En Pointe is our Ballet section of En Pointe and Just Dance.
We categorize dancers according to their technique level. Since En Pointe does not divide categories solely according to age, birth certificates are not necessary. We rely on the integrity of the teachers and the students who attend our festival to be honest about the level at which they are currently dancing. We trust that you will respect this facet of the En Pointe event and enter your students honestly in the appropriate category. Students should be entered in the dance level in which they are currently studying. Please, see our ‘Technical Level‘ chart to place your students in the appropriate En Pointe Level.
En Pointe’s Divisions
| Junior Division is called | Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty |
| Intermediate Division is called | Coppelia, Swan Lake, Carmen |
| Senior Division is called | Firebird, Giselle, Petrouchka, La Sylphide, Romeo & Juliet, Napoli |
En Pointe’s Technical Levels
| En Pointe Levels | R.A.D. Equivalent | Cecchetti Equivalent | Russian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nutcracker | Pre-Primary | Pre-Ballet (Age 5) | Pre-Ballet (Age 5) |
| Cinderella | Primary | Pre-Ballet (Age 6) | Level 1 |
| Sleeping Beauty | Grade 1 & 2 | Grade 1 | Level 2 |
| Coppelia | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Level 3 |
| Swan Lake | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Level 4 |
| Carmen | Grade 5 & Intermediate Foundations | Grade 4 | Level 5 & 6 |
| Firebird | Grade 6,7,8, Intermediate | Grade 5 | Level 7,8, Pre-Elementary |
| Giselle | Advanced Foundations,Advanced 1 | Grade 6, Intermediate | Elementary, Intermediate |
| Petrouchka | Advanced 2 | Advanced 1 | Advanced |
| La Sylphide | Novice Beginner Teens | Novice Beginner Teens | Novice Beginner Teens |
| Romeo & Juliet | Solo Seal | Advanced 2 | Pre-Professional |
| Napoli | Professional | Professional | Professional |
En Pointe’s Categories
| Categories | No. of Performers | Maximum Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 dancer | 2 min. 30 seconds |
| Pas de deux | 2 dancers | 2 min. 30 seconds |
| Pas de trios | 3 dancers | 2 min. 30 seconds |
| Small group | 4-8 dancers | 3 minutes |
| Large group | 9-15 dancers | 3 minutes |
| Class | 16-19 dancers | 3 minutes |
| Ballet Suite | 20+ dancers | 8 minutes |
For entry fee information, please contact the festival directors (email on the Contact Us page).
En Pointe’s Streams
Adjudication Stream: This stream follows the traditional style of competition.
Presentation Stream: All students participating in this stream will receive the adjudicator’s comments as well as a beautiful participant’s memento. Participants will not receive a mark and will not be in contention for the overall awards. They will be eligible for adjudicators’ special acknowledgment awards.
Starlets: For our most precious performers, ages 3-5 years old. These ‘little stars’ have the opportunity to perform and grace the stage with all the wonderment and merriment they possess. Teachers are welcome to assist the STARLETS by leading and guiding them on stage, if needed. The adjudicators will offer encouraging and positive feedback only, with no marks attached. (Click here to learn more about Starlets)
En Pointe’s Subjects
| Classical Ballet | Must include traditional classical ballet steps and movements. |
| Contemporary Ballet | Must consist of innovative ballet technique and choreography. |
| Classical Pointe | Must include traditional pointe technique in pointe shoes |
| Contemporary Pointe | Must consist of innovative pointe technique and choreography. |
| Demi Character | Must portray a character or theme using ballet technique. |
| Student Choreography | A dance created from inception to completion by a student, without assistance from a teacher. It will be performed in the presentation stream only. |