To say the least, 2020 has been full of surprises. At a time when back-to-school activities usually take center stage, families across the country are instead coping with cancelations, contemplating comfort levels for in-person schooling, learning to balance a hybrid schedule or trying on the hat of homeschool teacher or virtual learning assistant for the very first time. No matter what your fall looks like this year, read on to see why heading back to dance is a safe and healthy way to restore a sense of normalcy.
1. We’re a Safer Studio™
Unlike schools, which have students in their buildings for 40+ hours per week, well over half of our students are in the studio for just 45 minutes per week (that's less than 2 percent of the time they would spend in school). With all the uncertainty surrounding activities this season, Turning Pointe families can rest assured knowing that our studio is doing everything possible to ensure students have a happy, healthy and safe return to classes. With several policies in place, including full compliance with the city’s mask and physical distancing orders, limited class sizes, continuous parent communication, facility and circulation adjustments, hospital grade air filters and enhanced cleaning/hygiene procedures, students and families can expect a safe and sanitary space to learn and grow. Want to know more? Click here for complete information on our current COVID policies.
On the fence about returning to in-person classes? This season, Turning Pointe is excited to offer five ways to learn dance:
● In-person group classes
● In-person solo or small group classes (as space is available)
● Virtual solo lessons
● Virtual small group lessons
● Twirl Online
Sign up for any of these options here, or check out our pricing guide to find the right fit. (Virtual lessons can also be 30 or 45 minutes for younger students and the price will be adjusted!)
2. Worship Together - Even When We’re Apart
Whether you’re joining us online or in person, each month, Turning Pointe’s teachers and staff will continue to share a word and a passage of scripture with each class, creating a studio-wide focus rooted in His word. When presented with situations that affect the whole world, we encourage our students to remember He’s got the whole world in His hands. Each class not only provides quality dance instruction, but fellowship, prayer and encouragement built in to our monthly Biblical focus, allowing us to praise His name together, even when we’re apart or physically distanced.
Check back with To the Pointe Blog & News all season long for helpful Bible study and devotional notes related to each month’s focus to continue your spiritual growth outside of class, or to reinforce your student’s memory verse (or Fruit of the Spirit for Twirl classes).
3. Restore Structure
We’re not sure about you, but for us, 2020 has seemed like a bit of a blur. In a time when days and weeks seemingly run together, dance can restore structure by providing students and families with schedule and routine in a safe, compliant way (see point one above). With quarantine and summer days in rearview, moving forward with the sense of control and organization that scheduled activities provide can decrease stress, increase productivity and lead to better daily habits surrounding physical and mental health, especially in times of uncertainty.
Want to know what else dance can do for you? Check out Turning Pointe’s look at the Top 10 Health Benefits of Dance here.
4. Restore Focus
Along with a return to daily routine, dance can restore focus and provide an outlet for safe physical activity. With many of our city’s schools taking on virtual or hybrid learning platforms this year, Turning Pointe students can enjoy designated time to move their bodies, exercise their minds and reap the benefits of dance in-studio or through one of our virtual class options. Studies have shown that dance not only boosts brain power, but also improves mood, increases memory and supports motor, emotional and intellectual brain function, refreshing students and increasing the focus they need to succeed in this unique time of adjustment.
Feeling like there’s too much to focus on this season? Check out Turning Pointe’s Top 10 Ways to Avoid “Fall Overwhelm” here.
5. Have Fun
Let’s face it — dancing is fun! Whether this season marks your first class or your 10th year, our goal is to have each student leave the studio or log off from class with a renewed sense of joy and a passion for dance by cultivating hearts of worship and nurturing creativity. Take a break from the stress of the times and enjoy some time simply praising His name with dance.
We are so excited to host you for fall programs this year! Click here for more information, including the full school year schedule, class descriptions, dress code requirements and more. Enrollment is now open for new and returning students. Sign up today — classes begin September 8!