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BEGINNERS POINTE for ages 12+ (levels 3-4, by invitation only)
With Fiona Scruggs
This class is for Level 3-4 students who have successfully completed at least 1 semester of Pre/Beginners Pointe in pointe shoes and have received instructor approval to enroll. Beginners Pointe curriculum includes barre and center work in pointe shoes. Students will continue to build strength in the ankles and feet while learning how to maintain balance and stability in pointe shoes at the barre and when ready, in center. Continued focus on accurate alignment, maintaining turnout from the hips, and developing core strength will also be emphasized. Students will be expected to continue their strength and conditioning exercises outside of class with core exercises and thera-band exercises specific to developing metatarsal strength.
Wednesdays 5:40-6:30pm
January 15 – May 14
(No class Feb 19, Apr 23)
$320 for the full session
*This class is taken in pointe shoes. Students are required to take 3 ballet technique classes a week.
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