The Pointe Academy

Go Natalie and Brandon!!

2009-05-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

The Pointe is so excited for Natalie Reid and Brandon Bryant and their amazing performances on So You Think You Can Dance last night! It has been so fun to get to know them this year as they danced with Odyssey Dance Theatre. Natalie and Brandon each choreographed pieces for O3, and taught classes for us. We love them!
After receiving tickets straight to Vegas last night, we are looking forward to a summer of cheering them on!

Congratulations 2009-2010 Performing Companies

2009-05-20T18:56:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: The schedule has been revised and will be available Thursday morning by 10am. Please check the website for this schedule.

Congratulations to our 2009-2010 Performing Companies! If you were evaluated for a company and your name is not on this list, we have made a mistake (and are sorry), please call Tiffany at 801-368-0154 and she can give you your correct information. We are very excited for this year! Please remember to come in and register on Thursday and Friday between 4-7. See you then!

Demi Pointe
Director: Seneca Miner
Madilyn Murray
Ava Peters
Ava Weber
Tessa Smith

Petite Pointe
Director: Jamie Taylor
Marinn Patch
Breezi Parrish
Jane Ramsey
Lacey Cochran
Nyah Eagar
Halle Hawkins
Mia Hirschi
London McCombs
Sarah Winn
Ceci Thomas

Elevation Pointe
Director: Seneca Miner
Torrance Wood
Ashton Cole
Ellie Shaw
Madelyn Stowe
Jayde Parrish
Cesley Parrish

Pulse Pointe
Director: Ashley Rodgers
Kennedi Boyd
Averie Wilde
Emily Schiffman
Hunter Hawkins
Bailey Sheriff
Abby Fuller
Olivia Smith
Abby Andrus

Pressure Pointe
Director: Ashley Rodgers
Isabelle Lee
Lauren Bateman
Sara Vargas
Haylee Vincent
Allyson Wright
Savannah Winn

Tipping Pointe
Director: Jessi Thacker
Izzy Morris
Elle Parrish
Brooke Morley
Madeleine Fleming
Sophie Thomas
Jessica Stokes

Turning Pointe
Director: Aubrey
Sara Davis
Erica Christensen
Akaysha Greer
Megan Smoot
Leesa Stowe
Emily Coulter

Synergy Pointe
Director: Aubrey
Angelica Vargas
Sierra Flanary
Chloe Jacklin
Makayla Galindo
Nyah Greer
Emily Jones
Kelcie Maughn

Power Pointe
Director: Tiffany Carpenter/Shauna Oliverio
Sadie Neal
Gabby Weber
Alayna Garrity
Amber Schiffman
Sierra Thacker
Alyssa Wilde
Kaylee Shipley

En Pointe
Director: Audrey
Maddy Lee
Brooke Larson
Kailey Green
Cheyenne Wright
Jessica Hammond
Siera Stokes
Alyssa Newman
Kylie Maughan
Emily Larson
Moriah Nastasi

Pointebreak Teen
Director: Tyrone Hatch
Megan Schiffman
Maci Myrick
Alayna Garrity
Sierra Thacker
Alyssa Wilde
Amber Schiffman
Sierra Flanary
Tristan Gray
Oakley Thacker
Brooke Larson
Michelle Parry
Dakota Schoenfeld
Gabby Weber
Kaylee Shipley
Sadie Neal
Sara Vargas
Lacey Parrish
Elijah Alderlink

Pointebreak Junior
Director: Tyrone Hatch
Averie Wilde
Emily Schiffman
Alissa Herfel
Kennedi Boyd
Carson Schoenfeld
Paris Nilson
Elle Parrish
Krisha Jensen
Caden Myrick
Colton Myrick

Congratulations 2009-2010 Odyssey 2 Members

2009-05-16T16:17:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to our 2009-2010 Odyssey 2 Members:

Emma Bennett
Jenny Christensen
Kelcie Crowther
Janae Davis
Teilyr Hall
Kailey Hansen
Rachel Kearl
Samijo Kougioulis
Brianna Lucking
Megan Schiffman
Corbin Schmidt
Megan Smalley
Tessa Whiting

We are very excited for this season! There will be a mandatory welcome meeting held on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm at The Pointe Academy. It is important to be there and please bring a parent. We will be reviewing information for the year, signing contracts and more. If you have any questions, please call Tiffany at 801-368-0154.

Congratulations Alyssa Goering!

2009-05-16T16:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our graduating senior, Alyssa Goering as she graduates from high school! Alyssa has also been chosen as a recipient of a dance scholarship to SUU!! We are so excited for her and wish her the best!

Goodbye to 2008-2009 Companies!

2009-05-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

Wow, The Pointe has been a busy place! Since our last post, our dancers have been amazing!! All teams scored high and received overall recognition at Dance for Life Competition and Dance America Nationals! Along with this, we have had several other performances and our final benefit concert and O3 show. Spring Recital 2009 was amazing! It is so fun to see how much the dancers have progressed over this year!
We look forward to another incredible season next year and wish all dancers the best of luck! Thank you for your support of The Pointe Academy!

America Onstage

2009-03-04T08:01:00.001-08:00

Way to go Pointe Companies!! This weekend was incredible for The Pointe at America Onstage. All of our companies performed so well and did a wonderful job!
Here are the results:
Rockin' Robin-Demi Pointe-2nd Place
What I Like About You-Elevation Pointe-1st Place
Too Cool-Elevation Pointe-1st Place
Would I Lie to You-Pulse Pointe-1st Place
Why-Pulse Pointe-1st Place
Running Blind-Synergy Pointe-1st Place
Now and Forever-Synergy Pointe-1st Place
Fields of Gold-En Pointe-1st Place-High Gold
Surge-En Pointe-1st Place-High Gold
Forever-Pulse, Synergy and En Pointe-1st Place-High Gold
Walk the Walk-1st Place
All of our soloists did a great job too!
We also were awarded 4 out of 5 Overall Routines!
Grand Champion Studio in the Intermediate and Beginning Divisions!Way to go!!!

For Mariann; A Right to Dance Benefit Concert

2009-03-04T07:33:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Mariann! It was a wonderful night!!
We were able to raise money and make a girls' dream come true!
The surprise of the night was Benji Schwimmer!! He drove all the way from LA just to be here for Mariann's big night! Thanks Benji!! His impromptu duet with Mariann was unforgettable.
Huge thank you's to all the performers including, Odyssey Dance Theatre; Eldon Johnson, Lisa Benson, Katie Allred, Napolean Gladney, Brandon Bryant, and Matt Dorame, BYU Club Style, Foot Poetry Tap Dance Ensemble, Saratoga Performing Arts Studio, Lone Peak High School Dance Company, O3, and The Pointe Companies.
We also appreciate all of the silent auctions donors!
If you didn't get the chance, check out the Daily Herald's story here http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/300997/136/
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING IT A MEMORABLE NIGHT!

Here are comments we have received about the Benefit:
-"I wanted to tell you 2 things: First, thanks for last night's benefit concert. I am amazed by you and your studio and your willingness to donate your time, talents and energies. You did a FANTASTIC job with everything last night. To be honest…I was thinking I’d buy a ticket, make my donation, and stay home and watch Lost. But, I am SOOOO glad I came. It was just a beautiful night. Second…Your dancers are unbelievable!! I have been to my share of dance recitals, and I am totally amazed and impressed with the quality of your dancers. SO IMPRESSED!!!"
-B. Bills

"Thank you for giving the girls the experience they had last night. It is so very nice to be associated with people who reach out to help others and grow talents at the same time. Jeff, Brittan, and I thought the concert was so entertaining and touching. You are awesome!"
-S. Weber

"What an incredible amount of love and effort went into last night's performance. You have worked so hard and it shows by the way the show flowed and the beauty in each different piece. The girls loved having Benji come too. All I can say is, "WOW!" You truly are an amazing group and I am so appreciative that my daughter, Janae has the opportunity to work with each of you, Derryl and the amazing Odyssey dancers as well. Maryann was incredible as were all the special needs kids. As a special education teacher, I love that you have chosen to give back with kids that have special needs.
I am excited to continue our association in the future, as you are such beautiful caring women who have given so much to our kids. Thanks again for all you do and for an awesome concert!"
-L. Davis

"The concert was amazing! What a wonderful thing you did for Marianne. I was truly touched by the whole night. The choreography was incredible and you could see the improvement in everyone. The Pointe girls really did shine. I liked how you bought other groups to perform in the concert as well. Thank you for all you do. I know that was a huge effort to pull it off last night. Great job."
-R. Covey

Check out this TALENT!!

2009-02-16T13:23:00.001-08:00

We found some pretty incredible and talented Dads this week! Check them out! Leave your comments!

Bring Your Dad to Dance Week!

2009-02-16T12:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a Shout Out to all those great Pointe Papas who came out to Bring Your Dad to Dance Week! It was such a great time!

We know that it was a week no child will ever forget. Thanks for taking the time to be with your child!

And in the meantime...we found some real talent!

Dancing Angel

2009-01-26T07:55:00.000-08:00

Marianne is our dancing angel. This performance at PointeBreak received a teary standing ovation. She will be the recipient of our Right to Dance Benefit Concert this year. We hope everyone will make it a "pointe" to attend!! February 25 at The Scera Center for the Arts. We love you Marianne! Your soul speaks when you dance!

PointeBreak!!

2009-01-26T07:37:00.001-08:00

Wow, what an amazing weekend!! Everyone was fabulous! The staff was amazing as always and the dancers worked so hard and did a great job too! We are already looking forward to next year!

Congratulations to our Scholarship winners!

-Bailey Sheriff

-Maddie Fleming

-Sadie Neal

-Sierra Flanary

-Sierra Thacker

-Cynthia Jackson

There are 26 videos posted on YouTube. Follow this link http://www.youtube.com/1wildefam to check them out. Be sure to leave your comments and rate the video!!

Thanks to everyone for such an awesome weekend!!

What's Happening in January at The Pointe?

2009-01-11T16:37:00.001-08:00

Wondering what is going on this month at The Pointe?

Wednesday, January 14 our Company Students will perform at Lone Peak High School's Basketball Halftime!

January 23-24 Pointebreak Convention! For more details, see our website at www.thepointeacademy.com and click on Pointebreak!

Monday, January 26 our Company Students will perform at a Primetime Show for the Utah Flash!

We are looking forward to a fun January! Keep checking the blogs for pics of all events!

Santa gets Funky at The Pointe

2009-01-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! The highlight of the holiday season for us at The Pointe, was the surprise visit by Hip Hop Santa!! We didn't know Santa knew how to get funky! Thanks Santa, for dropping by!

Highland Gardens "POINTE"settia Festival

2008-12-01T08:52:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mike Taylor and Highland Gardens for inviting our companies to perform at the Poinsettia Festival! The teams all looked great, and it was a fun start to our performing season. If you would like our companies to perform at an event, call us at 801-796-1560.

Check out Austin's Funk 3/4 class on You Tube!

2008-11-18T12:38:00.000-08:00

The kids love Austin's Hip Hop Class!! It is Krazy!
**From the teacher, Austin "My "Funk 3/4 Class" from The Pointe studio in Lindon, UT. These kids are really good for their age. To the dancers: as you practice make sure not to rush at the beginning, and remember to make your moves clean and sharp. It's so fast that it can easily become a mess of moves where the audience can't identify what you're doing, so remember the isolation stuff we talked about. "

Pointe Superstar-Marianne Vargas

2008-11-16T18:20:00.000-08:00

Our Pointe Superstar this week is the beautiful and talented, Marianne Vargas. Her personality shines like a star every time she enters the studio! Marianne is an example to everyone, as she overcomes each trial she is given-Marianne has Spina Bifida and travels in a wheel chair. She proves that beauty in movement is not limited by disability. She loves taking our Creative Movement class, her favorite dance style is hip hop and we think she is tops! Check her out in this video and we know you will be impressed!

WE LOVE YOU MARIANNE!

Spotlight Class Tap 4!

2008-11-14T10:29:00.000-08:00

WAY TO WORK HARD TAP 4!

"I really enjoy teaching Tap 4. The girls learn very quickly and we are able to get through a lot of material each class. Everyone is very enthusiastic about tap and loves to learn new combinations, steps, and tricks. The girls in this class are especially fun to teach because they have great personalities and are always helping and encouraging one another to do their best and get the steps. In Tap 4 we have been working on various across the floor combinations that include flaps, drawbacks, thirds and fifths, and riffs. We have also been working on center rhythm combos that include heel work and paradiddles. A large emphasis so far this year has been on tricks and perfecting the girls' pick-ups (one-footed, single, and double) grab-offs, and wings." -From the instructor, Kenady Bunker

POINTE BREAK! Dance Convention- a break from the normal convention

2008-11-11T14:32:00.004-08:00

Announcing "POINTE BREAK" Dance Convention -a break from the normal convention!
Beginning 4pm on January 23-and ending at 6pm January 24 at The Pointe Perfoming Arts Academy
Beginner to Professional Level Classes featuring Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Ballroom, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Pop n- Lock, Tricks of the Trade, Acting and more!
SOLO SHOWCASE Saturday night...Have your Solo, Duo or Trio individually critiqued by a member of the convention staff!
Amazing staff!-including ODT's own: Eldon Johnson, Matt Dorame and many other surprises!
Cost: (includes T-Shirt)
Age 7-12 $190
Age 13 and up $200
Solo Critique $25 per routine
Space is limited-Register Early!
For more information or to register, see our website or call: http://www.thepointeacademy.com/ (801) 796-1560

Pointe Pride Winners!

2008-11-11T14:32:00.003-08:00

Congratulations Lauren Bateman and Makayla Galindo!! Our latest Pointe Pride winners!

Pointe Pride Winner!!

2008-11-03T08:28:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to our latest POINTE PRIDE WINNER!! Gabby Weber was seen at school wearing her Pointe Jacket!! Who will be next?

Congratulations to It's A Wonderful Life Cast Members!

2008-11-03T08:20:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to our Pointe students who were cast in Odyssey's "It's A Wonderful Life" this weekend! For more information about the show and where to buy tickets, see www.odysseydance.com
Alayna Garrity
Amber Schiffman
Sadie Neal
Kayley Shipley
Alyssa Wilde
Sierra Thacker
Samijo Kougioulis
Rachel Kearl
Janae Davis
Kailey Hansen
Alex Lant
Megan Schiffman
Brianna Lucking
Kelcie Crowther
Great Job Girls!!

Costume Week!

2008-10-27T14:19:00.000-07:00

All you ghastly ghouls and boys!! We want to see your HALLOWEEN COSTUME this week at The Pointe! Wear your costume to class and it will be a MONSTER BASH!

Spotlight Class-Ballet 2

2008-10-12T19:09:00.001-07:00

Spotlight this week is Ballet 2! These girls are working hard! Way to go!!

From instructor, Michelle Lapioli...

"Ballet 2 is one of my favorite classes to teach! The girls always work hard and are learning so fast! I love watching them improve during each lesson. This class is especially fun for me because, not only are the girls talented, but they all have wonderful personalities! I feel privileged to work with such outstanding young ladies. These beautiful ballerinas have been learning correct posture, passes, arabesques, port de bras, sautes, pas de chats, and more! I'm so proud of these girls! Love, Michelle Lapioli"

THRILLER BEGINS!

2008-10-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

Thriller opened this weekend in Ogden and Provo. Here are some fun shots of O3, our Lightning girls-Alyssa and Kailey, and our Chucky girls-Sierra, Alayna, Amber, Brooke and Alyssa (Sara and Angelica were performing in Provo, and Sadie, Tanesha and Kaylee performed the two nights before in Ogden) who all performed this weekend in the Ogden shows. They had a lot of fun and did a SCARY job!

Favorite Style of Dance Poll Ends

2008-09-30T12:19:00.001-07:00

Our "Favorite Style of Dance" poll ended in a TIE between Jazz and Ballet! Be sure to vote in our new poll!

Just for Fun at The Pointe!

2008-09-29T18:18:00.000-07:00

We found a new Pointe Pride cheerleader today! His name is Anthony DeCarlis and he is a new member of Odyssey! He had the whole studio in hysterical laughter today! We always have fun at The Pointe, and today was no exception!

Welcome Back Matt!!

2008-09-29T18:12:00.000-07:00

One of our "celebrities" is back in town! Welcome back Matt Dorame! We loved watching and cheering for you on So You Think You Can Dance and are so glad you are back with Odyssey! Matt taught class the other night and everyone had a great time!

What is your favorite class at The Pointe?

2008-09-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

We want to know what your favorite class is at The Pointe and why! Cast your vote and tell us all about it! We would love to hear from you! The teacher with the most votes will win a prize!

Do YOU have POINTE PRIDE?

2008-09-17T10:59:00.000-07:00

Do you have POINTE Pride? Get caught wearing or carrying Pointe merchandise outside of the studio and win!! Our first Pointe Pride winner is Jessica Hammond! Jessica has been caught wearing her company jacket and Pointe t-shirt at school! Way to go Jessica! If we spot you sporting your POINTE Pride, you just might be chosen to receive free merchandise! Who will we catch next? It might be you!

O3

2008-09-16T07:34:00.001-07:00

Do you know that besides hosting the professional company, Odyssey Dance Theatre, The Pointe is also the home to the pre-professional dance company O3?
The O3 dancers receive full scholarships and have the opportunity to train in a top quality program under the direction of Derryl Yeager, Tiffany Carpenter and Shauna Zambelli. They perform in Odyssey's Thriller, It's A Wonderful Life, and Shut Up and Dance-along with other opportunities, and benefit concerts. These talented and dedicated young women are setting their sights on a professional career and we love having them at our studio!
Congratulations to this year's O3 Company!
Kelcie Crowther
Janae Davis
Kailey Hansen
Rachel Kearl
Samijo Kougioulis
Alex Lant
Brianna Lucking
Megan Schiffman

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR THRILLER CAST MEMBERS!

2008-09-16T07:25:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Pointe Academy Dancers who were cast in this season's Thriller! We are so excited for you! For more information on Thriller and ticket purchase see http://www.odysseydance.com/.
CHUCKY-RAMA!
Tanesha Bland
Alayna Garrity
Brooke Larson
Sadie Neal
Amber Schiffman
Kaylee Shipley
Sierra Thacker
Angelica Vargas
Sara Vargas
Alyssa Wilde
LIGHTNING!
Alyssa Goering
Kailey Greene
We can't wait to see you on stage!

ANNOUNCING CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

2008-09-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." -Martha Graham
The Pointe Performing Arts Academy believes every child has the Right to Dance
Introducing Creative Movement for the Special Needs at

The Pointe Performing Arts Academy!
It is our mission to help every child succeed and enjoy the

rewards that come from the performing arts.

Come join us and learn about creative expression,

enjoy making new friendships, and of course HAVE FUN!

Class begins on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and is free of charge.

Call 796-1560 to register. Class is for ages 10-18. Space is limited, so register early!

Class is held on SATURDAYS, 10:00am-10:45am

There will be two classes offered:

Creative Movement for the Child with mental challenges

Creative Movement for the Child with physical challenges

*Company Students and Staff are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer during class time!

If you are interested, you must register to volunteer at the front desk.

What a wonderful blessing it is to be able to share your talent and love of dance with someone else!

THRILLER AUDITIONS SATURDAY!

2008-09-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

DON'T FORGET THRILLER AUDITIONS SATURDAY!

10-12PM-AGES 9-13

12-2PM-AGES 14 AND UP

For more information see www.odysseydance.com!

Welcome to The Pointe Academy Blog!

2008-09-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the official Pointe Academy Blog! Check back often as we will post fun pictures, our Company VIP's, Studio Stars, and fun happenings going on at the studio! Feel free to comment! We would love to hear from you! Take our polls, and of course check out our song of the week! If you have something fun that you would like us to share on our blog, please email us at thepointeacademy@gmail.com! Have a great day!

What is The Pointe?

2008-09-11T11:27:00.001-07:00

What is The Pointe?
The Pointe is a pre-professional conservatory that is designed to propel highly motivated and talented students towards excellence and diversity. It is a highly structured and disciplined 8 year program that emphasizes technique, artistry, versatility, and performance.
The Pointe’s program is designed to prepare dancers and performers for professional careers in a positive structured environment. The central philosophy of The Pointe is to demand the best of each student whether he or she plans to perform professionally or not. Our goal is to have each student understand the powerful impact and influence the performing arts can have in their lives by teaching them coordination, technique, self-expression and responsibility that will enhance self- discipline, self-esteem and spiritual well-being.
We offer:
Ongoing Classes in BALLET, JAZZ, FUNK, TAP, BREAKDANCING, BALLROOM, VOCAL, TECHNIQUE
Online registration and current info for each individual child
Yearly rotating curriculum to maximize training in all genres (including acting, voice, ballroom, and audition courses) allows for more time outside of the studio.
Companies focus mainly on choreography, mentoring, and non-competitive performances
Jazz 4 rotates teachers on a monthly basis, giving students optimum training in a variety of styles.
Our curriculum focuses on the dancer as an individual and allows for maximum individual growth.
We believe in teaching dancers to share their talent for the benefit of others!