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As the Season Starts, Here’s How to Prep Your Feet for Long Hours on Pointe

As the Season Starts, Here’s How to Prep Your Feet for Long Hours on Pointe

by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 20, 2021 | Health & Body

Ballet seasons are starting up again. But returning to long rehearsal days on pointe can be really challenging, especially after past seasons’ spotty schedules and pandemic-related modifications. With the shift back to full-time work, dancers once again face the...
Ask Amy: Part of My Toenail Broke Off. Can I Still Do Pointework?

Ask Amy: Part of My Toenail Broke Off. Can I Still Do Pointework?

by Amy Brandt | Nov 3, 2020 | Ask Amy, Health & Body

A large chunk of my big toenail broke off. How long may it take to heal, and what precautions should I take while dancing? —Lauren Ouch. Losing a toenail is no fun. According to Dr. Alan Woodle, a podiatrist who has worked with Pacific Northwest Ballet, a big toenail...
Need Blister Relief? Try These 5 Tips for Happier Feet

Need Blister Relief? Try These 5 Tips for Happier Feet

by Josie Garthwaite | Aug 10, 2017 | Health & Body

Sally Turkel never had a problem with her feet. Tape on her big and little toes was all she needed before slipping on her pointe shoes. But when she joined Colorado Ballet as a young dancer, the new demands of company life took a toll, and blisters became a constant...
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