ThePointeShop Model Search 2026

ThePointeShop Model Search is an annual charity event benefiting non-profit organizations in the dance community. Two dancers will be selected as ThePointeShop Model for 2026 and will represent ThePointeShop & Dancer’s Choice in promotional materials, websites, social media, print, and email blasts from May 2026–April 2027.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026

Pay Application Fee – $35

Application fee is non-refundable. Applications will not be reviewed until the fee has been submitted.

Eligibility & Important Notes

Applicant must be en pointe and between the ages of 11–18 as of Saturday, April 9, 2026.
Applicant must be located in the United States to apply.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Applications will not be reviewed until the $35 application fee has been submitted.
The application fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance as an Ambassador or Model.

Quick reminder: Photos and videos do not have to be professional — they just need to be clear. Videos and photos with multiple dancers without a clear identification of which dancer the applicant is WILL NOT be considered.

Key Dates

Round 1 Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
Semi-Finalists Announced: March 1, 2026 (on social media)
In-Person Weekend: Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2026 (Southern California)

How Does The Competition Work?

ROUND 1: Application

Pay non-refundable application fee – $35
Pay Application Fee
Application and submission form will be emailed to you within 3 days of application fee payment.
Submit 2 photos: headshot and dance photo
Submit dance video (30–60 seconds) en pointe

ROUND 2: Semi-Finals

Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Santa Ana, CA

Master Class
Tech / Staging
Professional Photo Shoot
Video filming for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Individual Evaluations: Center & Across the Floor Combinations

Semi-Finalists will be judged based on: Dance Technique, Stage Presence, Musicality, & Creativity

ROUND 3: Model Search Show

Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Warm Up Class
Tech / Staging Rehearsal
Performance & Winner Announced

Semi-Finals & Finals Participation Requirements

Participation fee for the weekend of Semi-Finals and the Final Round Competition is $375 + 5 tickets to the live competition.

If you do not pay the participation fee and attend the event, you will forfeit your Semi-Finalist title.

ThePointeShop Semi-Finalists will receive

Master Class
Goody Bag (including matching leotard and skirt)
Professional Photo Shoot (headshot and dance photos)
Features on ThePointeShop social media

2026 Models Will Receive

25% discount at ThePointeShop for the year as ThePointeShop Model
$1,000 in prizes including pointe shoes and goodies from each brand
$1,800 photoshoot with world renowned photographer Ballet Zaida
Feature on ThePointeShop website, emails, and socials throughout the year
Exclusive merchandise from ThePointeShop

2026 Ambassadors Will Receive

10% discount at ThePointeShop for the year
Feature on ThePointeShop website, emails, and socials throughout the year
Exclusive merchandise from ThePointeShop