Learn What’s Coming Up at En Pointe This Year!
Avoda Dance Company Performs with Mountain Park Methodist Church
Official time and details coming soon!
Avoda Dance Company Audition #1
Audition #1 for Avoda Dance Company. This audition is for advanced dancers only, who either have recommendation to audition by an EPSD instructor, or have met the following requirements:
Can do 10 releves in center en pointe
Can do a single pirouette en dehors on both legs en pointe
Can do pique turns across the floor on both legs en pointe
Dancers should wear:
Solid color leotard
Pink tights (no holes or runs)
Pink flat shoes (no holes)
Pink pointe shoes
Hair in a neat ballet bun
No jewlelry
Dancers in this audition will be auditioning for our highest level of training and performing at En Pointe School of Dance. They are expected to be committed individuals who are ready to step up as leaders in the school. Dancers who take part in this audition will be auditioning for the following positions of the company:
Principal dancers (formerly known as our “senior company” level)
Soloist dancers (formerly known as our “junior company” level)
Corps de Ballet (pronounced “core-de-ballet”) (formerly known as our “apprentice” level)
More about AVODA:
Avoda Dance Company performs two full length productions per season, in addition to performance opportunities such as:
Competing at regional, multi-genre competitions, such as KAR.
Competiting at prestegious Ballet competitions, such as YAGP.
Guest performaces on and off the stage including:
DanceATHENS
The Lilburn Tree Lighting
The Lilburn Christmas Parade
Brenau Days of Dance
En Pointe School of Dance recitals
And more!
Dancers will receive top level, focused training at En Pointe, including ballet technique 4x per week. In addition to that, dancers have the opportunity to sign up for:
Progressing Ballet Technique (cross training, HIGHLY encouraged)
Modern (HIGHLY encouraged to support our repertory of contemporary works)
Jazz
Tap
Classical Ballet Variations (Required if you wish to compete at ballet competitions)
Hip Hop
Periodic classical partnering classes, taught by Ballet guest artists
If you or your dancer is interested in following their dream of becoming a more serious dancer, this is the next step—right here in Lilburn! Avoda Dance Company is set up to be a true pre-professional company, setting up dancers to be ready to take the next steps into the dance world following graduation. For more information about our program, email Melinda C. Jacques at info@enpointeschoolofdance.com.
Avoda Dance Company Audition #2
Audition #2 for Avoda Dance Company. This audition is for beginner and intermediate level dancers who are interested in turning up the dial on their training this year. This 2 hour audition will be split into 2 sections. It will be split by age after we have a complete list of all the ages that are signed up.
Dancers should wear:
Solid color leotard
Pink tights (no holes or runs)
Pink flat shoes (no holes)
Black jazz shoes (if you have them)
Hair in a neat ballet bun
No jewlelry
More about AVODA:
Avoda Dance Company performs two full length productions per season, in addition to multiple other performance opportunities. Beginner and intermediate dancers who are accepted into the lower levels of the company will be eligible for the following opportunities:
Performing in the winter Avoda Dance Company show
Some dancers (Apprentice and Junior Company) will be given the chance to perform in the spring Avoda Dance Company show
All Avoda Dance Company dancers will perform in the end-of-season showcase at the end of each May/early June.
All Avoda Dance Company dancers will be a part of the Lilburn Christmas parade annually.
Avoda Dance Company dancers will get to compete at one regional dance competition per year, with optional add-on competitions and add-on opportunities to compete solos.
Audition #2 is targeted towards dancers beginner-intermediate, age 6+. The dancers will be eligible to be placed in the following Avoda levels:
Mini Company (our youngest—and possibly cutest—dancers!)
Junior Company (dancers with some intermediate experience, typically 8 years-old or older)
Apprentice Company (formerly known as our “pre company” group and “eleve” team)
If you or your dancer is interested in more performance opportunities and in competing next season, this audition is for them! For more information about our program, email Melinda C. Jacques at info@enpointeschoolofdance.com.
Avoda Dance Company - Company Rehearsal
Pre Company and Apprentice/Junior Company/and Senior Company dancers are called for this rehearsal. Schedule TBA.
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 - Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corne
12:30 - 1:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
1:30 - 2:30 -Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"r"
2:30 - 3:30 - Junior team - "Warrior"
3:30 - 4:30 - Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
In the Bleak Midwinter (Show #2)
In the Bleak Midwinter show #2 details:
Cast List:
CM Thursday 4:30
CM Saturday
Modern IV
Teen Acro
Hip Hop I
Modern II
Intermediate III Ballet
Beg./Inter. Teen Ballet
Jazz/Modern I Saturday
Acro I Wednesday
Teen Hip Hop
Pointe I
Acro II
Modern IV - Student choreo
Elem I Wednesday
Intermediate II
Adult Ballet
Advanced III Ballet
Elem II Saturday
Tap I
Jazz III/IV
The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite
The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite double feature show details:
Cast List:
Elementary III Ballet Thursday
Elementary III Ballet Saturday
Intermediate II Ballet
Pre Company
Competition Team
Company
In the Bleak Midwinter (Show #1)
In the Bleak Midwinter show #1 details:
Cast List:
CM Monday
CM Tuesday
CM Thurs Morning (Stillwaters)
Modern IV
Tap II/III
Elem. II Thursday
Acro III
Elem I Saturday
Teen Hip Hop
Tap IV/V
Hip Hop II
Jazz/Modern I Thursday
Intermediate I Ballet
Advanced I/II Ballet
Acro I Friday
Modern III
Jazz II
Jazz III/IV
In the Bleak Midwinter - STAGE REHEARSAL
All dancers EXCEPT Creative Movement (ages 2-4) are called for this stage rehearsal at Parkview High School.
The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite Stage Rehearsal
The following classes and dancers are called for this dress rehearsal:
Elementary III Ballet Thursday dancers
Elementary III Ballet Saturday dancers
Intermedaite II Ballet dancers
Pre Company dancers
Competition Team dancers
Company dancers
Dancers should be in full stage makeup and hair as if it’s the real performance.
The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite In-Studio Dress Rehearsal
In studio dress rehearsal for The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite. Dancers should be in show makeup and hair for this rehearsal and we will practice in costume.
In the Bleak Midwinter Show #2 In-Studio Rehearsal
In studio rehearsal for all dancers in the Sunday 2:30 In the Bleak Midwinter show. Creative Movement dancers will be done at 7:00 and all other dancers will be done by 9:00.
In the Bleak Midwinter Show #1 In-Studio Rehearsal
In studio rehearsal for all dancers in the Saturday 2:30 In the Bleak Midwinter show. Creative Movement dancers will be done at 7:00 and all other dancers will be done by 9:00.
En Pointe Performing in the Christmas Parade
Join us in Old Town Lilburn on Main Street and watch the dancers of En Pointe School of Dance along with Avoda Dance Company dance down the streets of Lilburn to ring in the holiday season. This event is fun for the whole family and a cherished memory each year for En Pointe. Don’t miss it!
Avoda Dance Company performance at Festival of Trees
Avoda Dance Company and the Competition Team will be performing at The Festival of Trees on November 30th at the Gas South Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now. Join us in cheering on the dancers of Avoda and celebrating the holiday season with your family!
Avoda Dance Company performance at Lilburn's Night of Light and Flights
Avoda Dance Company will be performing at Lilburn’s community event, Night of Lights and Flights. Join us cheering on the dancers and celebrating the Christmas spirit at Old Town Lilburn Park!
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 -Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
12:30 - 1:30 - Junior team "Warrior"
1:30 - 2:30 - Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"
2:30 - 3:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
3:30 - 4:30 -Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corner"
Bring a Dad to Dance Day!
Bring a Dad to Dance Day is a week long event all about dancers bringing their dad, grandparent, step-parent, or even your mom for them to have a special inside look at what the dancers at En Pointe do each week in class. Mark your calendars for this special event!
Nutcracker Tea
Join us in raising money for the Heart of Madison foundation to benefit and bring meals to families in the cardiac unit of CHOA at the Nutcracker Tea. Geared for children age 2 to 10, guests will get to watch a preview of Nutcracker Suite, learn some dance moves, eat sweet treats, and take a photo with the cast. Mark your calendars for this special event!
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
12:30 - 1:30 - Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corner"
1:30 - 2:30 -Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"
2:30 - 3:30 - Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
3:30 - 4:30 - Junior team "Warrior"
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 - Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corner"
12:30 - 1:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
1:30 - 2:30 - Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"
2:30 - 3:30 - Junior team - "Warrior"
3:30 - 4:30 - Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
Avoda Dance Company Saturday Rehearsal
Avoda Dance Company Saturday rehearsal. This will be for company and pre company dancers. Schedule TBD.
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 - Junior team - "Warrior"
12:30 - 1:30 -Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
1:30 - 2:30 - Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"
2:30 - 3:30 -Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corner"
3:30 - 4:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
BRING A FRIEND WEEK
Bring a friend all week long during Bring-a-Friend Week at En Pointe. If your friend registers for class, you receive a $25 credit on your customer account and they receive the discounted registration fee of only $25. Advanced dancers are welcome to bring friends to their classes as well to observe and see what a day in the life of a dancer is like.
Competition Team Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 - Eleve' Team - "Bird Set Free"
12:30 - 1:30 - Junior team - "Warrior"
1:30 - 2:30 -Entire Team - Newsies "Once and for All"
2:30 - 3:30 - Elite Team - "1 in 8"
3:30 - 4:30 -Debut/Demi Team - "Return to Pooh Corner"