POINTE WORKSHOPS
POINTE WORKSHOPS
Join us for our 2026 Winter Pointe Workshop on January 20 & 21 from 4:00-9:00!
BRB pointe workshop is designed for experienced pointe students, beginner pointe students and students working to earn their first pair of pointe shoes.
The program includes ballet technique, pointe/pre-pointe, conditioning for pointe work, and classical variations. Students also participate in pointe seminars with our knowledgable instructors during which we will cover topics such as pointe shoes preparation, guidance on maintenance, breaking in new shoes, safety, and other important topics to educate our dancers on safe and healthy pointe habits.
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Highly experienced and knowledgable professional instructor Sydney May will share her expertise within a well-rounded program designed by Founding Director Patricia Foster-Grado. Learn more about Sydney in her full biography below.
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The dress code for BRB's Pointe Workshop is pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers with a black leotard in any style. Black ballet skirts will be worn for some classes. Hair must be pulled back into a proper bun and no jewelry can be worn. Please visit our local dancewear provider Grand Prix for all your dress code needs... see link on our dress code page!
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Students are also required to bring a notebook or journal to take notes, pack a meal and snacks, and bring a large water bottle.
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Please contact us HERE if you have any questions! Register below! ​​​​​
Sydney May grew up in Dallas, Texas, attending Booker T Washington HSPVA before attending the University of Utah where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance. During her time in Utah, her favorite roles included the titular role in Giselle and the female duet in Stephen Petronio's MiddleSexGorge. While in college, she also danced as a member of BalletNext, performing at New York Live Arts and at Kaatsbaan with the company. Since graduating, Sydney danced with Avant Chamber Ballet for five seasons, where she performed various roles such as Odette in Swan Lake, the Sugar Plum Fairy in Paul Mejia’s The Nutcracker, Snow White in Katie Puder’s Snow White, and the pas de deux in Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain. Most recently, she has been freelancing in New York City and just performed as a soloist in Carmen with The Dallas Opera.