Deep Dives, Not Overwhelm

Some ballet teachers insist combining pointe levels is never appropriate. Others point to economic realities at non-ballet-academies. The debate misses the key question: Can you do this safely with your specific students this year? Learn the honest assessment framework and practical strategies for teaching multi-level pointe classes successfully.

Ever assigned the perfect set of foot exercises only to see zero progress? In this post, I share the revelation that hit me after a lunch...

"Point your toes!" isn't helping your dancers. They need to point feet AND ankles. Here are 6 simple exercises that strengthen, stretch, and improve foot articulation in ballet students.

Teaching frappé from flexed foot, wrapped cou-de-pied, or pointed position? All are correct, but consistency matters. Learn progressive approaches to frappé foot positions, from Elementary flexed feet through Advanced pointed variations, and why systematic progression builds stronger technique.