I read once that August is like the Sunday of Summer—The last stand of the season, with most Saturday-type events in rearview and Monday-morning’s back-to-school activities looming right around the corner. It’s a time of rest and reflection, long talks with God, and regrouping for the season ahead. But even though summer classes have ended and the school-year session is still a few weeks away, there are plenty of opportunities to keep dancing and stay engaged all month long. Here are just a few of our favorites...
Take Technique Classes
With no recital choreography to remember, summer is the perfect time to focus on refining and improving technique—a must-do for every dancer! In addition to stretching, using your therabands and dancing at home, Turning Ponite offers bi-weekly technique classes to help students soar into next year’s auditions, recital classes and more!
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 10-26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Who: Students levels 3b and up
Cost: $18 per class. Drop-in only, no registration required!
Instructors: Ms. Jenna and Ms. Taylor
What to Expect: The first hour of class will be ballet, the second hour will be a variety of things from modern to contemporary, jazz, and stretch/strength.
Take a Workshop or Mini Camp
Regular classes may not be in session, but our performance divisions continue to host new and exciting ways to learn and grow!
● Fidèle Youth Dance Company Mini Camp
Open to students ages 3-9, FYDC Mini Camp is set for Saturday, August 14, from 2-4 p.m. Students will watch a special preview of FYDC’s 2021 production, “LionHeart,” learn scripture and worship dance from members of the cast, enjoy a production-themed snack and craft project, and even perform their very own act for friends and family. Camp is $40/student, and registration is now available through DanceWorks at TurningPointeSchoolofDance.com!
● Young Performers Summit: Rise Up! Audition Workshop
Presented by STARZ Theater Company, YPS RISE UP is set for Saturday, August 21, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Students ages 8-18 are invited to strengthen their first impression by participating in fun, interactive workshops, connecting with peers in small-groups and receiving mentorship from guest instructors and the STC Creative Team. Wherever they plan to audition, YPS RISE UP will help students grow their audition skills, prepare for the experience and step up in confidence! Click here for more information!
Tag, You’re It!
Inside or outside the studio, students can always stay moving and engage with us on social media with Tag, You’re It! It’s simple…
● Take a photo or video of yourself, your family or your friends dancing
● Post your dance on Facebook/Instagram
● Tag @turningpointedancecolorado (Instagram) or “Turning Pointe School of Dance” (Facebook) in your post. Then tag three friends and encourage them to post some moves of their own!
● Tag… You’re It! If someone tags you, keep the movement going with your own dancing post. (Don’t forget to tag TP and three more friends!)
Whether you’re joining us in the studio this month or preparing for the fall semester (school-year session registration is now open for both new and returning students), we look back on the last year with gratitude and grace, and look forward to spending our 18th season with you!