About UsFor 28 years, The Turning Pointe Dance Studio has been sharing our love of dance with the Boonslick Area (Boonville, MO and surrounding areas). The Turning Pointe strives to provide great dance instruction that promotes physical fitness, strength and artistry. “Arrive with a smile, leave with a Smile” is our motto. We love to dance and are passionate about running an inclusive, not exclusive dance program.
From pre-school to high school, our program focuses on instilling the love of the magical world of dance in our students while capturing their natural enthusiasm for music, movement, and self-expression. You will find that our program is designed to both educate students; always keeping in mind the special place that dancing has in their hearts. |
Joanie Coble -
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I love to dance and have since a very early age! I credit my first dance teacher, C.J. Brummeler for fostering my ability and love for the art. Early on I trained with many great teachers including Robert Davis (Pittsburg Ballet), Christopher Flynn, and the great jazz master, Gus Giordano.
I hold a BS in Education, Recreation and Dance from Central Michigan University and am a proud alumni of CMU Orchesis Dance Company - directed by Yvette Crandall, for which I was a soloist for 4 years. As a compliment to my dance training, I also loved and wholeheartedly embraced cheerleading. From Jr. High through High School, I cheered and competed. After graduation, Linda Rae Chappell hired me to teach summer cheer and dance camps all across the country for Dynamic Cheerleaders Association. For 7 summers, I taught and was part of the creative team that developed and choreographed the camp curriculum. I have coached and judged competitive cheer and dance professionally for years including state, regional and national competitions. Add to the list of my loves and you will find - the Theater! The theatrical experience is a huge part of my program, and we are so very fortunate to call Thespian Hall our performance Hall. I have choreographed/directed and/ or performed for numerous theater groups and programs. The Turning Pointe has been my passion for over two decades. Currently our program consists of instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, acrodance and hip hop for girls and boys ages 3 years to adult. We constantly strive to provide great dance instruction that inspires and motivates our students to reach beyond their perceived potential. By building confidence, most of our dancers far exceed their natural ability. The Turning Pointe program is designed to be inclusive keeping to my personal philosophy that dance is for everyone willing to rise to the challenge! |