Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Metairie & New Orleans, LA
Founded in 2002 by Kristen Moody, Dancer's Pointe has established itself as a premier dance education institution serving Metairie and New Orleans. Our faculty comprises highly qualified professionals with degrees in education, drama, communications, and dance, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. We offer specialized workshops led by professional performers and choreographers, fostering technical excellence and artistic growth. Our competition teams emphasize teamwork and skill development while our scholarship program and transfer credit policy support student accessibility.With state-of-the-art facilities across six studios and family-friendly pricing options, we provide age-appropriate classes for all skill levels. Our Teacher Graduate Program cultivates future dance educators while maintaining a supportive community environment that prioritizes both technical mastery and personal development.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Pointe
Contemporary
Tap
Summer Technique
Competition Teams
Scholarship Programs
Family Rates
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Our faculty includes certified dance educators with 15+ years of professional performance experience
- We offer specialized training in 8+ dance disciplines with industry-recognized choreographers
- Our competition teams have earned multiple high score awards at national events
- We provide transfer credit recognition for dancers transitioning from other studios
- Family rate discounts available for multiple class enrollments
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn classical techniques from experienced instructors with professional performance backgrounds. Classes cater to all levels from beginner to advanced, focusing on proper form, musicality, and performance quality while preparing dancers for competitive and professional opportunities.
Competition Teams
Our award-winning competition teams emphasize technical excellence and artistic innovation. Dancers receive specialized choreography training and participate in national competitions. The program fosters teamwork, discipline, and performance confidence while maintaining a supportive environment that celebrates individual growth and collective achievement through regular workshops and masterclasses.
Summer Technique
This intensive summer program focuses on technical skill development across multiple dance styles. Designed to maintain and enhance dance proficiency during school breaks, it features masterclasses from industry professionals. The curriculum combines foundational training with creative exploration to prepare students for competitive and performance opportunities throughout the year.
Scholarship Program
Our scholarship initiative supports talented dancers through financial assistance based on merit and need. The program ensures accessibility to quality dance education by reducing tuition costs while maintaining high instructional standards. Recipients gain valuable training opportunities and performance experience within our professional studio environment.
Faculty Training
This professional development program prepares emerging educators through mentorship and practical experience. Participants receive pedagogical training alongside performance techniques while assisting in classes. The curriculum emphasizes effective teaching methods, injury prevention, and age-appropriate instruction to cultivate qualified dance educators for the future.
People
Kristen Moody
Director
Founder of Dancer's Pointe with 21 years of leadership experience. Holds BA in Elementary Education and specializes in West Coast Swing. Expanded studio operations to Lakeview post-Katrina while maintaining educational excellence through professional development initiatives.
Stephanie Kammer-Taylor
Choreographer
Professional instructor with 18 years at Dancer's Pointe. Former Janet Jackson collaborator and Miss Universe head choreographer. Brings international performance experience to local students while maintaining global industry connections through her work with international production companies.
Harmony Acain
Instructor
20-year faculty member specializing in ballet, jazz, and lyrical. Trained at Broadway Dance Center and Edge Performing Arts Center. Award-winning choreographer with extensive television and pageant industry experience, including Miss Universe Pageant assistant choreography roles.
Amanda Frischhertz-Tassin
Faculty Member
Eleven-year instructor with BS in Business Administration. Former Elite Dancer award winner with professional performance credits including Beyonc's Super Bowl halftime show. Combines business acumen with dance expertise to develop competition choreography and mentor student performers.
Victoria Pizzo
Choreographer
BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University. Professional dancer featured in Netflix productions and Miss Universe choreography team. Brings Los Angeles industry connections to local students while maintaining active roles in film and television dance projects.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre styles.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our DP Thrive competition teams offer structured programs for serious dancers with regular performance and competition opportunities.
Are scholarships available?
We offer scholarship programs based on merit and financial need to support dedicated dance students.
How do I register for classes?
Contact our Metairie or Lakeview studios via phone or email to schedule a trial class and complete registration.
What age groups do you teach?
We offer age-appropriate classes for children starting at age 2 through adult dance enthusiasts.
Reviews (1)
Ashley B.
May 31, 2019
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I am a New Orleans transplant and had been researching dance schools for my 5 year old. Dancer's Pointe came highly recommended to me. I studied classic ballet, tap, and modern dance from the age of 3 until college on a non-professional level. My experience with Dancer's Pointe has been one of the worst I have ever experienced of any organization, in life, in general. One of my biggest qualms is their lack of communication. They send out monthly newsletters, which constantly lack very important details- details, which you either have to ask in person (because they do not respond to phone
