The Perfect Pointe Book
All The Tips, Tricks And Exercises You Need To Know About Starting En PointeHow Do I Get Into The Splits?
Dancers all over the world are constantly asking questions such as… “How do I get into the splits” “What are the best ways to stretch” and “How can I get more flexible”.
There are so many myths in the dance world (as well as in Martial Arts, Gymnastics and any other sport that desires flexibility) about how to get more flexible, however many of these can actually be very dangerous.
Pushing into stretches, over stretching, PNF Stretching, Ballistic stretching and Partner Stretching all carry risks of tearing muscles and damaging ligaments. There is even the possibility of an avulsion fracture – where a piece of bone is pulled off during a forced stretch.
Therapists such as Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists, as well as massage therapists and Myofascial therapists use many different techniques to enhance mobility and flexibility that have very little to do with stretching the muscle. Learning subtle ways of releasing certain trigger points yourself can have profound and dramatic results, without the risk of hurting yourself!
The Front Splits Fast Flexibility Program is a comprehensive program that takes these amazing techniques out of the clinic and into your hands. The program teaches you how to use three different approaches to rapidly increase your flexibility in a very short space of time.
1) The Mind Body Connection – If you can influence the constant message from your brain that is telling your muscle to contract, then you can achieve far greater mobility than by trying to physically stretch that muscle longer.
2) Neural Mobility – The nervous system is a continuous web of connective tissue that extends from your brain to the tips of your fingers and toes. If there are any mechanical blockages along its path, then the mobility in any part of your body can be affected.
3) Fascial Mobility – Many therapist such as Thomas Myers and Ida Rolf have explored the concept of the coverings of our muscles (Fascia) transmitting tension through many other parts of the body. There are several important catchment points that can make an extraordinary difference to your levels of mobility and general feeling of freedom.
The Front Splits Fast Program teaches you how to “treat” yourself, and discover your true ranges of mobility. Forget the hours of stretching, only to wake up the next day tighter than the day before.
Discover how easy it is to feel free in your own body, and perform to your ultimate potential today!
Get Your Copy Today! Visit http://www.FrontSplitsFast.com
Dear Lisa,
I purchased The Perfect Pointe Book and wanted to thank you for the foot exercises and all the tips and answers to questions in the Ballet Blog. I also like the videos!! You have been so much help to me and my feet.
Thanks, Tessa
Dear Lisa
Thank you so much for the wonderful workshops. I really loved them! I truly think they helped so much and they really made me think in a different way. I will try very hard to do the exercises and follow the book. Thanks again!
From Lena W
I wish I had had this book when I first started!
Hi Lisa
Going great with the course….have been doing the exercises for about 3 weeks now and really notice a difference. I feel so much stronger en pointe and my feet are getting more flexible. I haven’t got the best arches ever so have always felt I had “bad feet”. Not only have I got a better pointe but I am now actually pointing my feet correctly! I have always pointed from my toes as I have a low arch, but now I am really working on lengthening the toes and using the right muscles – its hard to correct a habit of a lifetime, but I’m working on it! I do experience a lot of pain in my achilles, especially going onto demi-pointe, but I assume this is from not lengthening my toes when pointing…
Its really great to know exactly what is going on and the correct muscles you should be working. I wish I had had this book when I first started!
Thanks for everything 🙂
Denise
How To Break In Your Pointe Shoes
I am often asked how to break in pointe shoes. Many girls are a little scared to do it as they are afraid of breaking the shoe and then having to go out and buy a new pair! This video will show you that there is really nothing to be worried about. It will help you to break in your shoes effectively!
Exercises For Pointe Work – Clams And Piriformis Stretches
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How To Fit Pointe Shoes
The FREE Parents Manual is up!
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It’s up! Finally the FREE Parents guide to help your parents help you as much as they can with becoming the best dancer you can be is up and available for you to download! Simply go to the link, and follow the instructions!
My Brand New Site
Hi Guys!
After a year of trying to juggle all kinds of sites and pages all over the internet, I have finally managed to get all of the fantastic free information I provide together in one spot!
My brand new site www.theballetblog.com is up and operating, and is packed with information so I will not be posting on this site any more.
To celebrate, and as my Christmas present to the world I have released a FREE Downloadable Parents Manual packed with information of how parents can best support their child when they are passionate about dancing.
To let you know how well it has gone down with those who have already seen it, here is what one mother I gave it to had to say about it…
“As a non-dancing mother of two young dancers I have entered the world of dance and feel completely unprepared. Thankfully the ‘Parents Manual’ has rescued me! So many questions in my head have been answered and I have my Manual handy to refer to over and over again. My girls love to dance and I love them…and now I feel more confident to support them in becoming wonderful healthy dancers.” (K.C)
So go over to the new site now and check it all out!
Talk soon,
Lisa
A Brand New Newsletter!
I decided that it was time to give all of our hard working teachers a special newsletter all of their own, to help answer some of the great questions I get through e-mail.
Rises And Prances En Pointe
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Rises With Transfer
Rises in first position with a transfer of weight is a fantastic way to strengthen and train the extrinsic muscles of the lower leg and foot. This video demonstrates how to perform this exercise correctly.
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Pointe Through The Demi Pointe
Tendu
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Clams and Piriformis Stretch
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What is the best age to start en pointe?
So many people ask me this question that I thought it was more than time I did a video explaining when the best time is.
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Tips On How To Prevent Blisters
I have had so many people asking about how to prevent blisters so I thought I would make a video to show you three of the major causes and how to prevent blisters from occurring.
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How To Tell When Your Pointe Shoes Are Dead
I have so many girls asking me how to know when their pointe shoes are ‘dead’ so I have created this video to help you know when your your pointe shoes are past their used by date!
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Padding For Pointe Shoes
How To Tie The Ribbons On Your Pointe Shoes
How To Fit Pointe Shoes
How To Sew The Ribbons Onto Your Pointe Shoes
Breaking In Pointe Shoes
Pointe
Turnout
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Technique
How to get your legs higher with a developpé!
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Flexibility
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Quadratus Lumborum Stretch
Specific Injuries
How Ballet Dancers
Can Avoid Common Foot Injuries
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Performance
The Value Of Online Community
In Dance Education
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Perfect Pointe Secrets Podcast
Well… Here goes! My first ever attempt at a podcast… Give it a try!
How do I get more Flexible!!!!
I get heaps of girls asking how to get more flexible, especially down into the splits, and yes, there are lots of tricks! I am actually working on a very special program at the moment that will change the way you think about flexibility, and will be a great help for anyone who stretches and stretches and never seems to get anywhere! Keep an eye on the blog for more updates, and if you are signed up to the FREE Dancers newsletter you will get updates as soon as they happen!
Breaking In Pointe Shoes!
So many people ask me how to correctly break in pointe shoes, that I thought I would pop a video up on youtube for you all to take a look at. Let me know what you think!
Take care,
Lisa
The Perfect Book Is Ready To Go!!!
After months of toiling behind a computer, my brand new book, “The Perfect Pointe Book” is all ready for sale! I am so excited to be able to share this with you, and look forward to answering all the questions you have about pointe work and ballet in general. I am a physiotherapist (physical therapist) and I work with dancers constantly, helping them recover from injury and maximising performance when they are well. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did making it!
Check it out at
http://www.theperfectpointebook.com
Take care,
Lisa
Hi Guys!
Welcome to my WordPress blog! I decided to try a different format as the other was just a little messy!
I am pretty new at all this so bear with me as I get the hang of it okay?!
Lisa