This short course offers you the opportunity to get introduced to pointe work at a pace that allows you to understand how to execute the basic exercises correctly. Working with correct alignment and safely are a focal point and to address any issues and concerns you may have. To get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 6 to 12 months.
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This is a introductory course to pointe work. We will work at strengthening the ankles, feet and core and introduce the basics at the barre, including rises, releve's, echappe's, bourree's and courus.
What will we cover?
How to strengthen and point your feet, tendu and dégagés wearing pointe shoes, relevés on one and on two legs, relevés passes, echappés, pas de bourrées and courus.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Rise onto the pointe with correct alignment
Demonstrate increased strength in the feet and ankles
Recognise how the feet are used for pointe work
Perform on two feet as well as one foot
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for people with a basic knowledge of classical ballet but not for complete beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical dance class. Class will be taught mainly at the ballet barre with exercises given to practice outside of class.
HEALTH CHECK You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need pointe shoes for this class. If you are not sure whether you have got the right fit from the shop, do not sew on the ribbons and elastics so we can check and you can exchange your shoes if necessary.
Many like to purchase a resistance band and a small Pilates ball for private practice away from the studio. You can discuss these with the course tutor.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the department.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue with this class, move up to Ballet pointe: improvers or or try one of our many other dance courses
Aoife grew up and trained in London, beginning her vocational training at the age of eleven at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She later continued her professional studies with the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and achieving the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. Alongside her training, Aoife worked professionally as a dancer and actress across television, film and theatre, including work for the BBC, CBBC, HAMMER Film Productions and BLINK Productions. Aoife now works as a freelance teacher across London, including positions at Central School of Ballet and English National Ballet School. She is passionate about nurturing confident, thoughtful and expressive dancers, and strives to create an environment in which students feel both challenged and supported. Aoife is deeply committed to sharing her love of dance, encouraging each student to develop not only strong technique but also a genuine enjoyment of their training.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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