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Question
I am considering starting pointe my senior year of high school (2012). I know that's a long way away, but I want to start strengthening my foot and ankle now so I'll be better prepared. I looked up a book called "The Perfect Pointe" (I think that's it's title; I saw it in a different post on AllExperts), but it was expensive. What are some good exercises to strengthen my foot/ankle for pointe? Please help!
Hi Maddi. The Perfect Pointe Book is excellent.
Here are a couple of references for you, about pre pointe exercise:
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/
look down the left sidebar, and you'll see a list of posts on pointe
http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com
Scroll through the posts, there are more exercises you can practice.
All the best! Dianne
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer
Organizations
I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com
http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com
http://streetarticles.com
http://balletconnections.com
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.
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