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Pointe

Pointe Classes in St. Petersburg, FL

Pointe classes at The Academy of Ballet Arts provide advanced students with the technical training and strength needed for pointe work. This specialized ballet technique allows dancers to balance and move on the tips of their toes while wearing pointe shoes, which provide structural support to distribute weight safely.

What Students Will Learn

  • Pointe Technique: Develop proper alignment, balance, and control while dancing en pointe.
  • Strength & Endurance: Build the foot, ankle, and core strength required for pointe work.
  • Safe Transitions: Learn how to rise, balance, and descend from pointe positions with precision.
  • Artistry & Expression: Enhance movement quality and stage presence while dancing en pointe.

Pointe training requires dedication and prior ballet experience to ensure students have the strength and technique needed for safe progression.

Class Schedule

Tuesday

TimeCourseStudioInstructor
5:15-6:00 PMIB Pre-PointeStudio 1Michelle Kuusela
6:00-7:00 PMIIB PointeStudio 2
7:30-8:30 PMIV PointeStudio 3Michelle Kuusela

Wednesday

TimeCourseStudioInstructor
6:30-7:30 PMAdult Pointe IIStudio 2Suzanne B. Pomerantzeff
7:00-8:00 PMIIB PointeStudio 1Michelle Kuusela

Thursday

TimeCourseStudioInstructor
6:30-7:30 PMIIA PointeStudio 2
6:30-7:30 PMAdult Pointe IStudio 3Suzanne B. Pomerantzeff
7:30-8:30 PMIII PointeStudio 3Michelle Kuusela

Saturday

TimeCourseStudioInstructor
10:45-11:30 AMIII/IV PointeStudio 2Marsha Wilson
10:45-11:30 AMIB Pre-PointeStudio 3Michelle Kuusela

Why Train at The Academy of Ballet Arts?

Located in Midtown St. Petersburg, The Academy of Ballet Arts is a non-profit dance studio committed to professional ballet instruction. As a member of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and Grand Central District, we provide a high-quality dance education in a supportive and structured environment.

Enroll today to take the next step in your ballet training!