Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance Academy in New Prague, MN
Founded in 2013, To The Pointe Dance Academy has established itself as a premier destination for dance education, serving over 400 students across three locations in New Prague and Lonsdale, Minnesota. Our mission centers on delivering technically rigorous instruction while fostering creativity through innovative choreography tailored to each student's developmental stage. With a team of professionally trained instructors specializing in dance, music, and the arts, we cultivate an environment where students build confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships. Our family-friendly atmosphere prioritizes individual growth alongside technical mastery, ensuring dancers of all ages receive personalized attention. The studio's Christian values underpin our commitment to creating a supportive community where students thrive both artistically and personally.Through competitive programs, performance opportunities, and age-appropriate classes, we empower students to achieve excellence in dance and life skills. Regular parent engagement initiatives, including watch weeks and recitals, strengthen our community bonds. Our decade of expertise informs continuous program refinement, ensuring relevance in evolving dance education standards. Transparency in communication and operations remains central to maintaining trust with families. This dedication to holistic development through dance has earned recognition from students, parents, and the broader community.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Acro Dance Programs
Pointe Technique
Tumble Workshops
Pom Squad Training
Musical Theatre Dance
Parent-Child Classes
Birthday Parties
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience in professional dance education
- Our certified instructors specialize in age-appropriate technique development
- We maintain a 4.9/5.0 parent satisfaction rating across multiple locations
- Our curriculum combines technical rigor with character-building principles
- We provide performance opportunities for competitive and recreational dancers
What people say
Family friendly environment
Knowledgeable instructors
Confidence building
Professional facilities
Excellent communication
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured instruction emphasizing proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression. Students progress through recognized skill levels while learning traditional choreography and performance etiquette. Classes incorporate barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor progressions to build strength, flexibility, and grace.
Hip Hop Instruction
Contemporary hip hop classes focus on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle movement in a high-energy environment. Instructors teach current styles while emphasizing musical interpretation and personal expression. Age-appropriate choreography builds coordination, stamina, and confidence through weekly practice sessions and performance opportunities.
Acro Dance Programs
Acro dance combines technical dance elements with gymnastic skills in a safe, progressive format. Classes develop flexibility, strength, and balance through drills that integrate cartwheels, walkovers, and controlled tumbling sequences. Instructors emphasize proper technique to prevent injury while advancing students' aerial capabilities.
Pointe Technique
Pre-pointe and pointe classes prepare dancers for toe work through specialized strengthening exercises and alignment training. Certified instructors assess readiness before introducing pointe shoes, focusing on ankle stability, core engagement, and proper weight distribution during weekly technical drills and choreographed pieces.
Birthday Parties
Studio birthday packages include exclusive space rental, themed decorations, and dance instruction tailored to the birthday child's preferences. Our staff manages setup, cleanup, and activity coordination while providing age-appropriate dance games and performance demonstrations to ensure memorable celebrations.
People
Katelyn Fiedler
Owner/Instructor
With over 15 years of dance instruction experience, Katelyn founded To The Pointe Dance Academy in 2013. She oversees curriculum development and teaches advanced ballet and pointe classes while maintaining the studio's Christian values and family-oriented environment.
Jamie Bergstrom
Marketing Director/Instructor
Jamie manages studio operations and marketing while teaching hip hop and jazz classes. Her background in dance education and community engagement helps maintain the academy's strong local presence and family-friendly atmosphere.
Kris Brockhoff
Artistic Director/Instructor
As artistic director, Kris choreographs recital pieces and competition routines while teaching advanced jazz and musical theatre classes. Her expertise in performance arts ensures students receive comprehensive training in stage presence and production elements.
Heidi Anglin
Front Desk Director
Heidi coordinates front desk operations and manages prop design for performances. Her organizational skills ensure smooth daily operations while contributing creative elements to the studio's production quality.
Brooke Pavek
Instructor
Brooke teaches elementary dance classes and assists with competition team preparation. Her focus on early childhood development through movement helps young students build foundational skills while fostering a love for dance.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide ballet, hip hop, jazz, acro, pointe, pom, lyrical, tap, and musical theatre classes for ages 18 months through adults.
Are parent observation opportunities available?
Yes, we host Parent Watch Weeks twice yearly and offer recital performances at TCU High School in December and May.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Our award-winning competitive program includes teams in multiple age divisions participating in regional and national competitions.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain certified instructors, clean facilities with updated equipment, and require proper dance attire to ensure safe learning environments.
How do registration and payments work?
Online registration and payment processing available through our Parent Portal, with flexible payment plans and early drop-off options.
Can I rent studio space for events?
Studio rental available for birthday parties and special events, including setup/tear-down assistance and themed decoration options.
Reviews (2)
Janeil Dropik
Sep 05, 2018
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You become part of a family when you dance with TTPDA. My two girls choose dance before anything else. They are treated fairly and with respect and yet their teachers challenge them and teach them discipline and how to take good care of themselves
Joe Wondra
Dec 04, 2017
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I highly recommend TTPDA, as a dance family of 3 girls who danced Studio Dance , Solos, Duets and Competition Teams we've been so pleased with our choice in a studio. From knowledgeable instructors to pleasant owners in a Christian family friendly environment the whole experience has just been great. Our girls have received so much more than dance instruction. They've come away
not only with a love of dance but with the poise and confidence to be successful in life. The positive attitude from the studio is contagious, you will be thrilled to become part of To The Pointe Dance Academy's Family
not only with a love of dance but with the poise and confidence to be successful in life. The positive attitude from the studio is contagious, you will be thrilled to become part of To The Pointe Dance Academy's Family
