Turning Pointe School of Dance
TPSD
Turning Pointe School of Dance
Turning Pointe School of Dance
Turning Pointe School of Dance
TPSD
Turning Pointe School of Dance
TPSD
TPSDD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
TPSD
Summer Classes
2015
Weekly Ballet Class for ages 3-7
Preschool Ballet- Ages 3, 4 & Young 5’s (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Section 1: Mondays 9:30-10:15am
- Section 2: Mondays 11:00-11:45am
- Cost $55* for 5 weeks
*Paid in full, no refunds. Must have 5 students to run class.
Children’s Ballet – Ages 5*, 6 & 7 yrs (*Kindergarten+)
- Mondays 10:15-11:00am
- Cost $55* for 5 weeks
*Paid in full, no refunds. Must have 5 students to run class
Dress Code:
- Girls wear any color ballet leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes or socks, hair in a bun.
- Boys wear white t-shirt, black stretch shorts or pants, black ballet shoes.
There is a class demonstration for parents the last 10 minutes of the final day.
Summer Dance Camps
Register at parktownship.org
All classes take place at Turning Pointe School of Dance
Morning Ballet Camps for ages 3-7
3, 4 & Pre-Kinder 5’s Ballet Camp
Tue, Wed, Thurs 9:30-11:30am limit 10
- June 21-23 Ballerina Princess Camp
- July 12-14 Teddy Bear Ballet Camp
- July 26-28 I’m A Ballerina Ballet Camp
Cost $59 Paid in full, no refunds
Kinder 5’s, 6, & 7 yrs Ballet Camps
Tue, Wed, Thurs 9:30-11:30am limit 12
- June 14-16 Angelina Ballerina Ballet Camp
- July 19-21 Cinderella Ballerina Ballet Camp
Cost $59 Paid in full, no refunds
Ballet Camp Info:
- Bring a water bottle & a simple snack like a granola bar (am only)-NO PEANUTS
- Girls wear any color/style leotard & tights, ballet shoes or socks, hair in bun
- Boys wear white t-shirt, black stretch pants or shorts, black ballet shoes
- Class demonstration for parents the last 10 minutes on Thursday
Evening Ballet Camps for ages 3-7
3, 4 & Pre-Kinder 5’s Ballet Camps
Tue, Wed, Thurs 5:30-7:00pm limit 10
Cost $45 Paid in full, no refunds
Kinder 5’s, 6, & 7 yrs Ballet Camps
Tue, Wed, Thurs 5:30-7:00pm limit 12
- June 16-18 Tiptoes and Tutus Ballet Camp p.m.
Cost $45 Paid in full, no refunds
Ballet Camp Info:
- Girls wear any color/style leotard & tights, ballet shoes or socks, hair in bun
- Boys wear white t-shirt, black stretch pants or shorts, black ballet shoes
- Class demonstration for parents the last 10 minutes on Thursday
Evening Hip-Hop Camps for ages 6-13
6-9 yrs Hip Hop Camps
Tues, Wed, Thur 5:30-7:00pm limit 12
- June 9-11 Hip Hop Crew Junior
- June 23-25 Hip Hop Boot Camp
Cost $45 Paid in full, no refunds
10-13 yrs Hip Hop Camps
Tues, Wed, Thur 5:30-7:00pm limit 12
- June 16-18 Hip Hop Crew Senior
Cost $45 Paid in full, no refunds
Hip Hop Camp Info:
- No experience necessary
- Bring a labeled water bottle
- Wear a T-shirt/no writing on it, shorts/pants, socks
- Class demonstration for parents the last 10 minutes on Thursday
Classical Ballet Intensive ages 8-18
June 8-11 June 15-18 June 22-25 July 13-16 July 20-23
Ballet Starters Private Lessons
By appt. Tues-Thurs after 5:30pm
Would you like to try out Ballet or prepare to join a class? Call the Turning Pointe Office at (616) 394-7109 for information or to schedule a private lesson. Girls wear any solid color leo, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun. No online registration.
Cost: $24/hour
Level IA-Technique & Performance
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Beginning Classical Ballet for guest dancers from age 8 with 2014-15 Ballet experience. TPSD students who are currently in Training Division Level IA or have just completed a full year of Children’s Ballet 1 or 2 or Youth Ballet 1 or 2 and are at least 8 years old. Girls wear any solid color leo, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun. Each week students will learn a new dance to perform for parents on Thursday at 4:45pm.
Cost: $79/week
Level IB-Technique & Performance
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Intermediate Beginning Classical Ballet for guest dancers by placement of the Director.
TPSD students who are currently in Training Division IB or Youth Ballet 3. Girls wear any solid color leo, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun. Each week students will learn a new dance to perform for parents on Thursday at 4:45pm.
Cost: $79/week
Level II-Technique & Variation Performance
Monday-Thursday
Advanced Beginning Classical Ballet training for guest dancers by placement of the Director. For TPSD dancers who are currently in Training Division Level II. Girls wear any solid color leo, pink tights, hair in a bun.
Half Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-2:45pm
9 hrs/wk of Classical Ballet Tech and Conditioning.
Cost: $89/week
Full Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 12:30-5:00pm
17 hours/wk of Classical Ballet Technique, Conditioning, Jazz and Contemporary. Full day 3pm-5pm session is called “Leaps, Turns, Transitions, and Variations.” Full day students will learn a new Classical Variation weekly to perform for parents on Thursday at 4:45pm.
Cost: $149/week
All 5 Weeks Full Days- Cost: $669 *Paid in full by 6/8. No refunds.
Level III-VI Full Day and Half Day Intensive
Monday-Thursday
Intermediate and Advanced Classical Ballet training for guest dancers by placement of the Director. For TPSD dancers who are currently in Training Division Levels III-VI. Girls wear any solid color leo, pink tights, hair in a bun.
Half Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 9:15am-1:00pm
12 hours/week of Classical Ballet technique, Conditioning and Pointe. Includes free Lunch and Learn session. *Dancers provide own lunch
Daily Boys Class-$20 weekly fee applies.
Cost: $109/week
Full Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 9:15am-5:00pm
28 hours/week of daily Classical Ballet technique, Pointe, Conditioning, Pointe Variation, Barre, Contemporary and a free Lunch & Learn session. *Dancers provide own lunch. Modern and Jazz will be offered weekly. Full Day dancers have a daily “Expand Your Horizons” class in which they will explore a variety of dance forms which may include: Horton, Graham and Taylor Modern techniques, Fosse Jazz, Freestyle Hip Hop, Character, African and Flamenco. Dancers perform each Thursday for Level II students.
Cost: $219/week
All 5 Weeks Full Days- Cost: $989 *Paid in full by 6/8. No refunds.
All 5 Week dancers have an in-studio Parent Showcase on July 23rd at 5:30. Several additional 5:00-6:00pm rehearsals will be scheduled.
Workshop Weeks 2015
Mentor Week August 3-7
Cost: $259
For dancers who are at least 8 years old with 2014-15 ballet training through TPSD Level II. Students entering Level III Ensemble in the fall attend Ensemble Workshop Week. Dancers are divided into levels by ability.
My daughter was so energized and excited by the workshop. She came home each day sharing the music with me along with the ballet, jazz, and contemporary lessons. Having a mentor was uniquely inspiring for her to focus on the feedback and encouragement from and older dancer who she looked up to. She spent all spring and summer looking forward to it and you exceeded her expectations. Thanks!
Parent of 2014 dancer
Daily schedule includes:
Devotions, Ballet Technique, Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Craft Making and Creative Worship. Students are taught by top level instructors and mentored one-on-one by dancers in Turning Pointe Ensembles. It’s an amazing, life-changing week! Bring a lunch, snacks and labeled water bottle! Label all dancewear.
Tuesday 9:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm
*party and games 3:00-4:00pm
Friday 9:30am-3:00pm
Ensemble Week August 10-14
Cost: $349
For Intermediate and Advanced dancers by placement. Mandatory for Turning Pointe Ensemble dancers. Guests please contact the office to arrange for placement. Dancers are divided into levels by ability.
Daily schedule includes:
Devotions, Ballet Technique, Pointe Variation, Contemporary, and Jazz. Dancers will train under guest teachers Raymond Bennett (The Ailey School NYC), Beth Netzly (Ballet Mistress, Dance and Music Academy Chicago) and Mercyhurst University Professor Noelle Partusch (Atlanta Ballet II, Buffalo Ballet Theatre, Empire State Ballet, Alaska Dance Theatre). Bring a lunch. Label all dancewear.
Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Ballet Technique, Jazz, Pointe Variation, Contemporary
- Boy’s class-$15 fee applies
- Creative Worship Monday and Wednesday
- Guest Instructor Seminar Tuesday
Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm
- Ballet Technique, Jazz, Pointe Variation, Contemporary
- Transportation to church provided
- Pizza and Salad dinner (this is the only dinner provided)
- Showcase at Community Reformed Church
- 10376 Felch, Zeeland 7:00-8:30pm All dancers perform in Jazz, Classical Variation and Contemporary pieces
Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
- Ensemble Photos
- Two 1.5 hr Technique classes
- Community Outreach Dance performance
- End of Workshop Party
Payment Information:
20% deposit + registration fee due at registration. 80% due for Workshop will be charged to card on file on first day. $25 withdrawal fee if withdrawing less than 2 weeks prior to the event.
August Maintenance Classes
Dates and Times
Monday, August 17th 10:00-11:30am
Wednesday, August 19th 10:00-11:30am
Monday, August 24th 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 26th 4:00-5:30pm
Monday, August 31st 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesday, September 2nd 4:00-5:30pm
Classical Ballet Intensive Weeks for Ages 8-18
June 13-16 June 20-23 July 11-14 July 18-21 July 25-28
Ballet Starters-No Experience Needed
Monday-Thursday 11:45am-12:30pm Introductory Classical Ballet for students ages 8 –18 who are new to ballet or who took ballet many years ago. After one week of this small, multi-age class with individual attention dancers will be prepared to sign up for Leve IA Tech & Performance.
Level IA-Technique & Performance
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm

Level IB-Technique & Performance
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm

Level II-Technique & Variation Performance
Monday-Thursday Full or Half Day Options
Advanced Beginning Classical Ballet training for guest dancers by placement of the Director. For TPSD dancers who have been placed in Training Division Level II.
Half Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-2:45pm 9 hrs/week of Classical Ballet Technique and Conditioning.
Full Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-5:00pm 17 hours/week of Classical Ballet Technique, Conditioning, Jazz, and Classical Ballet Variation en flat. *Full day students will perform that week’s Classical Variation for parents every Thursday at 4:45pm.
All 5 Weeks: Turning Pointe’s 5 Week Summer Intensive is comparable with other long-distance Summer Intensives at a fraction of the cost. Please note the discount for signing up for “All 5” *Paid in full by first day of Intensives. No refunds.
Level III Full Day and Half Day Intensive
Monday-Thursday Full Day and Half Day Options
Intermediate and Advanced Classical Ballet training for TPSD dancers placed in Level III and guest dancers by placement of the Director.
Half Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 9:15am-12:15pm 12 hours/week of Classical Ballet technique, Pointe /Pre-Pointe and Conditioning. Dancers are invited to stay until 1:00pm for free Lunch and Learn* sessions.
*Dancers provide their own lunch
Full Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 9:15am-5:00pm 28 hours/week of daily Classical Ballet technique, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Conditioning, Barre and ”Expand Your Horizons” classes. Twice weekly students will have Pointe Variation, Contemporary , Modern, and Jazz. Free Lunch & Learn* sessions.
*Dancers provide their own lunch.
“Expand Your Horizons” class allows dancers to explore a variety of dance forms which may include: Horton, Graham and Taylor Modern techniques, Fosse Jazz, Hip Hop, Character, Musical Theatre, African Dance and more.
Parents may observe “Expand Your Horizons” class on Thursdays at 4:45pm.
All 5 Weeks: Turning Pointe’s 5 Week Summer Intensive is comparable with other long-distance Summer Intensives at a fraction of the cost. Please note the discount for signing up for “All 5” *Paid in full by first day of Intensives. No refunds.
Level IV-VI Full Day and Half Day Intensive
Monday-Thursday Full Day and Half Day Options
Intermediate and Advanced Classical Ballet training for TPSD dancers placed in Levels IV-VI and guest dancers by placement of the Director.
Half Day Intensive– Monday-Thursday 9:15am-12:15pm 12 hours/week of daily Classical Ballet technique, Pointe /Pre-Pointe and Conditioning. Dancers are invited to stay until 1:00pm for free Lunch and Learn* sessions.
*Dancers provide their own lunch
Full Day Intensive – Monday-Thursday 9:15am-5:00pm 28 hours/week of daily Classical Ballet technique, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Conditioning, Barre and ”Expand Your Horizons” classes. Twice weekly students will have Pointe Variation, Contemporary , Modern, and Jazz. Free Lunch & Learn* sessions.
*Dancers provide their own lunch.
“Expand Your Horizons” class allows dancers to explore a variety of dance forms which may include: Horton, Graham and Taylor Modern techniques, Fosse Jazz, Freestyle Hip Hop, Character, Musical Theatre, African Dance and more.
Parents may observe “Expand Your Horizons” class on Thursdays at 4:45pm.
All 5 Weeks: Turning Pointe’s 5 Week Summer Intensive is comparable with other long-distance Summer Intensives at a fraction of the cost. Please note the discount for signing up for “All 5” *Paid in full by first day of Intensives. No refunds.
Level III-VI Maintenance Classes
Optional Maintenance classes for Levels III-VI — Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm:
June 6th & 8th ~ August 15th & 17th ~ August 22nd & 24th ~ August 29th & 31st
Dancers may sign up for individual classes
PAYMENT AND DRESS CODE INFORMATION FOR INTENSIVES
Payment Information for Ballet Intensives:
Registration:
- Accounts must be in good standing to register for Summer Session
- Accounts must have a debit/credit card on file in our secure system
- 20% of Summer tuition + one time $15 Summer registration fee due at registration
Due every registered Monday:
- Remaining 80% of weekly tuition due will be charged to the credit card every registered Monday; no refunds or financial adjustments
All 5 Weeks:
- Must be paid in full by the first day of Intensives; no refunds or financial adjustments
- Boys receive a 50% tuition discount on Intensive Weeks and Workshops.
Dress Code for Ballet Intensives:
- Female dancers wear any solid color leo, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in tidy bun.
- Male dancers wear dance class attire. New dancers call the office for details.
- Bring a labelled water bottle. If staying all day bring a lunch with cold packs.
- Label everything. Label everything. Label everything!