2026 Elevation Pointe Evaluation & Placement Dates
Pointe Evaluation (For those NOT on pointe yet)
Date: July 29th
Time: 1-5:30pm
Individual 40-minute time slots will be scheduled (3 dancers per slot)
Sign-Up Deadline: July 15th
Time Slot Announcement: July 22nd (Families will receive an email with their time slot)
Cost:
$37 for students not attending the Pointe Prep and Evaluation Series
Included for students enrolled in the Pointe Prep and Evaluation Series (see tuition rate for Pointe Prep series below)
(Includes evaluation and personalized feedback)
Age Requirement:
Dancers must be 11 years or older by July 29
Results & Feedback:
Students will receive their evaluation results by August 10th
2026 Pointe Prep Series
$500 includes Pointe Prep Series and Evaluation
July 27: 9:00am–12:00pm
July 28: 9:00am–12:00pm
July 29: 9:00am–11:00am
Pointe Placement Class (For those who are ALREADY on pointe)
Date: August 11th
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
If your dancer cannot attend this date, please contact Miss Steph as soon as possible.
We are holding a pointe placement class because beginning and
progressing en pointe is a major milestone — and one that deserves
thoughtful, individualized attention. Every dancer develops at a
different pace, and this evaluation allows us to truly see where each
student is physically, technically, and artistically before placing them
in a class.
The purpose of this placement is not to limit students, but to support
them. Pointe work requires strength, alignment, stability, and maturity.
By assessing these elements carefully, we can ensure each dancer is
placed in a curriculum that matches their current needs and sets them up
for long-term success.
Our goal is simple: to give every pointe student the training
environment that will help them build confidence, develop proper
technique, and remain healthy and injury-free. This placement class
allows us to be intentional, proactive, and supportive as we guide each
dancer along their unique pointe journey.
Elevation’s Pointe Evaluation is carefully designed to assess a dancer’s readiness for pointe work through a series of strength tests, alignment checks, and technique demonstrations. Our goal is to ensure that students are not only safe but also set up for long-term success in their pointe journey.
Pointe work requires exceptional strength, discipline, and dedication. This evaluation is an important step in supporting our dancers as they progress safely and confidently.
Due to high interest in the Pointe Prep & Evaluation Summer Training Series (July 27-29), we will not be conducting pointe evaluations during the series itself.
All dancers who wish to be evaluated for pointe must sign up for the official evaluation using the this FORM.
The Pointe Prep & Evaluation Summer Training Series will focus intensively on building the technique, strength, and alignment necessary for pointe work and overall improvement in ballet. It is an excellent opportunity for dancers to prepare for the formal evaluation and to grow in their training.
Students will receive a Pointe Agreement for the 2026-2027 season, due signed by TBA (first day of class).
New students will be placed in Pointe 1, beginning TBA , and must be professionally fitted for pointe shoes and ready to dance by TBA.
Required Classes for Approved Dancers:
Approved Level Ballet Class (2 to 2 hours 15 minutes)
Pointe Prep or Prepointe (45 minutes)
Pointe 1 (45 minutes)
If Not Approved
Dancers will receive personalized feedback to guide their continued progress. Many dancers undergo the evaluation multiple times before being ready, and we commend every student for their commitment and effort!