My First Pointe Class
Going on pointe is an exciting step for any ballet dancer! It is a transition into ballet as it is performed by professional dancers and a launch into more intense and difficult training.
Prolonging the Life of Your Pointe Shoes
If you are a dancer, or are the parent of a dancer, who is now dancing on pointe, you know that pointe shoes can be expensive and making them last longer can be a boost to pointe shoe budget!
How do Ballerinas Dance on Their Toes?
How do ballet dancers dance on their toes? In this post, Ballet Mistress Mrs. Lauren Ader-Cumpston explains.
What is the Point of Pointe?
Dancing en pointe is the trademark of the ballerina. But where did this idea of dancing “en pointe” come from? Why in the world did someone decide to dance on the tops of their toes?!?! Ballet Mistress Mrs. Cumpston explains.