Plett Pointe

24/10/2026

Did you know that barre work is one of the most important parts of a ballet dancer’s training?

Beyond warming up, barre exercises help dancers develop strength, balance, coordination, alignment and control... building the essential foundations for beautiful, confident movement.

Every tendu, plié and dégagé makes a difference!

✨ Strong foundations. Beautiful technique. Lifelong progress.

23/10/2026

🩰✨ A celebration of progress, dedication, and a love for dance!

We are so proud of our students as they take on their Royal Academy of Dance exams tomorrow.

23/10/2026

✨ We’re Ready! ✨

We’re so excited for our internationally accredited Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Class Awards, hosted at Greenwood Bay College - GBC! 🩰

We can’t wait to see our students shine, celebrate their progress, and share their love and joy of dancing. 💕✨

12/08/2026

🩰✨ PLETT POINTE | DANCE FOR GROWTH 2026 ✨🩰

We are incredibly proud of our Plett Pointe dancers who competed at the Dance For Growth Competition in Mossel Bay on 1 August!

Our dancers took to the stage in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz, performing with confidence, passion and dedication. ❤️

We are so proud of the results they achieved!

🏆 JAZZ
🥇 Shae Steyn & Ayva Johnson – Jazz Duet

🩰 BALLET
🥇 Ayva Johnson – Ballet Solo
🏆 Most Outstanding Ballet Performance of the Day

🥈 Milané Stoltz – Ballet Solo

🥈 Ciara O'Leary – Ballet Solo

🥈 Milané Stoltz & Charlotte Thomlinson – Ballet Duet

🥈 Amelia Leslie & Kylie Pohlman – Ballet Duet

🥇 Milané Stoltz, Milena Pepic Reimer, Sophia Pepic Reimer & Charlotte Thomlinson – Ballet Quartet

🥉 Kayla Gunter, Gianna Baadjies & Kendal Perks-Meyer – Ballet Trio

💫 CONTEMPORARY

🥈 Ayva Johnson – Contemporary Solo

🥇 Contemporary Group
Group members:
Amber Wylie • Tallulah Crouch • Ayla Jamieson • Hannah Mohamed • Holly Durandt • Courtnay Anderson • Livia Wattrus • Leah Solomons • Shae Steyn • Milané Stoltz • Ayva Johnson

❤️ To all our Plett Pointe dancers — we are SO proud of you!
Your hard work, commitment and love for dance were evident in every performance.

Thank you for representing Plett Pointe with such passion and pride!

Keep dancing, keep growing and keep shining! ✨

22/07/2026

💜 Looking back at the Southern Cape Art Festival... ✨

While the performances on stage were magical, some of our favourite memories were made behind the scenes.

From the excitement in the dressing room, the final touches before going on stage, and the nervous butterflies before the music began, to the laughter, hugs, and smiles after each performance—these are the moments that make the journey so special.

This is where confidence grows, friendships are strengthened, and unforgettable memories are made. Every dancer shares the same excitement, supports one another, and celebrates each achievement together.

These moments remind us that dance is about so much more than the performance itself. They capture the heart of why we do what we do.
💜 For the love of dance.

✨ Here's to the memories made at the Southern Cape Art Festival, and to many more still to come!

22/07/2026

🌟 Southern Cape Art Festival Success 🌟

At Plett Pointe, we believe dance is about so much more than medals and marks. Every time our dancers step onto the stage, they grow in confidence, courage, resilience, and artistry.

This festival was a beautiful celebration of their hard work, passion, and love for dance.Thank you George Foundation of the Arts for a wonderful festival and experience.

We couldn't be prouder of every performer who shared their heart with the audience. 💜🩰

✨ Highlights:

🥇 Contemporary Group – Storm – 82% | Gold
Talullah Crouch, Holly Durandt, Mackenzie Jansen van Rensburg, Hannah Mohamed, Milané Stoltz, Livia Wattrus, Shae Steyn, Jessica Jankelow, Sarah Sinclair, Ayva Johnson, and Peyton van Wyk.

🥇 Ballet Solo
Milané Stoltz – 81% | Gold
Ayva Johnson – 79% | Silver

🥇 Ballet Improvisation
Kendal Perks Meyer – 84% | Gold
Ayva Johnson – 82% | Gold
Milané Stoltz – 80% | Gold
Giana Baadjies – 79% | Silver
Kayla Gunter – 79% | Silver

🥇 Contemporary Solo
Ayva Johnson – 80% | Gold

🥇 Ballet Quartet – 80% | Gold
Milané Stoltz, Kate Pask, Charlotte Tomlinson & Peyton van Wyk

🥇 Jazz Quartet – 80% | Gold
River Ryan, Alyssa Victor, Blake Whitcher & Ava Wattrus

🥇 Modern Improvisation
River Ryan – 85% | Gold
Alyssa Victor – 79% | Silver

🥇 Ballet Duets
Kendal Perks Meyer & Kayla Gunter – 80% | Gold
Milané Stoltz & Charlotte Tomlinson – 79% | Silver
Ciara O'Leary & Lucy Durandt – 72% | Silver

To every dancer, thank you for your commitment, perseverance, and joy. You stepped onto the stage with courage, performed from the heart, and continued to grow.

That is what makes us proud. Congratulations to each and every one of you! ✨💜

09/07/2026

06/07/2026

🩰What is the best thing ballet teaches you...

Resilience?
Discipline?
Confidence?
How to keep going, even when things don't go perfectly?

Long after the classes and performances are over, these are the lessons that stay with you for life. Ballet doesn't just shape dancers... it shapes people. ✨

30/06/2026

30/05/2026

Why is ballet so good for baby brains? 🩰🧠

Ballet isn’t just “cute movement” it’s serious brain-building work happening through dance.

When babies and toddlers are introduced to movement-based activities like Ballet, their brains are rapidly forming new neural connections that support learning, coordination, and emotional development.

Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:

✨ Brain + body connection is firing fast
Simple steps like pointing toes, balancing, and turning help strengthen the communication between the brain’s motor and sensory systems.

🎵 Rhythm builds cognitive pathways
Moving to music supports memory, pattern recognition, and early maths skills, the brain LOVES rhythm.

🧠 Boosts coordination & spatial awareness
Learning where the body is in space helps with future skills like writing, reading, and sports.

💛 Emotional regulation starts early
Structured movement with music helps little ones learn calm focus, patience, and confidence.

👶 Language development gets a lift
Following instructions like “arms up” or “freeze” supports listening skills and vocabulary growth.

Ballet in early childhood isn’t about perfection, it’s about wiring the brain for balance, focus, creativity, and confidence.
And the best part? It feels like play. 🩰
📸Jimmy Parratt