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Some very important muscles that you need to work on strengthening for pointe work are your inner thighs and your VMO. Your VMO is the tear drop shaped muscle that sits about 5cm up, and 5cm in from the top of your knee cap. It is really important for you...
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The contentious issue of pointe readiness. Young dancers will always wonder why their friend may be ready for going en pointe before they are. This decision is usually taken quite personally, and shouldn’t be, because often the variables are out of your control....
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Do you or someone you know have a hammer toe? Should a dancer be discouraged from attempting pointe work if the difference between the length of the second toe and the big toe is great? Having a longer second toe or a hammer toe should not discourage you from...
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Podiatry and pointe work can be a really beneficial combination. Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and the lower leg. Going en pointe for the first time is a sign of a dancer’s maturation...
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“Breaking in” your first pointe shoes is often very misunderstood. My firm belief is if you are genuinely strong enough to be en pointe and you have purchased a pair of pointe shoes specifically designed for a beginner en pointe, then you should only need...
