Taylor's Twinkle Toes
12-year-old Taylor O'Hara has launched a new philanthropic organization combining her passion for dance and her overwhelming desire to help find cures for pediatric diseases & disorders.  Taylor's Twinkle Toes is a monthly dance class for children age 3 to 6.  The class will consist of 2 hours of fun dance activities, games, crafts and a snack.  Parents will be able to sign up, drop their child off at The Dance Pointe, enjoy time for errands, a meal out, or whatever they choose.  There is no set cost, but donations are accepted and will be given to various organizations dedicated to pediatric medical research.  Contact The Dance Pointe if you are interested in receiving email updates about Taylor's Twinkle Toes or if you would like to make a donation.  info@thedancepointe.net


Open House & Shoe Swap Events
Join us at The Dance Pointe on Saturday, August 14th between 9am and 12pm or Saturday, August 21st between 10am and 12pm.  The Open House events are wonderful opportunities to meet the instructors, tour the studio, discuss student placement, enroll in classes, and purchase dancewear. New this year:  The Shoe Swap!  Take a pair....leave a pair.  Let's recycle those gently used ballet, tap, and jazz shoes.  Saving money and the environment.....and all you thought we did was teach dance.


The Dance Pointe has Gone Green
The Dance Pointe now offers online registration and payment for its families.  All class, student, payment, teacher and recital information is managed through an online software program that is PCI compliant (your  information is secure), convenient, and better for the environment.  Parents are able to register and pay online, and have the ability to check their tuition status, see if a class is full or cancelled, and update and manage their child's personal information.  Please take advantage of this incredible program.


Champion Cheer & Dance Joining The Dance Pointe
We are excited to announce the addition of Champion Cheer & Dance, a competitve cheer-dance squad, to The Dance Pointe team.  Cheryl De Los Santos, long-time Dripping Springs resident and dance/cheer instructor, is taking on this exciting venture as Director of Champion Cheer & Dance.  Cheryl will train students in proper cheer/chant, jump, and pom technique and take two squads to various competitions hosted by organizations such as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the San Antonio Spurs Cheerleaders.  Registration for Champion Cheer & Dance will be available during The Dance Pointe Open House events in August.  Contact Cheryl if you have any questions regarding this competitive organization.  cheryl@thedancepointe.net


Guest Artist Workshops a Huge Success
Wow, what an incredible experience for our young dancers and teachers alike.   Artour Bajanov, formerly of the Bolshoi Ballet & Moscow State Ballet, was our guest artist for the month of July.  Mr. Bajanov provided a full two-hour training for The Dance Pointe instructors on Tuesday, July 13th.  He offered insight he has gained as a dancer, choreographer and instructor traveling the world and working with dancers of all ages and skill levels.  Then on Wednesday, July 14th, Mr. Bajanov worked with our 6 - 12 year olds. He taught them classical ballet technique and choreography, ultimately proving to them that ballet is in fact fun!  During his 3rd day of workshops, Mr. Bajanov taught  ballet/contemporary technique and choreography to dancers 13 and up.  His style was beautiful, yet lively and athletic.   It was a tremendous dance class and workout all in one.  This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young dancers and I can't thank Artour Bajanov enough for spending his time and talents with us.  Please check out the workshop photos on the Photo Gallery Page.


Rockette Dancer & Instructor Offered Summer Workshops
Thank you to Jennifer McCamish, former Radio City Rockette dancer & instructor, for putting on 3 amazing workshops at The Dance Pointe.  Dancers learned authentic Rockette technique and choreography and were treated to a make-up session before performing for parents.  See our Photo Gallery page for pictures of our "baby Rockettes" in action.

Side note:  Ms. McCamish has taken her many years of dance training and experience and created a one-of-a-kind total body sculpting program accurately named Dancers Shape.  Visit www.dancersshape.com for more information about this unique workout that produces amazing results for dancers and non-dancers alike.