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Pre-Pointe Conditioning Course
Taught by PBT certified Analiesa Kreutz


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There is always a glamour to getting your first pointe shoes and a rush to do it. But dancing en pointe can be dangerous and cause damage to your feet and body if you start too early or before you have sufficient strength, joint flexibility, technique and maturity. Pre-Pointe conditioning is an important step to ensuring the readiness and safety of the dancer, and educating them on individual areas of improvement required to meet the demands of working en pointe.

Young dancers often begin pointe work between 11-13 years of age, however not everyone in the class will develop at the same rate. Starting pointe before you are ready can cause injuries in the short and long term, time off dancing, severe muscle aches and pains, foot deformities, and could stop you from continuing your pointe training should the issues be serious. It is important to ensure your body is ready and develop enough strength to protect the growing bones and growth plates in the feet to avoid long-term damage.

What does our Pre-Pointe Conditioning course provide?
  • Progressing Ballet Technique (see our page on PBT)
  • Assessment of physical development and dance training
  • Exercises to develop strength, flexibility and articulation in the feet and ankles
  • Exercises to improve Turnout
  • Exercises to develop core control and stability
  • Exercises to improve hip, knee and body alignment
  • Exercises to improve balance
  • Screening for past or current injuries that may interfere with training en pointe

Why?
As dancers, our bodies are the tools of our trade. We need to look after our bones, joints, muscles and ligaments so that we can have a long and successful career in the style of our choice, en pointe or not! Learning more about your strengths and weaknesses in a safe, friendly environment is an invaluable opportunity to improve your dance technique, avoid future injury, and connect with other students.

When?
Wong Chuk Hang Studio
Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August, 2020
10.15-11.30am
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Course Fee: $1,800 (5 days) FULL

Students must have completed RAD Ballet Grade 5 or are currently training in ADAPT Ballet Level 1 to qualify.

If interested, please contact us redshoedance@gmail.com

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  • DSP Parent Portal
    • Health Declaration Form
  • Our Team
    • Jacqui Roberts
    • Nina Gelladuga
    • Yoko Ashibu
    • Analiesa Kreutz
    • Sudhee Liao
    • Kelsey Ang
    • Jeremy Morganty
    • Reagan Cornelio
  • Courses
    • NEW! Spring Term 2021 (Jan-Mar) >
      • Spring (Jan-Mar) CEN
      • Spring (Jan - Mar) WCH
    • Dance Course Details >
      • Kindi Ballet
      • RAD Ballet Examination Program
      • ADAPT Ballet
      • ADAPT Jazz Examination Program
      • ADAPT Jazz Basics
      • ADAPT Tap Examination Program
      • Hip Hop
      • Lyrical & Contemporary
      • Pre-Professional Training Program
      • Musical Theatre
      • Progressing Ballet Technique
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Dance Excellence 2021
  • Uniform
  • Studio Hire
  • Contact Us
    • General Inquiry
    • Find Us