All The Tips, Tricks And Exercises You Need To Know About Starting En Pointe
Archive for November, 2007
November 20, 2007 at 3:22 pm · Filed under Articles, Pointe, Technique
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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.
November 20, 2007 at 3:15 pm · Filed under Technique
Clawing the toes is very common amongst dancers. Unfortunately clawing the toes can cause many different problems so it is important to strengthen the small foot intrinsic muscles in order to keep the toes long.
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November 20, 2007 at 3:14 pm · Filed under Technique
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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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November 20, 2007 at 3:13 pm · Filed under Technique
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Clawing the toes is very common amongst dancers. Unfortunately clawing the toes can cause many different problems so it is important to strengthen the small foot intrinsic muscles in order to keep the toes long.
November 20, 2007 at 3:10 pm · Filed under Technique
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The Tendu is one of the fundamental steps of classical dance. Performing Tendu can be a fantastic exercise for strengthening the feet and lower legs so I have created this little video to help you perfect your Tendu.
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November 20, 2007 at 3:08 pm · Filed under Turnout
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This video demonstrates the correct way to perform Clams and Piriformis Stretches. Unfortunately Clams are frequently taught incorrectly so I have created this video to show you the correct way to perform this exercise.
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November 20, 2007 at 3:04 pm · Filed under Pointe
November 20, 2007 at 3:01 pm · Filed under Pointe
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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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November 20, 2007 at 3:00 pm · Filed under Pointe
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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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November 20, 2007 at 2:58 pm · Filed under Pointe
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Lots of girls have been asking me how much padding they should use, and what to use, so I made a little video to show you what I recommend! Usually your teacher will have lots of tricks to help you out so ask her her what she recommends.
November 20, 2007 at 2:56 pm · Filed under Pointe
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I have had lots of people asking me how to correctly tie the ribbons on their pointe shoes, so I have created this video to show you one of the many ways the ribbons can be tied. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
November 20, 2007 at 2:55 pm · Filed under Pointe
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Ever wondered why some girls look like their shoes were made for them? It is all in knowing what to look for whern you fit your shoes. Follow this video to get a great pair next time!
November 20, 2007 at 2:53 pm · Filed under Pointe
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One of the most common questions I get asked is: “How do I sew the ribbons onto my pointe shoes?”. This video is a quick guide to get your ribbons in the perfect spot every time!
November 20, 2007 at 2:41 pm · Filed under Pointe
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I frequently see badly broken in shoes so I thought I would create this video to show you the way I like to break in pointe shoes. I have found this method to be extremely successful and you will find it also prolongs the life of the shoe!
November 20, 2007 at 2:33 pm · Filed under Articles
November 20, 2007 at 2:30 pm · Filed under Articles
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How To Improve Your Turnout Range!
I get so many questions on how to improve dancers’ turnout, that I thought that a post on the topic was well overdue. The thing to remember is that your turnout is dictated by a few different things…
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November 20, 2007 at 2:28 pm · Filed under Articles
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How to get your legs higher with a developpé!
So many girls have good flexibility when stretching, but find it hard to use this when dancing, especially with a developpé. If you simply practise the step over and over, often the result is bulky thighs, with not a lot of increase in range. This will happen if you are trying to use the front of the leg to lift, rather than controlling the leg from the hip…
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November 20, 2007 at 1:27 pm · Filed under Articles, Flexibility
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Quadratus Lumborum Stretch
I was having trouble explaining this to someone in an email, so thought I would post a picture for you all to veiw. This is a great stretch for opening out the lower back if your have been dancing a lot. Take it gently, breathe into the stretch, and remember that it should not be painful!!!
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November 20, 2007 at 1:25 pm · Filed under Articles
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How Ballet Dancers
Can Avoid Common Foot Injuries
Most dancers will complain of some foot injury at some stage in their training, and professional ballet dancers will often be plagued with chronic foot injuries, ranging from mild ones that are nursed for years, to severe injuries that may be career ending…
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November 20, 2007 at 1:21 pm · Filed under Articles
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The Value Of Online Community
In Dance Education
There is a huge need for comprehensive quality dance information to educate young dancers about their bodies, to extend their boundaries and their perception of what they are capable of, and learn about the prevention and treatment of injuries. Far too often in the dance community, the old adage of, “if it hurts, it is good for you” is far too prevalent, and despite the many wonderful teachers who embrace safe dance techniques, many young dancers are getting serious injuries at very young ages…
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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.
