In July/Aug (of 27th academic year) an educational pilot project for PASSAGE: a Juneteenth journey establishes PWP’s first community partnership with the Y Association in Summit County OH. During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, discussions had begun with the Y’s leadership, in order to establish Infinite Legacy Project education in Y programming. Despite grant shortfalls, The ILP presented these summer classes as a gift to Y students in the Thrive program. In live and remote class segments, students explored jazz, African dance, the history of Juneteenth and Harriet Jacobs, and the visual art of PASSAGE (created by former ILP scholarship student, now ILP instructor & visual artist, Makaylah Clark).

In Sep (of 26th academic year) Pointillism Jazz Consort presents a LecDem: PUTTING IT TOGETHER, at The Athenaeum in Alexandria VA. Athenaeum is an art gallery & national historic landmark which houses Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). This performance is designed to introduce potential community partners/corporate sponsors to hallmark components of Pointillism’s original art & engagement. ‘Snapshots’ of repertory, above-the-ceiling® educational materials, & audience participation give attendees a glimpse of the palette with which Pointillism creates projects. Blending live & remote performances simultaneously in VA, OH, NYC, & UK

In March (of 25th academic year) the world is locked-down due to pandemic. Akron After School is curtailed mid-term. Pointillism Jazz Consort produces a film about hope – inspired by the healing words of Marc Bamuthi Joseph. UNDIVIDED is set to music of the incomparable Aloe Blacc’s HELLO WORLD.

In June (of 24th academic year) Pointillism appears at ASCPL for premiere of TOONZ: a celebration of world’s favorite cartoons. TOONZ is a concept concert with fun pieces from: THE FLINTSTONES, PINK PANTHER, DONALD DUCK W HUEY, DEWEY, & LOUIE, PONYO, & Pointillism’s signature piece celebrating Jack Cole, WUTZ JAZZ.

Fall 2018/Spring 2019, (of 23rd academic year) The ILP again joins AAS in a small 3-school revitalization of public school outreach programming for 8-week sessions in fall & spring. High school age ILP members, Makaylah & Maliyah Clark & Lonnie Milliken, serve as class assistants, preparing to be outreach instructors upon reaching adulthood.

In Jan (of 22nd academic year) students of The ILP begin work on a collaboration with world-renowned photojournalist Sebastian Rich to create choreography to his profound pictures of refugees from nations around the world. The piece, REFUGE, is premiered at Westminster to ADAGIO FOR STRINGS by Samuel Barber. A documentary of the process is part of the UNHCR #NoLostGeneration initiative in Summer 2017. In Dec (of 21st academic year) a holiday film celebrating inspiration & unity in our world is released by Pointillism & The ILP. ILLUMINATE… with world friends shares perspectives of illumination from around the world.

In April (of 21st academic year) Suzanne Winland begins copyright process for SUS-SOUS AT THE BALLET (an e-book about process of training, rehearsing, & performing). Simultaneously, the trademark process for above-the-ceiling® educational humanities materials is begun. The mark will cover all learning/research materials in the new book, as well as CULTURE CLUES accompanying ILP productions, LecDems scripts, ILP production scripts, & free online humanities encyclopedia for continuous ILP engagement.

In June/July (of 20th academic year) The ILP with Pointillism Member Veronica Shreffler-Moss (Neubert) mounted a 6 month-long social media project WORLD > selfie. A free e-book, WORLD > selfie: an online cultural adventure for explorers of all ages! is published on Apple Books in Dec (of 20th academic year) as a learning resource for participants in the project. (This sets the standard for CULTURE CLUES resources for The ILP. In 2017 a project notebook is produced for REFUGE, following the process of ILP research with Sebastian Rich’s photojournalism.)

In June (at end of 19th academic year) ALICE IN WONDERLAND (a walkabout adventure!) Culminating adventure of AAS & The ILP in Akron.

In June (at end of 18th academic year) Pointillism reprises A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with fully professional cast of principal characters

In Jan (of 17th academic year) Pointillism’s Choreography Outreach Initiative [COI] produces a special project for Dance Etc School of the Arts in VA. In June (at end of 16th academic year) TALES OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. Matt Lopez joins Pointillism Jazz Consort. Collab w students of Dance Etc School of the Arts in VA.

In July (at end of 16th academic year) Pointe West Studio in Copley OH closes & The Infinite Legacy Project scholarship program is moved to its home in Westminster Presbyterian Church of Akron.

In Fall 2010/Spring 2011 (of 15th academic year) PWP expands its outreach programming in the Akron After School program funded by a Millennium Grant from State of OH. Free basic ballet classes are now available in 30 classes per week at 27 public schools in the greater Akron area at all Akron Public Schools primary CLCs. (A total of 898 students are served during the two 8-week sessions.

In Spring 2009 PWP presents its first Infinite Legacy Project scholarship to LaShay McGregor of AAS program. La Shay will study throughout the Spring at Pointe West & join COP students onstage for GRADUATION FÊTE. Announcement of Millennium Grant for expansion of AAS program into all 27 primary schools of APS. ILP education will expand to 30 classes per week during two 8-week sessions of AAS in Fall/Spring of academic year. This large outreach program will help to fund engagement performances for scholarship students of The ILP, supplemented with sponsorships. In Sep (of 14th academic year) The ILP begins to develop as the engagement/education mission of Pointillism Jazz Consort. In Oct of 2011, The ILP will replace the COP program as the training school for Pointillism.

In July (of 13th academic year) Premiere of METRO: in the state of mind AT CAPITAL FRINGE IN DC, JULY. Ivry Newsome joins Pointillism Jazz Consort & later becomes Regisseur of the Company. The Fringe season runs for six performances from July 10 – 20, as well as Flash Haps on the DC METRO line & at the TORPEDO FACTORY ARTS CENTER in Alexandria.

In June (at end of 12th academic year) PWP produces its 12th full-length production, CINDERELLA. Script & choreography by Suzanne Winland (with additional staging by Joli Oliver). In Dec (of 12th academic year) produces a new collaboration for its 11th Gift-to-the Community Tour. Concept for 21C immersive production of NUTCRACKER IN CANDYLAND, script, & choreography by Suzanne Winland.

In June (at end of 11th academic year) PWP is commissioned to produce its 11th full-length production, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, (as part of the Children’s Summer Reading Program) AT ASCPL Main Auditorium. In Dec (of 12th academic season) Pointillism presents ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER WITH ASO Choreography by Suzanne Winland.

In March (of 10th academic year) Pointillism Jazz Consort presents THE FIRE OF DANCE: A CELEBRATION OF LATIN DANCE & MUSIC in a free concert at its new home at ASCPL Main Auditorium. In December (of 11th academic year) PWP reprises NUTCRACKER WITH AN ATTITUDE at state-of-the-art new ASCPL Auditorium. 

In June (of 9th academic year) PWP produces its 9th production: AURORA’S WEDDING, written & coached by Suzanne Winland. Choreography by Suzanne Winland (w additional pieces by Joli Oliver). In June (at end of 9th academic year) PWS sends 3 students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC for summer studies. (These younger students study at Levels III & IV – in higher female levels of the Academy.)

In June (of 8th academic year) PWP produces its 8th full-length production: TALES OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, written & coached by Suzanne Winland. In June (at end of 8th academic year) PWS sends 2 students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC for summer studies. (Students study at Levels I & III – the two highest female levels of the Academy.)

In Fall 2002/Spring 2003 (of 7th academic year) PWP moves its outreach programming to the new Akron After School program – with free basic ballet classes at 3 public schools in the greater Akron area. In June (at end of 7th academic year) PWS sends 2 students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC for summer studies. (Students study at Levels I & III – the two highest female levels of the Academy.) 

In March (of 6th academic year) PWP COP repertory is presented in its 2nd spring rep concert, FOSSE’S NY, with original jazz repertory celebrating the innovations of Bob Fosse, Carter Pan, Michael Bennett, & Jack Cole on Broadway & in film. Free rep performances take place at the historic Balch St theatre (a Y ASSOC facility). This new concert season is titled MASTERPIECES IN MOTION SERIES. PWP produces its 6th full-length production: MASTERPIECES IN MOTION. PWS sends 3 students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC for summer studies.

In March (of 5th academic year) PWP/COP repertory is presented in premiere Spring Concert, MASTERPIECES IN MOTION. Level I students present their own short choreography pieces. Concert also presents historic jazz pieces by Bob Fosse & Jack Cole, as well as repertory by Suzanne Winland. In June (of 5th academic year) PWP produces its 5th production: Y2D: A ROCK MUSICAL. PWS sends three students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC for summer studies. (Students study at Levels I & III – the two highest female levels of the Academy.)

Pointe West Performances, Inc. is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public charity. PWP partners with WSVA to produce: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE. In June (at end of 4th academic year) PWS sends two students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet for summer studies (again at Level I – highest level, as well as Level III).

PWP partners with WSVA to produce: A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN. In June (at end of 3rd academic year) PWS sends two more advanced level students to the Kirov Academy of Ballet for summer studies (again at Level I – the highest female level, as well as Level III, the second highest).

In June (at end of 2nd academic year) PWS sends its first student to the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC for summer studies. The student is accepted into Level I (the highest female level – in preparation for a performance career). PWP produces its second full-length production: LITTLE WOMEN.

In January (of premiere academic year) Pointe West Performances is established as the non profit of the school – to provide superlative training in dance, theatre, & the humanities – with a mission of outreach to the greater community by providing free performances. First full-length production: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. The Class of Perfection program is initiated at PWP, modeled after the Vaganova Institute in Russia.

In August Pointe West Studio opens as a community dance school & professional training program in Copley OH.