Ballet and Beginner Point
Group Class2025-2026 Season - Academic Year 2025-2026|#DA76.6102
Sep 8, 2025 - Jun 1, 2026
Age at least 13 yrs but less than 19 yrs, Mixed
Dance
Description
This class introduces the fundamentals of pointe work for dancers who have developed sufficient strength and technique in flat shoes. The session begins with a thorough barre to build stability and alignment, followed by center exercises focusing on balance, relevés, and basic pointe vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on proper foot articulation, safe weight distribution, and gradual progression.
This class participates in Darlington's Spring Dance Recital, held offsite on June, 2026. Upon registration each student will be charged a $90 dance recital fee. This fee includes the cost of the dance recital costume and up to six recital tickets. Additional tickets can be prepaid closer to the dance recital date. Recital costumes will be selected by teachers and shared with parents.
Activity meeting dates
34 classes from September 8, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Day of the Week: Mondays
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Skip Dates: 11/24/25, 12/22/25, 12/29/25, 3/30/26, 5/25/26
Teaching Artist
Emily Ackin-O'Mahoney
More Information
Number of sessions35
DepartmentDance/Fitness
$1,152.88
10 openings remaining
Notes
This class participates in Darlington's Spring Dance Recital, held offsite in June 2026. Upon registration each student will be charged a $90 dance recital fee. This fee includes the cost of the dance recital costume and up to six recital tickets. Additional tickets can be prepaid closer to the dance recital date. Recital costumes will be selected by teachers and shared with parents.
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If Darlington is forced to close due to PA State Mandate, classes will continue online to ensure the continuity of arts enrichment.