Mission

The Turning Pointe Dance Teacher’s Assistant and Internship Program exists to train future leaders to provide basic classroom assistance to teachers and studio management as they serve, observe, and are examples to younger students.

Applications

Online Applications are due June 19th, 2026. Students also need to sign up by June 19th for an interview as part of the selection process.

NEW Teacher Assistant Application
RETURNING Teacher Assistant Application
Turning Pointe INTERN Application

August Training Dates

August 21st 4:30-6:30pm new TA’s only
August 22nd 5:00-8:00pm ALL TA’s and Interns

Teacher Assistants

Requirements

13 years or older
Reliable transportation
Taking minimum of 1 TPD class
Have been a student at TPD for a minimum of 1 year

Time Commitment

TA minimum 1 class per week
August TA Training
October 1 on 1 meeting with director or assistant director
Outreach participation (Operation Christmas Child)
Christmas Party (optional)
February Meeting
Volunteer at a TP event
End of Year Party (optional)
Recital for TA class
Volunteer at additional recital

Interns

Requirements

Sophomore, junior or senior in HS
Preference of 2 years TA experience
Come highly recommended by TPD staff

Time Commitment

TA minimum 3 classes per week
1 hour per week studio work (once a month all interns together - other times can be individual)
Monthly meeting with all Interns and director or assistant director
August TA Training
October 1 on 1 meeting with director or assistant director
Outreach participation (Operation Christmas Child)
Christmas Party
February Meeting
Volunteer at a TP event
End of year party
Recital for TA class
Volunteer at all recitals including Twirl Red Carpet