Northland School of Dance

Ballet and Dance School in Champlin, MN

Dance Studio | Champlin, MN
763-421-5443

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When will I be ready for Ballet Pointe’?

January 15, 2015 by Northland School of Dance

When Will I Be Ready For Pointe?

Pointe work for students is an option when they have met important criteria in technique, age and core strength. Ideally students should have been training in classical ballet for a minimum of three years, taking a minimum of three classes a week, and be able to demonstrate the ability to releve’ with straight knees, step onto a demi-pointe’ with straight knees, and understand how to work their turn out.

Students whose feet do not have enough of an arch or have a limited turn out will have a more difficult time with pointe’ work. The minimum age of the child should be 11. Occasionally there can be exceptions to the age of the student who can start a bit earlier than 11, but not often. At Northland we have made the decision to put our student up on Pointe’ at age 11. This very short time difference will not affect them negatively, and most likely will be the best decision for their body and for their love of pointe’. It is important to listen to your instructor as to when the time is right for each student. It is a mistake to go into pointe’ shoes unprepared.

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Northland School of Dance is an award winning dance studio in Champlin, MN, offering a wide variety of dance instruction from dedicated and professionally trained teachers.
At NSOD, my daughter not only gets training from the most reputable and talented instructors, she also has created friendships, learns responsibility and respect, builds her confidence, and is taught the finest form of sportsmanship. I appreciate the friendly atmosphere, strong family values, volunteerism of the studio, and pride they have in each and every student."

Ricci Milan and our 2020 Seniors!

Our 2020 seniors had the opportunity to dance in a video that Ricci Milan produced last June. Northland is privileged that Ricci brings his talent, enthusiasm, and love for dance to our kids.

Northland School of Dance is a full service dance studio located in Champlin MN. Students attend classes from the surrounding areas of Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Rogers, St. Michael, Osseo, Otsego, Dayton, and other neighboring communities.

Northland School of Dance does not discriminate, and welcomes all races, religions, and genders.

We offer dance classes in both recreational and competitive levels, for ages 2 ½ – adult. Classes include: jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe’, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, boy only classes, special needs classes, adult classes, a full range of technique classes and more!

763-421-5443
Champlin, MN

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