4Pointe is the outcome of Lynne Charles' 7 years of independent research in pointe training and is a philosophy and training method that better prepares ballet dancers for the challenges of the 21st century. 4Pointe’s innovative method allows dancers to be highly articulate, have a better connection to the floor, and be better equipped to face the challenges in present and future choreography all while staying healthy with low to no injury.

It is a goal orientated, specific method of pointe exercises done mainly at the barre. It is not meant to replace classical pointe classes. It is meant to go hand-in-hand with traditional training to evolve pointe technique.

It will increase articulation, develop strength, and the speed needed to be more accurate and articulate on pointe.

Teaching today is challenging! Dance styles and the boundaries in different dance forms are dissolving and merging at a rapid rate. Therefore as teachers, we must better prepare dancers for these extreme difficulties. So, how do we maintain tradition and yet move forward? How do we encourage mastery and transformational learning to achieve goals without inhibiting creativity? This is the big question. The usefulness of teaching the 4Pointe syllabus will prove itself to be integral to a dancer’s development.

There is a myriad of issues dancers face, such as going on pointe for the first time, going through rehabilitation after an injury, coming back after having a baby, discovering pointe work as an adult, or professionals adapting to contemporary repertoire, it is clear that pointe training has not undergone the advancements seen in classical ballet training.

4Pointe benefits all tiers of the dance industry from hobby to professional dancers to dance teachers and even ballet masters in professional dance companies. By being 4Pointe certified, you will become part of a community of a select few. Invest in 4Pointe’s methodology and certification, and you will enhance your teaching skills, dance organization, and the development of future dancers.

Level 1

BB / Basic Beginner age 10-12 (pre-professional) Level 1

BS / Beginner Student 10-12 and up (hobby ballet) Level 1

AB / Adult Beginner (adult) (hobby or pre-professional) Level 1

RM / Returning Mothers (post-pregnancy) Level 1

RH / Rehab for students and adults returning after injury Level 1

Level 2 & 3

IS / Intermediate Students (students who will become pre-professional)

IH / Intermediate Hobby Students (students who remain hobby level, but are more serious about pointe)

IA / Intermediate Adults (retired dancers, dance teachers, and retired dance teachers)

AS / Advanced Students (those who will become professional dancers)

AH / Advanced Hobby Students (those with long-time training and might decide to become professional)

AA / Advanced Adults (retired dancers, teachers, and serous adult students)

P / Professionals (professional dancers)