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Starting Pointe as an Adult? Here Are Some Unique Challenges, Plus Helpful Exercises

Starting Pointe as an Adult? Here Are Some Unique Challenges, Plus Helpful Exercises

by Robin Holland, MCSP, HCPC | Dec 28, 2021 | Top Stories, Training

Pointework is often considered the pinnacle of ballet training and a fundamental part of our modern ballet culture. If you have been working hard in class, it’s natural to aspire to pointe. But if you’re an adult student, you may ask, “Am I too old to start?” While...
How Adult Students Can Prep for a Safe Return to the Studio

How Adult Students Can Prep for a Safe Return to the Studio

by Lindsay Martell | Jun 10, 2021 | Training

After a year (or more) of virtual classes, it’s finally time to unplug and head back to the studio. Exciting? Absolutely. A little scary? Definitely. For Valerie Diamond, a 62-year-old dancer in San Francisco, California, the nervousness wasn’t something...
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