PRE POINTE EXERCISES!

[@annduplessis9081]

I HAVE BEEN A TEACHER FOR 39 YEARS AND CAN TRULY SAY THAT I VALUE THE TUTORIALS DELIVERED BY CLAUDIA DEAN. HER LESSONS ARE AMAZING. I CANNOT WAIT TO RELAY THEM TO MY STUDENTS WHENEVER I CAN. THANK YOU CLAUDIA

[@naomismith9112]

Omg she is so amazing!!! O want her turn out and technique!!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

She is absolutely stunning! xx

[@silverkitty2503]

do you not think she should turn out from the hip more?

[@12nerdynerd12]

I just like watching informational videos like this. Will I ever do it. No cause I don’t dance but still I like learning.

[@Sabityp]

My two girls enjoy watching you. 6 and 8 years old. My 6 year old won her Duet 1st and getting ready for her solo. She said" mammy she is so cool" sending love and light. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@alisonashton7358]

I only just started ballet and I’ve madly fallen in love with it and watching these videos really help me to get better! Pointe is my dream and I’m working really hard to reach it!! Xx

[@clarisseq3390]

I started pointe a month ago, so would this be good for a beginner as well?

[@laurence9540]

Cool i would Love to go on points

[@emmashanelife]

I would, even the most incredible ABT dancers start with pliés and rises. How is it like, I was just told I’m getting mine yesterday! The dancers with them tell me it hurts and I know it will and is hard work but I’ve been wanting pointe shoes since I knew what they were.

[@katie_shi]

Emma Shane it really doesn’t hurt much when you have toe pads on just don’t put your pointe shoes on without the toe pads because they are meant to keep your feet in a correct position and making sure they don’t do anything funky inside your shoe

[@emmashanelife]

Katie Kat yeah, I agree. I have had pointe shoes for a while now and it doesn’t hurt too much.

[@ameliagreg6566]

Why would you ask a stupid question like this? Come on, you have a brain so use it.

[@rosieshanan7573]

I’m starting pointe in 2 days OMG I have Wanted them forever got stronger from my great teacher and Claudia so grateful

[@annapowila2236]

Can you make a video about diet for dancers?❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'll definitely consider making this Anna xxx

[@krispykremed756]

perfect timing!! its been one week since i started pointe in class and we dont have tons of exercises to practice at home so im so happy to have some variety for my routine/practice, ill definitely be practicing with these tips tomorrow. our teacher said we're gonna hate her come wednesday so i need the strength. thanks claudia!!!

[@jennacampbell7759]

This was really helpful! I just got on pointe three weeks ago, but I'm still doing a ton of ankle and foot strengthening. Thanks!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YAY I'm glad to hear Jenna!! x

[@MrSexplaylist]

How is this girl so perfect at dancing🤩

[@janakuzmanovska9092]

These exercises are so helpful. I did them yesterday after barre and point shoes exercises were so much easier. Thank you Claudia!

[@brookiv.ly1113]

I’ve been doing this for a while and I do see a different in my feet muscles and legs thank you sooooo much I did improved for your videos for ballet

[@behardani3721]

Thank you so much for this video Claudia! I'm in a class with girls that are all on pointe but they are 2 years older than me. My studio's rules are that you must be 14 but I'm really worried that by then it'll be too late and I'll be so behind so I won't be able to audition for a company ☹️ I'm going to work extra hard though with these exercises so that I might be able to achieve my goal faster 💖❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Behar Dani YAY! So glad I can help you! You’ll love our video we are uploading next week- it will answer a lot of your questions ❤️❤️❤️

[@ericaheap]

good luck on your journey!! you can do it! 💟💟💪💪

[@behardani3721]

Claudia Dean Coaching thank you so much for replying!!! It means so much to me 💕❤️

[@behardani3721]

Erica Heap Thank you! 💞💖

[@ShebrewQueen]

How are you progressing?

[@stellasomething6114]

i can not believe it! thi is exactly what i wss looking for!! my teacher told me i am getting my first pear of pointe shoes after easter, that's only two months away! i am so excited!!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YAY that's so wonderful to hear, so glad I could help!! xx

[@LiaS-k2p]

I had a stroke and have a very hard time walking. I do the feet exercises to strength my ankles. Im 61 years old. Thank you

[@user-td8xt6ig2z]

So helpful even if you’re on pointe! I love your shirt by the way, the color looks so good on you!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Thank you so so much xx

[@EM-dl2is]

you seem like such a great teacher and the dancer has such great turnout and is amazing! i wish I could be like her

[@julianaborgescardoso3967]

Claudia you are aweasome, I have a humble ballet studio in Brazil and I would like to say that your tips are awesome and I always try to use them with my students.

[@justcalista3809]

I got got a therabend for my bday today!!! I can finally do all the excersizes! I’m so excited! (Shoutout to mum for buying this for me lol.)

[@GraceMurat]

I’m so happy because I’ve been looking for vids like this because I stooped ballet for a while and I’m starting again and my teacher said if I can see your strong enough for points then you can do it so I’m trying and trying thank you

[@victorialiu3395]

I'm starting pointe in a few days and I'm so going to do these exercises! I love your videos

[@liliwharfe903]

Same but have already been doing them

[@liliwharfe903]

For some reason I find it really satisfying that these are the exsises my teachers been teaching me for year x Also i get my pointe shoes next week !!!

[@adiasmom]

Another great video Claudia Dean. Brava!! I haven’t been en pointe for decades but I can incorporate these exercises in my own ankle strengthening conditioning.

[@leafsnail869]

Please do an advanced pointe bar😘❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Leaf Snail 8 Will do!!

[@MrSexplaylist]

Yes do!

[@sylviagoodwin7093]

i’m currently in pre-pointe. i really think this video might help me get my shoes more quickly. thank you!

[@christinagiata7077]

im just a fat girl, dont know how i got here..but hey..good job you both look amazing!

[@ShebrewQueen]

You're not fat. Stop it.☺

[@unstablespinach]

That’s a mood

[@daffodilxoxo6052]

christina giata OMG same haha still, you can give it a try, I can't jump with my point shoes but I can do turns, stand still, and walk without any problema but some little pain in my legs at the end of the day.

[@saqinaqamilia9926]

Its fine being fat!fat girls dance too! ;)

[@juawannabarron6509]

Why would you being "fat" matter?

[@isabellamingaars5642]

I'm so excited to go on pointe! Hopefully this year or next year said my teacher.

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Fingers crossed Isabella!! xx

[@Star3marie304]

Yay!

[@emmashanelife]

Hope you have your shoes/ will get!

[@picklejuice3154]

I just started point today and I did great! Thanks for these really helpful exercises.I come back every other day to do these to get better.Again,thank you so much.👯‍♀️

[@madisonfire-guardian5377]

So I’m 13 and I started doing ballet when I was 3 so it’s now been 10 years and this week my studio sent out the pre pointe invitations and I got one and this has been my dream since I started and I’m just trying to just practice more to get ready for the class

[@deeamparo1703]

Hi Claudia! I’m an adult ballet student wanting to go on pointes (I had a classmate whose school gave her the go signal and she’s now 70). Aside from these exercises, which I truly love, any more tips? Thanks! 😊

[@ximenasanchezv9845]

What age did you start?

[@vonsmore5046]

That's wonderful! When i was 17 and told my teacher I wanted to go pointe, she cringed, lol.

[@lesliekimura8791]

Awesome! Let's hear it for adult ballet! There aren't enough of us (or classes) around.

[@EmmWood91]

So it been 3 years, did you get your pointe shoes? 🥰

[@deeamparo1703]

@@EmmWood91 Hi! Not yet. Hehe! Well pandemic happened so I stopped for now. I have a very small space at home so it’s challenging to move around. I still stretch though so my muscles won’t forget.😉

[@itz_bb7091]

she has been on point for 5 years :0 I haven’t even been in ballet that long😆

[@leilasworld4573]

Haha same

[@abi3295]

Can you do a q&a test to see if we’re ready for pointe??

[@toxiccure8330]

We stan a confident queen I have ears like her but I always wear beanies and headbands

[@elviaaguilar7267]

Did u really have to bring that up?? Your pretty much saying that u guys have weird ears......😐

[@lobsterlyons]

Thank you so much for your tutorials and tips!! As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to help my students grow stronger, safely! Thanks for all that you are doing in the dance world, and I look forward to more of your videos :) (Ps. Do you have any tips for preventing/treating “snapping hip syndrome”? Many of my students complain of this when lowering their leg in forward or side extensions. My go-to response has been to have them lift the leg using the turn-out strength they currently have and not to hold their leg too far to the side... do you have any other suggestions?)

[@MattiHeartsHP]

I have incredibly clicky hips, I've found what works is actually strengthening the muscles of the supporting leg. Holding the opposite side more frees up the other leg, it works almost instantly which is nice.

[@litterbyy]

I dont have my shoes yet, and my first class is tommorow and im so nervous lol

[@god-gj2qz]

howd it go? im starting soon!!

[@emmashanelife]

Libby Cormier have fun, I’m finished my pre pointe training and just figured out I’m getting my pointe shoes. No need to be nervous!

[@emmashanelife]

@god starting pointe, ballet, or pre pointe

[@Inaruhh]

Me every day before waking up for life

[@higoogle316]

I’m starting next year. How did it go?

[@angelikaqi6870]

Thank you so much for videos that cater to beginners too!

[@xtal2161]

great techniques. thanks for the assist, Claudia. you're masterful!

[@clairedelune3070]

xtal h i

[@Drucifer888]

Wow this was so helpful! I really feel the glutes in the releve and i feel more stable!!! Thank you

[@valvidovic5521]

thank you so much! My ballet teacher says if i work hard enough i can get them this year!

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Love this video, these exercises are so important for young dancers.

[@strongself37]

Please can you do a video with Demi Pointe shoes and exercises. The Demi shoes are becoming very popular. How do you feel about them.

[@konntinti3919]

You know exactly what I want!!! You are incredible!!!💕💕💕

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YAY I'm so glad

[@lolzkyute6040]

Hello! I thank you !!!! Just after doing this for a month I got my first pair of Pointe shoes! !!! I credit you for this !!! Now that I'm on pointe, I do this everytime I warm up. Thank you !!!!!

[@onedirectionlover317]

Lolz Kyute how long has you danced ballet before starting these exercises?

[@xxcherii_8549]

my teacher said that ill be able to go en pointe in december/january if i strengthen my feet a bit more! im definitely going to be doing these exercises! :)

[@lexi8268]

yesterday in ballet I‘ve got told, that I can start with pointe.😍 Thank you for this excercises. They‘ve helped me sooo much.❤️

[@emmashanelife]

Exact same! SO EXCITED!

[@emmashanelife]

Caroline Sophia congratulations! I am slowly leaving the bar for basics and still a bit in the bar for more advanced skills that are still kinda basic. Hope you have fun at pointe shoe fitting(It’s kind of a long process)!

[@ashleydavis3418]

What exercise alterations do you recommend for extreme leg and foot hypermobility? I’m preparing to go back en pointe after 4 years in a wheelchair plus 1.5 years of physical therapy. I danced for over 25 years, did semipro ballet, and taught advanced pointe classes and ballet summer intensives. I have EDS, and my legs, ankles, and forefoot over the toes are incredibly hypermobile.

[@awesomesauce23]

I'm on pointe but these can still help with ankle strength and such! Thank you!

[@2themoonnstars]

This is exactly what I needed Claudia! THANKYOU

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

no worries at all IM SO GLAD I could help!! x

[@louisianalady7105]

These are fabulous exercises. Thank you Ms. Claudia! Special thanks to ballet dancer May, for demonstrating such beautiful technique. 💕

[@emmaproudlove8620]

I love these exercises! I've been trying them a lot recently as I'm getting pointe shoes soon. I'm a bit worried that I won't be able to go on pointe or i'll be doing it wrong??

[@beyondthebarre]

just fyi, #2 is how I damaged my ankles perminantly. Please only do this if a doctor or teacher says it's safe.

[@GamingWithZoe]

Haley Mathiot what happened

[@MilA-eh3gf]

I am so sorry to hear that happened to you! You comment here is a very important message that I hope more people see. It is dangerous to hold on to something behind your back as oppose to something in front of you especially when people are not as strong/flexible as this girl in the video, who HAS been en point *for years*. It's simply because holding to something at the back is more difficult so a wobble in ankle/toes may need to your the whole body dropping and injure the feet badly.

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

I would do the same. Seek a physical therapist for approval.

[@juawannabarron6509]

#3 also seems a bit iffy as well. In my dance class in middle school, there was a girl who could go on the tips of her toes without the use of pointe shoes OR a barre. Our teacher told her not to do it because it could severely mess up her feet.

[@vickysu6934]

How do you hurt ur ankles like that, you must’ve had extremely bad feet and you forced your legs to touch the wall, idk how else you could hurt yourself

[@barakah08]

CLAUDIA THANK YOU SO MUCH! MUCH LIVE FROM SF 🥰

[@miney046]

I’m so excited! I’ve been doing these exercises and today in ballet my teacher told me I can get my pointe shoes after our shows 😍😍 I can’t wait! Thank you so much!

[@garhettrittenhouse7143]

This is a great video!! So helpful! Quick question: In calf rises, does the back part of your feet ever touch the ground? Or do you constantly stay in the air?

[@Quirkalicious_07]

I just started ballet last year and you have to be in ballet 3 for 1 year to go into pre pointe And I’m 15 turning 16 this year and I’m rlly hoping these exercises can help get me to pointe faster because is my dream

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

I love all of them 🩰: I can't wait to use your techniques

[@emma-br2fk]

claudia i need help! my knees never fully straighten no matter how hard i squeeze them or stretch them. its almost hard to touch them in first position and i don’t know how to fix it or if i even can fix it

[@victoria5896]

This kept happening to me for year and years, but i just kept working through class everyday and stretching them as hard as i could and after a while you should be able to get them straight!

[@Deinareia]

My teacher told me that with my bone structure I will never be able to completely have them touch in first, but that I can try to make the gap smaller my stretching the knees. Claudia has an exercise for this in one of her videos I think. It is commonly referred to as hypoextension.

[@victoria5896]

This is true some people have this, but your teacher is right keep trying to improve them and don't lose hope!

[@filmsbyeffy]

Your needs are probably hypoextended

[@victoria5896]

they're not i used to have bent knees, my knees are just straight now

[@piki_starz1287]

Thankyou Claudia very interesting and very helpful. My girl has been trying her hardest at keeping the ball between her ankles.

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'm very glad I could help xx

[@Emily-mu2pf]

i go on pointe in 4-5 weeks and my teacher told me to do some exercises for those weeks and this is what i’m gonna do

[@chilanya]

i send this video and similar you made to all my beginner pointe students :-) so helpful, thanks!

[@anonymousduck1906]

Please do a video on how to increase your winged foot and hyperextensions :)

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Great idea!! I've added this to the video ideas list x

[@kyra.brianne]

Yyyyyeeeeeeeeesssssss

[@agelikida1497]

I have been doing ballet for a year now (I started when I was 14, kind of old, I know) and I am am going to get on point in june so I realy needed this video

[@alexanderbetka4660]

For the soleus exercise, are we allowing our hip to flex (thereby creating a space-hold with everything above the pelvis [think less ROM forced-arch), or are we raising the entire unit of the body up-and down? Thank you for your free contributions to the international dance community via your KZbin page. Thanks to your students as well.

[@theresareale3244]

Thanks for this! I will use these to help my pointe students.

[@lisab.6817]

Gorgeous! Love that vid, thank u 😍 I have a question: I’m on pointe for some years now but it’s just impossible for me to do the 3rd (?) exercise when you go on pointe in flats...can you tell me why? I don’t think that I don’t have the strengt...I feel like my feet just don’t allow it

[@Deinareia]

My legs are very bow shaped so my knee is above my pinkie at best when in parallel. Never over the third toe. My teacher put me on pointe nonetheless, but it makes balancing on one leg so much harder.

[@jeremymoon1]

Wow Claudia you are such a beautiful young teacher

[@paulineryan8856]

Your videos help me so much and all your videos helps me so so so much and love you

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Pauline Ryan Thankyou SO much!!!

[@monkey9717]

For most studios, when taking a pre pointe class, do you get your shoes at the beginning of the year? Or after you finish a year?

[@higoogle316]

At my studio (I’m at a small one) we only get our shoes when we start the pointe class itself. We don’t have a prepointe class. I’m in the Senior ballet class (by level not by age.) That class has some students prepping for pointe and some not who are still doing the exercises

[@zourdoudaki]

Thank you, great strengthening exercises!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Thank you so much!! x

[@ENZOvibing]

Oh wow. Claudia, your student there is just so amazing. Her turn out is just crazy. Her arch is amazing. And she really has strong feet.

[@heyitsyara8578]

how many times should I do each exercise im turning 15 btw, love your vids❤️

[@MariaZimfer]

Hi! Claudia, your videos are extremely helpful, thanks so much for sharing! I've got a question about calve rises with a bent knee: do I need to stay on the same height level and just bend the knee of the supporting leg more or do I need to actually rise keeping the angle of the knee same throughout the rise?

[@luciagomez3735]

Yaaas, what i've been looking for😍 Those exercise will help me a lot, even when i am already en pointe. PS: Your warm up routine has helped me a lot, thank you so much🙊

[@lolitaaquino2483]

Thanks so much Claudia, this is so helpful!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'm so glad I could help lovely! x

[@FionaJaneWeston]

Really enlightening- thank you!

[@summer-zc1vg]

I'm so excited I'm getting my pointe shoes next week^-^

[@amirasafwat7101]

So if I could do most of these am i ready or I need to be able do these all exercises?

[@gabbyg3582]

I danced for about three years from like 3-6 years old. I took a longggggg break and just started dancing again two years ago I am now 12 and I have pretty good technique. Would you think I’m ready for pointe. I really want to be able to do it 😀😀

[@annamcbride9134]

Thank you as always fantastic and a great teaching aid . Love from Starlight school dancers U.K 💗

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

You are so sweet!! thank you so much xx

[@chloes385]

I can do a 30 second balance and 25 calf raises can buy demi pointes or pointe shoes and practice at home

[@BoglimWrangler666]

no obviously not. also that stuff is complete bullshit, you need turnout for pointe this other junk is pointless, nobody closes their eyes during pointe work.

[@happylife-ij4ze]

Could you please make a video on pre class exercises that you recommend? Thanks!😊👍

[@nickykerner5142]

This was very helpful as i have been on pointe 3 times and this would be great for me to improve

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

That's fantastic to hear Nicky xxx

[@nickykerner5142]

Claudia Dean Coaching thank you

[@lola.cruz916]

Would demi-pointe shoes be best to wear for these exercises?

[@bethstones9957]

Claudia, I have been doing ballet for 1 year now (i started at 12) I am now 13 and a half and I think I am ready for pointe. I have lots of muscle in my legs and can do all of these exercises as well as Maya Due to me moving to a new studio the teacher hasn't mentioned it yet but i just thought i'd ask for any advice you may have Thanks Bethany

[@fortheshygirl4938]

Hey, guys, quick question is it best that you do yoga after a ballet class or that be overworking your muscles?

[@millytauber5734]

This video is so help full. Love it💗💗

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Milly Tauber Thankyou so much 😍❤️

[@agnemoura3354]

very good tips! i pratice all the your videos!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Your support is absolutely amazing!! x

[@SongJiHyun91]

Thank you Claudia...this is so helpful 😊😊

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Thank you so so much xx

[@picklejuice3154]

I believe these stretches will help me on pointe

[@MsBettyRubble]

This is brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing these exercises.

[@izzyfitzsimon3480]

Ugh I wish I could do ballet but I think I’m too old... and even if I wasn’t mother is too busy and so is father 😞

[@inquisitorialrecaf-fetcher5508]

Izzy Fitzsimon I started ballet at 20. Will never become a pro, but it's not too late.

[@shippermd]

I started at 13 got en pointe within a year or so danced as an Adv Pointe Student for years! Just resumed Adult Ballet Classes at age 50! Never too old to start Ballet and Enjoy Classes and even doing performances and recitals!

[@ShebrewQueen]

@@shippermd so awesome. ☺

[@jazzyfaulkner8447]

I started at 17, I pay myself and find my own way to classes because my parents also are busy/unsupportive

[@lAmWrath]

Im slytherin too 😍☺😚

[@_p0mi3]

This really helps, because in eight days I’m going to be an intermediate ballet dancer, at 12

[@nora-ebt]

I don't have ballet class, but I want it to learn it by myself because im too busy with school so I cant go to a ballet class. When do I know I can dance on pointe shoes?

[@rilasolo113]

깜박 ɔɹʎ ʇo lǝɟʇ ʇǝɐɹs no 아리안에이터 it will take anywhere from three months to never, so there’s no set point where everything snaps into place. Doing daily releves and correct form tendus should take you a long way. I would say one marker could be once your feet are stretched enough that the plate of the foot points to the ground when you are sat down and pointing your feet. But both flexibility and strength need to be worked on every day, multiple times a day if possible, before pointe should be attempted. Buy a theraband and use that for strengthening feet and calves, practice balancing sur le cou de pied and passé both flat foot to improve balance and releve to improve both strength and balance etc. The other thing which some people say helps but never really helped me would be Demi pointes. You could look into getting a pair of those. The last thing would be to attend a free trial (most studios offer them at different levels) and go along and try and get hold of the teacher at the end and see if they can ascertain how your leg and feet strength and stability is coming along. Lastly, don’t push too far too fast. The foot is astonishing delicate and easy to injure. I wouldn’t want to take the risk myself of learning with no teacher, if I’m honest, but it’s your body. Good luck!

[@nora-ebt]

@@rilasolo113 Thank you for writing it.😀

[@vildelochner2063]

Im 13, and im starting classes this fall. Im so excited! I do alpineskiing, thats why i have really strong legs, plus i do theraband exersices daily. Will i be able to go on pointe even though im starting later?

[@nirvanawanjiru951]

Yes

[@isabellacarper9766]

im 12 and ive been doing ballet for 3 months and I start pre-pointe in 5 months!!!!

[@moonlightgacha0225]

I have a pointe assessment soon. Really nervous 😩

[@shippermd]

How did it go?

[@moonlightgacha0225]

shippermd I actually passed it and I am starting beginner lessons with my ballet teacher and some of my classmates

[@rachelcohen9932]

‏Hey thank you for your videos, if you can make a video about Cabriole , I searched all the youth and no one has made a video about it ‏And exercises for feeling the feel of the cabriole

[@picklejuice3154]

I love your exercises