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VMO Strengthening Exercises for Pointe Work

VMO Strengthening Exercises for Pointe Work

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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...
The Best Beginner Pointe Shoe

The Best Beginner Pointe Shoe

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If you are a beginner en pointe, it is preferable to have a short to medium vamp length, rather than a long one. The reason for this is to enable you to attain full contact with the platform on the floor with relative ease. (However, the shape of your foot and...

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