Learn What’s Coming Up at En Pointe This Year!

Avoda Dance Company Audition #1
May
4

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.

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Avoda Dance Company Audition #2
May
7

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.

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Dec
20

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"

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In the Bleak Midwinter (Show #2)
Dec
14

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

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The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite
Dec
13

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

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In the Bleak Midwinter (Show #1)
Dec
13

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

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The Word Shaker / Nutcracker Suite Stage Rehearsal
Dec
12
to Dec 13

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.

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En Pointe Performing in the Christmas Parade
Dec
6

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!

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Avoda Dance Company performance at Festival of Trees
Nov
30

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!

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Nov
22

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"

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Bring a Dad to Dance Day!
Nov
17
to Nov 22

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!

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Nutcracker Tea
Nov
15

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!

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Nov
8

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"

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Oct
25

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"

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Sep
20

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"

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BRING A FRIEND WEEK
Sep
15
to Sep 20

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.

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Sep
13

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"

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