv will run from 2:45-3:30. Sign up for these clinics today through this link.
Auditions - Sunday, May 18th. Dancers planning to audition for Company should attend the audition slot that corresponds with their age on January 1, 2026. If your dancer just wants to be considered for Community Team, they are not required to audition - but are welcome to for the experience. Please see the complete audition schedule below.
Doors Open @ 12:30 PM (Studios B & C available for warming up)
Ages 6-8 - 1:00-2:00 (2:00-2:10 solo/duet/trio audition)
Ages 9-11 - 2:30-3:30 (3:30-3:40 solo/duet/trio audition)
Ages 12-14 - 4:00-5:00 (5:00-5:10 solo/duet/trio audition)
Ages 15-18 - 5:30-6:30 (6:30-6:40 solo/duet/trio audition)
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is open to the public! If you know any one looking for a dance home and refer them to The Pointe, you AND the new family receive referral bonuses upon registration. You will also find updated policies and a calendar for next school year on our Policies webpage.
The 2025-2026 School Year will mark the 10th Season for The Pointe School of Dance! To celebrate this momentous occasion, PSD is going to dance at Disney World on July 18-22, 2026. This is an opportunity open to ALL current studio families! This trip will include a performance at Disney Springs, staying on-site at a Disney Resort, Park Hopper Tickets, and a special Dessert Party at Disney's Fantasmic!
Want more information on participating in this special trip? Come to our informational meeting in Studio A on Friday, May 30th at 5:30 PM. Save the webpage thepointeschool.com/disney to sign up and receive updates as they become available.
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!
Click the links on your phone to download the BAND app and join these groups :)
Please join the Studio-wide BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP
If your dancer is in COMPANY, please join the Company BAND here: https://band.us/n/a1ae9741O1XbO (dancers can and should join, too!)
If your dancer is in COMMUNITY TEAM, please join the CT BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7ab9544OeY4B (dancers can and should join, too!)
Families have received an email with a unique link to join the BAND group for each class - if you've joined us after that message went out, please find your dancer's instructor after class to get access or shoot us an email (info@thepointeschool.com) and we'll get you added!
We've added another easy method of communication to get relevant information directly to families - right on your phone!
Studio Lobby & Lounge
We ask that families limit lobby visitors to one parent per child if you'll be waiting in the lobby during class. We also ask that families ONLY have food in the lounge, and to pick up after eating. We have wipes, paper towels, and a small broom/dustpan in the lounge so the space can stay nice and neat for the next group to use the space.
How to get connected at The Pointe!
We love our studio community and truly work with the best families in Cedar Rapids. We know that it takes a village to raise up awesome kids, and our studio community can be a part of your village. We have a private Facebook group just for studio families - click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921735994748769 Please also join our studio-wide BAND app: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP (dancers, too!)
Absences
Attendance in class is crucial for dancers to learn and grow. We can only teach students who are in class :) However, we know that things happen and kids may need to miss occasionally. To report an absence so your instructor knows what's going on with your dancer, follow the steps in this 40-second video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstwEOf7e58&list=PLZkeFgMt7mR63GMRqwjdoIM8-U1mxAx-3&index=2
Boutique & Front Desk Hours
We're happy to help ! We catch up on studio voicemails, emails, and are available at the front desk from 4:30-7:00 Monday through Thursday during the summer. In the school year, we are also open 9:00 AM - Noon on Saturday mornings.
Dress Code
Students who are dressed for dance perform and progress better in class! Find out what your dancer needs for their classes and easily order online here: www.theturningpointeboutique.com
Studio Policies & Full Calendar
Our Policies & Studio Calendar is online! Here you will find all the dates needed to plan a successful season, as well as all policies that help keep our studio running smoothly. You can find the Policies and Calendar on our website here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Miss Vanessa & your PSD Staff
