Students of the nonprofit West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Academy recently completed both the physical and written examination for classical ballet level II, and are now eligible to begin pointe work studies.
The students are are Jessica King, Kira Kane, ReyAnne Simpliciano, Moe Kawakami, Maya Calilao and Luna Branum.
Ballet students who wish to dance on pointe are required to have taken at least three years of classical ballet technique, attending a minimum of three classes per week.
Pointe work is demanding. Pointe shoe candidates must be at least 11 years old, have good alignment and posture, physically be able to execute certain technical classical ballet elements, and must pass a 100 question written exam of ballet terms.
Info: 329-8876 www.whdt.org. ■