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Upcoming Events
Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive -- July 2011
Russian Pointe, the official shoe of the Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive, will be conducting pointe shoe fittings at this prestigious training program in Connecticut (July 10 and 24) and New York (July 11-12 and 25-26).
Dance USA
Join Russian Pointe as we take part in the largest gathering of dance professionals at this conference in Chicago.
Aleksandra Efimova is chair of the planning committee of the Opening Ceremony for Dance USA!
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New Products
Summer is here, along with the new summer collection from AinslieWear bodysuits. Designed by a former professional dancer from the National Ballet of Canada, the AinslieWear leotards are known for their exceptional quality and fabulous fit. Check out the new colors and combos from this prestigious collection, arriving mid-June.
See all of the styles!
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Summer Survival Kit
Prepare your dancer for summer camp with our fantastic must-have Summer Survival Kit. Filled with all of your summer needs, the kit includes a Super Pinky Ball, a Russian Pointe water bottle, Prima Soft tights, pointe shoe glue and toe tape, a stitch kit, a mesh bag and bio freeze. Pick one up today! |
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Featured in DRN
The Russian Pointe Dance Boutique was highlighted in a full article in Dance Retailer News in May 2011. The article featured photos of the boutique as well as interviews with Aleksandra Efimova and Russian Pointe Dance Boutique Manager Tiffany Lawson.
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Connect with Aleksandra & Co. on Facebook
Want to know where Aleksandra is today? Or when the next special event will be? Stay connected to all of us at Russian Pointe on Facebook! You can now become a fan of Aleksandra Efimova, Russian Pointe, and our newest company, Growing Through Arts. Check us out!
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Russian Pointe Supports:
Russian Pointe is pleased to have sponsored the following organizations in the month of May 2011.
- On Your Toes Academy
- POINTE Magazine
- WFMT 98.7 FM
- River North Dance Chicago
Please visit our Sponsorship page to see the many others that have received support from Russian Pointe in 2010 and 2011.
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Russian Pointe Newsletter
June 2011 |
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Message from Aleksandra
Growing Through Arts™ Books Have Arrived!
The first shipment of The Ballet Series story books and Practice & Play books have arrived, and already pre-orders are being fulfilled! Designed for children ages 2 to 6, these charming storybooks and companion activity books, based on the classic tales of The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, are the perfect products to get a future generation interested in taking ballet. Contact Ali Aguilar at orders@growingthrougharts.com to order books and toys for your store! |
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Aleksandra Hosts First Book Signing 
On May 21, Aleksandra Efimova signed the first official copies of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet by Aleksandrasm at a performance of
Sleeping Beauty by the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance. Children loved coloring in characters from Sleeping Beauty, and they couldn't wait to tell Aleksandra about how much they love ballet as they got their very own copy of the book. Read more > |
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'Kids Corner' Added to Russian Pointe
Dance Boutique
Aspiring ballerinas will be enthralled with the new kids section at the Russian Pointe Dance Boutique. This interactive area features new lines of children's dancewear, copies of the Growing Through Arts™ storybooks, activities kids can do from the Growing Through Arts™ Practice & Play Books, and a DVD featuring images from the storybooks set to music from The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella ballets. Trust us - kids will be begging to come back! |
Growing Through Arts™ Catalogue Arrives
All Russian Pointe Retailers recently received copies of the first Growing Through Arts™ Catalogue, along with our new Russian Pointe Retailer agreement. These books and toys will be a must-have item this back-to-school season, especially for children starting ballet for the first time!
Contact Ali Aguilar at orders@growingthrougharts.com to inquire about wholesale pricing.
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Growing Through Arts™ To Appear at Trade Show
This summer, Growing Through Arts™ will be on the road attending our first trade show in New York City! Look for us at Children's Club, held at Pier 94 from July 31 to Aug. 2. Open to the public, this trade show features everything from children's and babies fashion to children's gift items, art, and toys. There will also be free family activities, demonstrations, prize drawings and more. Hope to see you there!
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Molly Beck Joins Russian Pointe Business Development Team
 Molly Beck, formerly in customer service at Russian Pointe, has joined the company's business development team. A native of St. Louis, MO, Molly started dancing at age 3 and has studied ballet, tap, and jazz. She majored in dance management at the School of American Dance and Arts Management at Oklahoma City University and has worked in the finance department for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Molly is looking forward to meeting and building relationships with many Russian Pointe retailers!
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Courtney May Promoted to Boutique Assistant Manager
 Courtney May, an experienced professional dancer, is pleased to be promoted to Assistant Manager of the Russian Pointe Dance Boutique. Originally from Ashland, Ky., Courtney studied ballet, tap, and jazz at the Ashland Regional Dance Theatre and receive her BFA in Arts Management and Dance from Brenau University. She has danced professionally with the Gainesville Ballet and the Jeslyn Dance Gallery, where she served as ballet mistress. Courtney is excited to continue to help dancers find the perfect shoes and accessories at the Russian Pointe Dance Boutique.
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Aleksandra Attends Joffrey Spring Gala Fundraiser
Photo courtesy of Chicago Corporate Photography
The Joffrey Ballet never does anything small, least of all their annual fundraiser. The April 29 event began with a performance at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago, followed by dinner and dancing at the Palmer House Hilton. Aleksandra said one of the highlights of this year's event was meeting the new Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who is a passionate supporter of the arts in Chicago.
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