The First Weeks of Pointe Class July 30, 2016 Many teachers will be ushering their students into the first few weeks of pointe training this upcoming season. For many students, it is a very exciting time of choosing the right shoes, preparing their feet for the challenges ahead, sewing… Read More The First Weeks of Pointe Class
Planning Your Intermediate Pointe Class October 30, 2015 The first two years of pointe work should be very carefully limited and controlled. Too much too soon has proven to be detrimental in pointe class. As with any class, there is a simple formula teachers can use to plan… Read More Planning Your Intermediate Pointe Class
Posture Checklist for Ballet Students August 14, 2015 “The total picture of a dancer: legs, arms, head, hands, feet, expression, can be compared to a chord on the piano, with all of the correct notes striking at the same time.” — Alan Hooper, former… Read More Posture Checklist for Ballet Students
Choosing Class Format for Beginning Pointe August 8, 2015 A very important first step in Pointe class planning is choosing the appropriate class format for your students. Each class is different, and each teacher has her own style of structuring those first lessons. Today we dive into some of… Read More Choosing Class Format for Beginning Pointe
