Ballet Pointe Class - Spring Term 2026

Ballet Pointe Class

Course Introduction

The Pointe Class is based on the authoritative teaching materials of Beijing Dance Academy and aligned with international ballet teaching standards. It aims to systematically help students master the skills and techniques required for classical ballet pointe work. The course content covers basic ballet postures, movement techniques, and skill training, with a focus on improving flexibility, coordination, strength, and balance.

Supported by the theoretical and practical foundation of the Beijing Dance Academy’s curriculum, the course ensures a high-quality dance training experience. It combines technical mastery with artistic expression, laying a solid foundation for students' future advanced ballet studies.

Course Objectives

Through a scientifically structured and systematic approach, this course helps students develop core ballet techniques. From basic positions, arm placements, and foot placements to complex movement combinations, students will progressively enhance their pointe control and overall body expression under the guidance of classic training methods and professional instruction. Paired with musical accompaniment, the course not only improves technical proficiency but also nurtures elegance and artistry in performance.

Target Audience

This course is designed for dancers with at least three years of basic ballet training. Through floor exercises, barre work, center practice, and fundamental dance combinations, students will strengthen their pointe control and overall body expression. Each session incorporates music to help develop musicality and improve artistic performance.

Course Content

The teaching content is adjusted according to the students' ballet foundation and includes the following:

Relevé:

In first, second, fifth, and fourth positions

With plié and straight-leg variations

Échappé:

In second and fourth positions

Passé

Glissade: Fifth position with tendu and close

Jeté: Finish in cou-de-pied

Suivi

Échappé en tournant

Assemblé soutenu

Pas de bourrée

Pas couru

Sauté in fifth position

Changement de pied: With extended legs in the air

The course structure is flexible and can be adjusted according to the students' skill levels, ensuring that every participant progresses at an appropriate pace while building their pointe technique and overall dance capabilities.

Do note there will be no class on reading week 16th February 2026.

Time: 16.00-17.00

Location: Richard Hoggart Building, Room 253

Discount

We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to confucius@gold.ac.uk before we can send you the discount code.