Beginner Pointe

Taught by Gabriela Mesa

September 9, 2026 8:00 pm · 45 minutes 323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Please Note: Dancers must attend the Intermediate Ballet class directly before this class in order to attend.

Beginner Pointe is designed for dancers who are new to pointe as well as experienced dancers looking to refine and strengthen their pointe technique. Students will develop proper alignment, weight placement, foot articulation, balance, and control while building strength in the feet, ankles, legs, and core. Class will introduce and reinforce fundamental pointe exercises, with an emphasis on safe technique, endurance, stability, and confidence in pointe shoes. Dancers will work at an appropriate level for their experience while developing greater precision and efficiency in their pointe work. Dancers must attend ballet technique class before participating in pointe class.

What to Wear:
We recommend comfortable, form-fitting athletic apparel that allows for a full range of motion. Hair should be secured away from the face, and we ask that you avoid wearing dangling jewelry. Ballet shoes are required for all ballet classes. Dancers attending pointe class should bring their pointe shoes.

Recommended Dancewear Stores:
Swan Dancewear
234 Haverford Ave., Narberth, PA
484-278-4338

Attitudes
446 W. Route 70, Marlton, NJ
856-985-7270

Please Note:

Do not bring guests who are not attending class.
Parents or guardians of minors attending class may drop off or wait in the lobby.
Locker rooms are not available. Arrive dressed for class and bring only a small bag for your belongings. Items should be stored in the designated cubbies outside the studios.
Avoid bringing valuables to class, as School of Philadelphia Ballet is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

For more information, please visit the FAQs section on our website.

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