Foot strength and intro to Pointe for adults (all levels)

About this course

The course examines the physical preparation needed for pointe work without requiring progression onto full pointe. Participants work on foot and ankle strengthening, mobility, balance, alignment and weight placement through ballet-based conditioning, barre exercises and demi-pointe practice. Teaching introduces the mechanics of pointe work and key principles for preparing safely, with adaptations for different levels of experience. Exercises are approached at an individual pace, helping participants develop greater awareness of how their feet and bodies work during basic ballet movements.

What you'll learn

• Perform a taught sequence of foot-strengthening and demi-pointe exercises with improved control and stability.
• Apply alignment and weight-placement principles to basic ballet movements at the barre, including plié and relevé.
• Explain key principles involved in safe preparation for pointe work.
• Describe the mechanics and physical demands of pointe work.

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for adults who are new to pointe preparation, returning to ballet after a break, or seeking focused foot strengthening for dance. It is suitable for different levels of experience, with adaptations and an individual pace. Previous pointe experience is not required.

• Suitable for adults returning to ballet after a break.
• No previous pointe experience is required.
• Progression onto full pointe is not required.