Ascension Performing Arts Centre: Pointe Clinic July 21st thru July 24th, 2008

APAC is hosting a Summer Dance Clinic focused on introducing dancers to the art of Pointe, and to rehearse/ improve skills of those dancers already acquainted with this style of dance.

The clinic will begin July 21st and the final day will be July 24th. Instruction will be given with Ballet Mistress, Paige Englade-Cardosa.

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Beginner Pointe instruction will teach aspiring dancers basic Pointe Shoe Information, proper

Ballet Terminology, how to releveé and rise En Pointe safely as to not damage but strengthen the ankles, basic positions of the feet En Pointe, proper technique using the center and balance on top of the Pointe Shoe, and basic skills Centré Floor. Students will begin the class on the barre and finish with a small Adagio.

Intermediate Pointe & Advanced Pointe instruction is designed to strengthen skills and technique of dancers already introduced to Pointe. These lessons will hieghten awareness of one's center of gravity, improving on longevity En Pointe, and to help dancers acheive a lightness of the feet. Instruction will be aimed to reinforce Ballet Terminology and Proper Technique at the barre, centré floor, and during a small Adagio.

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Dancers shall come to class properly dressed in Leotard, Tights, Pointe Shoes with hair in a tight bun. (Ballet Skirt optional)

NO SHORTS, CAPRI'S, JAZZ PANTS, OR T-SHIRTS.

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The Clinic Schedule is as follows:

Beginner Pointe 6:30 pm - 7:30pm Monday - Wednesday

6:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday / 7:30pm - 7:45pm Adagio performance for Parents & Guests

Intermediate/

Advanced Pointe 7:30pm - 9:00pm Monday - Wednesday

7:45pm - 9:15pm Thursday / 9:15pm - 9:30pm Adagio performance for

Parents & Guests

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