Addressing Fear in Pointe Work November 12, 2018 We all know how exciting it is to tell a student they are ready for pointe. But we also know the journey ahead in pointe work is fraught with obstacles and fears one absolutely must overcome if they are to… Read More Addressing Fear in Pointe Work
Three Fundamentals of Safe Pointe Work January 29, 2018 Above all, we prioritize safety. While we want our dancers whipping out strings of fouetté turns and series of hops en pointe, what we want more than that is for our dancers to have longevity and undamaged bodies.Pointe training is… Read More Three Fundamentals of Safe Pointe Work
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
Guidelines for Starting a Student on Pointe July 19, 2015 Pointe work carries some risk of injury. Far too many students suffer injury in their first few years en pointe, sometimes because we, their teachers, expect too much too soon. Slow, gradual buildup of strength is the best way… Read More Guidelines for Starting a Student on Pointe
Conditioning Principles to Improve Pointe Work May 8, 2015 Is there such a thing as pushing your students too far when it comes to pointe work? I certainly believe there is, and I must admit, after reading Ruth Brinkerhoff’s “Pointe 1: An Introduction to Pointe Work”, … Read More Conditioning Principles to Improve Pointe Work
The Twelve Week Rule February 21, 2015 One of the hardest things a pointe teacher faces is the fear that their students may injure themselves. This, of course, is the last thing we want for our students. Too often the students are pushed too hard too soon, and… Read More The Twelve Week Rule
