Pre-pointe/Pointe Dance Classes
Rise to the next level of dance.
Pre-pointe and pointe classes represent a major milestone in every classical dancer’s journey. Offered through the Hoffman Estates Park District dance program, this disciplined curriculum focuses on building the foot strength, ankle stability, and core alignment required for dancing en pointe. Young dancers train extensively at the barre and center floor to master fundamental ballet mechanics while developing proper placement and posture. Instruction expands progressively through each level to ensure dancers build strength safely and effectively based on their age and technical readiness.

pointe Options
Pre-Pointe 2
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: January 20, 2027 – May 12, 2027
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 11 – 18.99
Pointe 1
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: January 13, 2027 – May 19, 2027
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pointe 2
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: January 13, 2027 – May 19, 2027
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pointe 1
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: September 2, 2026 – October 21, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pointe 1
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: October 28, 2026 – December 16, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pointe 2
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: September 2, 2026 – October 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pointe 2
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: October 28, 2026 – December 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 12 – 18.99
Pre-Pointe 1
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: September 23, 2026 – December 9, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Days: Wed
Ages: Ages 11 – 18.99

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