On Pointe
Stay home and dance on...
Christy, Eryn, Brianna, Elaine, Linda, Niki, Chance, Katilin, Amanda, Deyhana, Michaela
Going Live on our Main Page
Friday April 3 at 2pm-Ms Amanda Voice and Piano
Monday April 6 at 12pm-Ms Bri dancer health and fitness
Tuesday April 7 at 1pm-Ms Michaela Violin Instructor will play for you live and Q&A after
Wednesday April 8
Thursday April 9
Friday April 10 at 12pm-Ms Noelle Dance Instructor will go live to discuss dance life after High school
Please stay tuned as we are working on some special guests
Dance Classes have taken to Zoom!
Whats Happening with Music Students
Voice, Piano and Flute...Oh My
Hello students!
What an interesting end to March we have had! Although we have had some major changes, I am so grateful that we can still meet for lessons online! How cool that we live in a time that we can communicate via the internet, and continue to embrace our art!
Awesome job sending in your practice videos! Keep sending them at least weekly!
Voice students!
~ Use the tracks that I have sent you and record yourself singing with them.
~ Warm up your body AND voice before you record!
~ Pay attention to the technical things that we have been working on, especially markings in your music (breaths, dynamics, etc...).
Piano students!
~ Make a recording of the current piece that you are working on.
~ Warm up with your scales or any other exercises that we do during your lessons.
~ Check your posture and hand position; use your metronome!
Flute students!
~ Make a recording of the current piece that you are working on.
~ Warm up with your scales and long tones on your instrument.
~ Stand tall and get your breath moving through all of the notes!
Summer 2020
Summer info Dates TBD
- Dance
- Voice
- Flute
- Piano
- Violin
- Clarinet
- Musical Theatre.....
You Read that right, we are so excited to introduce Musical Theatre Zoombie.....
Zoombies...The Musical
I am so excited to introduce our first On Pointe Musical this summer!
Zombies is a fun new musical by the incredible Roger Emerson and John Jacobson. This musical's theme is all about inclusion and anti-bullying, while using a hilarious script. We will be one of the FIRST places in the country to premier this show! How amazing is that?!?
Stay tuned for Zombies audition information. You do not have to be a current student to audition for the show.
Join our Facebook/Instagram communities for more info!
Welcome our new Staff Members
Noelle Millis-Dance Instructor/Choreographer
NOELLE MILLIS started her training and love for dance at the age of 2 in Oxford, Michigan. As a member of a competitive team, she became a regionally and nationally ranked competitor and traveled around the country performing and training in as many styles as she could. Upon her high school graduation, Noelle couldn’t imagine her life without dance so she decided to continue her education by attending Oakland University and became a member of Oakland University’s Dance Department in 2013. Here she was a member of Oakland Dance Theatre, Oakland’s Repertory Dance Company and was selected to perform with the professional company Patterson Rhythm Pace. Noelle has worked with many choreographers including Mario Bermudez Gil, Catherine Coury, Ann Cooley, Joshua Ekblom, Stephanie Batten Bland, Amy Cova, Marcus White, Stephanie Pizzo, Gregory Patterson, Teresa Muller and many more. Noelle is a recent graduate from Oakland University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance and won the Matilda award for “Distinguished Dance Student”. Since her graduation in 2017, Noelle has been a seasonal performer for Oakland Church in Rochester, Michigan and has performed in numerous shows in Downtown Detroit such as “Women’s Work” and “#ornot” just to name a few. Besides performing, Noelle loves working with kids of all ages so it was an honor to accept this job at On Pointe and she absolutely can’t wait to join this family!!
Michaela Bourns-Violin Instructor
Michaela began studying classical violin in 2007. She participated in orchestras for seven years including the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra. Michaela tutored children ages 5-12 in beginning and intermediate violin, viola, and cello classes, as well as mentored for three years in the Flint Philharmonia Orchestra. Michaela has performed in countless recitals, duets, auditions, concerts, and Solo and Ensemble. Michaela has also received a level II FSPA Honors Program Certificate.
Deyhana Thompson-Voice, Piano, Clarinet Instructor
Deyhana holds two degrees from the University of Michigan-Flint; a Bachelors of Science in Music Performance and a Master of Art in Art Administration. During her time in school, she performed in the University Chorale, Chamber Singers and Wind Symphony. She was also a solo/small group performer for various activities around campus and in the Flint Community.
She attended Jackson State University where she performed in Opera Workshop, the University Choir, Chorale and various small ensembles that performed in churches and organizations throughout the City of Jackson, MS. Deyhana had the distinct honor to perform with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra during her time as a student Jackson State University.
Deyhana has experience performing multiple genres of music including classical, gospel, jazz, opera and musical theater. She has also performed songs in English, Italian, Latin, French and German.
She has performed in multiple choirs in the Flint area including church choirs, Flint Festival Chorus, Carolyn Mawby Chorale and Flint Community Ensemble to name a few.
Deyhana has taught lessons on and off for many years and enjoys teaching and inspiring students to cultivate their love for music at any level.
Deyhana is the mother of twin 15 year old boys, Malik and Malachi; she also serves the Flint Community as a Community Development Grant Coordinator and Environmental Officer for the City of Flint.
On Pointe School of Dance Music and Fitness
Email: office@onpointedance.com
Website: www.onpointedance.com
Location: 3772 South Lapeer Road, Metamora, MI, USA
Phone: 810-678-2903
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onpointedancemi