by Kendall Baab, MSc, BA, CPT | May 9, 2023 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+
If you are a pre-pointe dancer, you may need to do some strength training outside of class. Going on pointe is a huge accomplishment, but your whole body—not just your ankles and feet—needs to be prepared for the increased demands of pointework. You must maintain your...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 13, 2022 | The Latest
Dear Dance Lovers, I am so excited to announce that Pointe+ has officially launched, and you are invited to join us! Whether you are a serious ballet student, professional dancer or devoted enthusiast, you likely want to consume all that you can about our beloved art...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 30, 2022 | Pointe+
Dear Dance Lover, I am so excited to welcome you to the Pointe+ community! On our brand-new digital platform, immerse yourself in the world of ballet with exclusive columns and videos, feature-length stories, and interviews with today’s leading dance artists. Now...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 26, 2022 | The Latest
Dear Dance Lovers, If there’s one word to describe ballet dancers, it’s passionate. We are a devoted bunch, whether it means committing to a heavy training schedule, watching endless ballet clips on YouTube or reading up on everything there is to know about our...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 17, 2022 | News, The Latest
It’s hard to believe that 22 years have gone by since Pointe first came into being. On June 11, we fulfilled a big dream of ours: to bring the ballet community together, in person, for a daylong event celebrating Pointe’s anniversary and our beloved artform. (Thanks...
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...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 24, 2021 | Ask Amy, Top Stories, Training
I started pointe several months ago—a year behind my classmates—and am still doing échappés, relevés and balances in the center. My teacher, however, is now encouraging me to do pirouettes and more complicated turns on pointe. When should I start doing complex...
by Sponsored by Harlequin Floors | Jun 27, 2021 | Training
“Make sure you’re feeling the floor!” If you had a dollar for every time you’ve heard a teacher say that, you’d be able to buy a new pair of pointe shoes every single day for life. But what does it actually mean to “feel the...