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19.01.2022 Topic of the month Pointe Work! This month we are going to be discussing anything & everything Pointe related. So, if you have any burning questions about this topic please let us know and we will be sure to answer your questions. Your comments are welcome below.

18.01.2022 Such a wonderful 3 days working with the most fantastic group of Dance Teachers, Physios, Yoga and Pilates Instructors during the Virtual Level Two Flexibility course! An ideal upgrade for anyone who had completed the Level 1 training. This program provides a progressive and structured framework, allowing you to assess students and help them improve their mobility with a customised, individualised program, respecting the body, for optimal results! #trainsmarternotharder #flexibilitytraining

17.01.2022 Yay!! We have now picked our winners for the 'World Ballet Day' competition. A huge thank you to everyone who entered and thanks so much for sharing your 'light bulb' moments with us. We just love helping dancers achieve their goals in the most safe and effective way. The winners are: @klmears10 @socalgalenpointe... @maracoy_coaching @rtoyad & Robyn Sinclair To collect your prize please email April at [email protected] #theballetblogoffical #prepointeassesment #theperfectpointebook #safedance #lisahowell

17.01.2022 Competition Time . To tie in nicely with our current topic on ‘Pointe’, this month we are giving away a Pointe Resource Program of your choice. . To be in to win, follow the steps below: ... 1.Like this post 2.Tag a friend 3.Follow the The Ballet Blog . Winners will be announced at the end of the month. . Programs on offer are: The Perfect Pointe Book, Advanced Foot Control & How to Improve your Pointe Range without a Foot Stretcher.

15.01.2022 Let's Talk Turnout! Check out this 20 minute podcast with Lisa Howell, hosted by the beautiful Jasmine Cook. During this podcast Lisa will discuss: The myths of turnout What structures influence and affect your turnout And safe and effective ways to maximise your turnout... To watch this podcast head over to Lisa's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch

12.01.2022 Competition Time TO ENTER: Simply comment below on something you have learnt from The Ballet Blog that has helped you the most with your dancing and tag a friend to be in to win! Winners to be announced next week. #theballetblogoffical

10.01.2022 I love this! This is so important for our dancers to understand. Training in the arts gives us so many non-tangible gifts that are applicable to so many other areas of life down the track... Help your dancers enjoy the process of learning, of experiencing, of discovering and analysing... this willl give them so much more than just aiming to achieve a ‘trick’.... Especially in this time when the future of a career in the arts is in such jeopardy. There are so many other reasons to continue training; to maintain our mental health, to become more present in our bodies and become more interesting people...

08.01.2022 What is Relative Rest? Relative Rest is a way to protect the injured area whilst continuing to train the rest of your body. First, we usually need to rest the injured area to avoid any more damage. This may include avoiding any activity that causes pain, and protecting that area by using crutches, a boot, some taping, or simply wearing supportive running shoe sand not jumping in class. The second part of relative rest should include careful activation of the muscles around t...he area in a safe and effective way, to help keep the connection alive between your brain and the muscle active. This can make a dramatic difference to how quickly you can return to full capacity when you are allowed to use that area again and can prevent other associated injuries from developing. Finally, it is important to continue to challenge the healthy parts of your body so that they do not lose condition. Just because you have a stress fracture in your right foot does not mean that the left foot, hips, core and spinal control cannot be trained. Keeping up a carefully crafted program for the rest of your body can actually help you improve your technique during any time off. Head over to The Ballet Blog to find out more. https://www.theballetblog.com/portfolio/relative-rest/

04.01.2022 How beautiful is this?!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/thegrahamnortonshow/videos/397373701270966/?vh=e&extid=0

04.01.2022 Essential Components of a Pre Pointe Assessment! Progressing onto pointe is one of the biggest rites of passage a young dancer faces, and it is often a very exciting time. However, it is also very challenging. The excitement of that shiny new pair of shoes is often quickly soured with the onset of pain and blisters, but it does not have to be this way. Given a slow and careful preparation, along with a detailed assessment of the dancer before pointe work is introduced, it c...an be one of the most amazing times in a young dancer’s life and opens up a whole new world of possibilities in dance. A thorough pre-pointe assessment is designed to reduce the risk of damage to the developing body. To access a free video series all about Pre-Pointe Assessments check out the link below https://www.theballetblog.com/pre-pointe-assessment/

04.01.2022 Delighted to have launched the first online Level 2 workshops for 2021! First up is our Level 2 Flexibility Intensive. Limited to just 22 participants, make sure to book early to secure your place! https://youtu.be/NoxA71d3ZdQ

03.01.2022 Over half the places on this recently launched Level 2 Pointe Intensive have been taken already! Make sure to secure you place if you'd like to up-skill on your pre-pointe assessments and progressing students onto pointe before the end of the year. https://www.theballetblog.com//online-pointe-workshop-8th/

03.01.2022 Just reposting this for WBD because I just love it so much!!!

03.01.2022 So many dancers have the frustrating trifecta of back pain, clicky hips and gut issues... Learn how these are all connected in this article! https://www.theballetblog.com//chronic-hip-back-pain-in-h/