Feet & Pointe Strengthening Exercises | Kathryn Morgan

[@AriRHen]

I've been doing your feet strengthening routine for a month now (during the holidays) and on my first day back I managed to do a combination I have never managed before on pointe!! I can't thank you enough!

[@artisbreathing]

Thank you for these! I'm not a dancer, but I practice martial arts (taekwondo and kicboxing) and strong feet and ankles are very important for us too, since we pivot a lot during kicks. These are absolutely wonderful and I've started doing them daily!

[@lindys.3737]

I’ve been doing these exercises in flat shoes for the past year and a half, and I just found out that I’m ready to to on pointe! This video helped me so much and I am so grateful for it 😊

[@alyshamiddleton4130]

This was an awesome video! I'm no where near pointe, but I want to work on my balance because I suck at turning!!! But, I will work on my balance, and balance only! I don't want to hurt myself, but I admire how you are on pointe. Keep up the good work, toodles!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Alysha Middleton Thank you! And good luck to you!

[@alyshamiddleton4130]

:)

[@sofiasolanet5743]

Omg I suck at turning too!!!

[@heatherlily8068]

@@sofiasolanet5743 same 😭 😂

[@halfmoon5597]

Could you do a video for beginner pointe exercises ?

[@miaj.9855]

She already did

[@gogodiesel]

I like this style with voice over. Thank you

[@ioanailieva5402]

I'm still dancing on demi-pointe, so could I just do the exercises you did in pointe shoes in my flat shoes and do the moves in demi-pointe? :)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Ioana Ilieva Yes absolutely! Great idea and that will really strengthen your feet.

[@dancinjosie]

i loved the voice over! and i also love to follow along! but this voice over gave very good essential pointers!!! thank you so much!

[@Skdjfbwn2j56ckat]

Follow along video! That way I can rewhatch and make sure I'm doing the work out fully every time. Thank you so much for these videos I really appreciate the advice you have to give on everything dance.

[@newnews7382]

Heather Alers-Hankey rewatch

[@melissajohnson8183]

This video with the voice over was great I liked that I could see your feet up close at different angles. This made each excerise clear so I could accomplish each accurately. Also as a novice ballet dancer it would also help to see a video and real time. Having both options for videos would be great, this way I could see the entire body throughout each excerise. Thank you very much for this video.

[@kristylok320]

Could you make a video on improving the way your foot looks in a pointe shoe? Like strengthening your arch or something like that?

[@cgh2012]

Love your videos! I would prefer the follow along format but I still appreciate the information provided. Thank you for taking the time to spread the knowledge!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! Most people want the longer format, too, so I will probably do that in the future! xo

[@ChloeNarice]

I like the voice over, I think this is a great Idea. I'm working up to pointe so I'll definitely use these exercises

[@michellerandall7928]

I have only just discovered your site and love it. I am an adult beginner and have no intention of ever doing point work. But I like the exercises ( rolling the ball etc... ) I prefer a workout style.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

Thanks! I'll be doing this over the summer for when ballet takes a break

[@linseyc.6602]

Great tips!! I like this format where you just display the exercises and then we can work on it on our own time. It's quick it gets to the point. I'm actually looking to strengthen my ankles increasing the stability I just had a ankle injury about 6 weeks ago. But I'm not a ballet dancer or anyting I do acroyoga.

[@levoniarose4101]

This is an awesome video. I would enjoy a follow-along exercise type video as well. Thanks!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Levonia Austin Great! I created one. Hope you enjoy it! Feet & Pointe Work Strengthening Workout

[@balletshoes5997]

I have been doing these exercises every day and my feet have improved so much with pointe work and balance. Thank you!

[@Bearwoman11]

Good exercises for the feet. I do yoga and need to strengthen my feet and ankles. This will be helpful. Ballet is so beautiful!

[@sophiekonigsberger8409]

Thank you for all those great exercises. There were some I have never seen. I like the fast videos better because I want to choose myself how much time I invest. And the short videos are better for checking back (and probably less intimidating and therefore will get more views...)

[@emiliabrzozowska6629]

Impressive how fast you are uploading your videos! I like this new series already :) Thanks!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!!!

[@mackenziemoser7125]

Really helpful!!! Could you maybe do your favorite warmups and stretches???? Thanks for putting up these videos!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! And Yes- great suggestion!

[@cat_ladyyy]

This video is so helpful, thank you for making it! I enjoyed the format of this video but would prefer the the workout style video.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! Most people are saying that!

[@rowantree7218]

I like the follow along/workout style but this video very useful too! Could you do a video on how you choose, sew, tie and break in pointe shoes? Thanks! I love the new series already!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! And I have already filmed a pointe shoe video! :) Should be going up next week!

[@alyssawoolstenhulme7956]

Thank you for the ideas for my pointe class! Love all your vids- keep them coming and I'll keep watching! You're great!

[@jessicaberry-falb1217]

Thank you so much for this vid, My studio is putting me on pointe in about 3 months, so this really helps

[@emirashier]

Cool. Thank you. I actually liked the series of exercises. I am an adult dude who is a dancer wannabe. I do pointe work but not brave enough to do center work. I feel heavier than ever....In summary. I'll try these exercises to be stronger....he he.... thank you again.

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Thank you . I have weak ankles. I was looking for ankle strengthening for rugby players and this is perfect.

[@nallisc.c5716]

Hi Kathryn, really good video! i think it would be great to do the follow along, this has really helped me with ponte, i just started last month and honestly this video has been a lot of help. so keep it going!

[@elainegregory6569]

I have just recently started back to point and I been struggling with my left foot instability. I think these exercises will be helpful. Personally I would prefer the workout version and going through the workout with you. Thanks again Elaine

[@kathryn_morgan]

Elaine Gregory Great! I created the workout version. Hope this helps you! Feet & Pointe Work Strengthening Workout

[@natb8567]

I like when you sit down and actually talk and do the exercises with us😜 I love you sooooo much kathryn morgan! I watch and do your exercises everyday! it's my daily routine lol. but I have a question, I was wondering if you could do a video on getting stronger for pointe for people don't have their point shoes yet and want to get strong for them?

[@jamielaw4749]

I'm not Katie, but doing these exercises (without pointe shoes, so on Demi-pointe instead) will definitely help. I've been off pointe for a while and will be doing these exercises on demi until I've gain enough strength. Just remember it doesn't happen over night :)

[@daniellehardy1127]

I really loved this video. This video was the most helpful ankle strengthing video out right now. I would love it even more if it were in a follow along format. Thank you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! The majority of people are saying that! :)

[@teresaluckman5702]

This is great! As you've already noted folks are saying: Yes, I'd love a follow-along-style video! Just getting back into pointe work after a 13 year absence (I'm clearly out of my mind), so this is much appreciated. Thank you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you for letting me know! And you are NOT out of your mind! :)

[@teresaluckman5702]

Kathryn Morgan Haha! Thanks!

[@AbagailHunter]

Thanks for this video I just found out that I am going on pointe in January and do t months of strengthening and conditioning our feet

[@claireinaflower]

notes for myself! theraband: -pointe and flex 10x -keep foot pointed and lift 10x -bend knee and lift ankle flexed 10x -bend knee and lift ankle pointed 10x -roll through the foot with heel on floor 10x -reverse 10x balance -stand in middle and balance, rock from heel to toe -hold one foot in cupe and pile and hold for a second, repeat -petite battemant balanced -hold on demi pointe for as long as you want

[@jocelynearle3843]

Hi Kathryn! Just wanted to thank you for another great video! I am working through all your videos on KZbin as your explanations are great, always safe and really well explained and demonstrated. You really are a star to be sharing your experience and expertise with all us dancers trying to improve out here, so thank you so so much! ( Jocelyn, adult amateur in UK). Ps I like the workout DVD format, mostly because we get more contact with you as a real person ! ❤️

[@camilamolina5187]

I love all of your ballet videos because they are so helpful

[@yumiendo2592]

Hi, Kathryn . Thank you for your nice video . It really is quite helpful . I got inspiration and also I am seeing bright future of my ballet exersise . I like your 2nd option that I do exeresise with you together .

[@antoinettevidal5580]

This is a great video for feet because its up close. You can see each move closely. You also state how many repetitions a person should do. However, I believe a workout video type format would be more beneficial, especially since they are not that common. :)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Antoinette Vidal Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@sarahfahrenkamp2481]

The second option is better: You doing it with us in real time. Thank you! I really love your videos

[@angieischina]

I like the work out style! Thank you for the video!

[@januaryskies4647]

Great format. Very nice exercise routine. You are such a life saver with your wonderful tutorials. Thank you so much for all you share with us.

[@danielle_wiley_]

Thank you so very much Katie for all your wonderful videos. You are such a wonderful resource and an amazing inspiration to dancers!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Dani Morano Thank you so much!

[@lilli9419]

i like the follow along videos better but your vids are always excellent

[@nicolajones7867]

Hi loved this and would love actual beginner exercises to music and following a workout would suit me and jumps would be fabulous ,how to look light and not heavy!

[@zoesakellariou6021]

Really helpful advice, thanks!! What about a video on improving and correctly using turnout?? *love that u answer to everyone!

[@Ballerina280]

Love this format! It's quick but informative! Thank you for the vid!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@laurinskya]

Wonderful. I wish they'd had those wobble balance board things when I was ballet training.

[@kathryn_morgan]

They are so helpful!

[@anastasialarkson9676]

Hi Kathryn 🌸 Can please let ur sub's know where u go to purchase balance boards and the other equip u use in ur videos? Thx!! Xo Ana🎀

[@Firima05]

A wish for the next Exercises-video - Find your center/strengthen your core :) Love you videos!

[@mariemuller349]

I simply love your videos :) Please keep up the great work!

[@balletfeetstretcher-portab3058]

Wonderful Exercises! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to share with my Ballet Students.

[@piggypalz9868]

I'm so excited to do pointe this year could you pls do a video on exercises for your ankles to make them stronger because u want exercise them for the rest of the time i have left before dance starts so I can get my pointe shoes asap

[@rozaliaventoura8558]

I want to tell you how much your videos have helped me! I am getting ready for my ballet exams in order to get into a better dance school. I really need your wonderful videos! I just want to ask you a question: I don't have a thera band and I don't really plan on buying one. Is there something else that I could use instead of it?

[@johntiloshvilli]

I like this format.

[@emilyschmit8547]

Hey Kathryn ! I absolutely love your style and vibe of everything from your organization , accessories , etc . I was wondering if you could do a "What's in my dance bag?" video . Also , maybe a monthly favorite video ? Thanks so much Xx ❤️

[@kathryn_morgan]

GREAT suggestions! Thank you so much!

[@katherinepawlowski6059]

Your feet are sooooooo good and you are an amazing dancer. Can you do a what's in my bag and snacks to eat in between rehearsals. Thanks for the videos you are making!

[@amberjones1078]

I prefer the workout style! Loved this anyway! ❤️

[@sarahigham5670]

I would love it if you could do inner thigh exercises in a video. I really need to work on mine. Also I have a lot and of trouble not using my quads I know you are not suppose to use them in ballet but if you have any tips, that would be very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@macynvogt]

These are so odd but make so much sense! I would have never had known these could be so helpful. Thanks!

[@StudioTechnique]

I love your videos Kathryn, thank you so much for sharing your insight and experience and making it accessible! I really love when you do the exercises with us in real time, but both options you're doing are fantastic! Thank you again! :)

[@TheWildKellephant]

My physiotherapist gave me the balance disk exercises and she told me a few pillows make a good substitute. Thanks for the great video!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Kelly Lewis Great idea! And thank you!

[@sarahgrizzel5652]

I loved how you did the video just how it is I think it's perfect and you're very graceful and beautiful by the way :-)

[@CorinnePina]

Can you do a class with these exercises. What exercises do you recommend to get up pointe on one leg? I just started with very basic pointe!

[@glitterxosprinkles3785]

I think it would be cool it you would do these as a workout DVD!!!

[@Nic72able]

Very informative! Thanks, Kathryn.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank YOU!

[@sarah-in4oc]

I love your channel, you just got another subscriber

[@anastasialarkson9676]

Great video Kathryn✨. I loved the way u did the voice over whilst u did the exercises so if I have some time I can do this approx 8 min set of exercises that looked really great when u did them😀thanks!!! Xo Anastasia

[@MadisynY]

Could you please do a video on safe ways to improve hyperextension such as knee stretches, theraband, etc? Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

[@ellaswan6614]

Hiya, firstly I’d like to say thank you for the exercises and tips - and I would prefer a real time video over a voiceover. Second of all, I would love your advice on something. I am a dancer and love dancing so much, I am 15 and am currently doing my interfoundation course. However, I am not at all flexible and although I have started pointe, my feet are not strong enough to stay up for long enough, and my arch is not high enough to go fully up. I would love to one day become a professional dancer, but as many local dance schools are far too expensive, I was wondering if you had any more at-home tips that could help me progress further. Thank you so much, Ella, 15, UK

[@silvanamartinez5903]

Thank you so much for these exercises; they are very helpful!! I want to share with you one of my favourite tips: use the Dolphin Infrared Massager or any massager you may have. Give a soft massage over the Aquilles tendon and your ankles. You will see how that zone gets stretched and relaxed. Your feet will thank you a lot! P.S: I really appreciate your videos because I started this year to dance ballet at the age of 25! and I have flexible flat feet. As far as I work hard on strengthening my feet, I will be fine. (I was not able to find videos of you dancing at the NBC, just a few from the Sleepy Beauty) Kisses from Buenos Aires, Argentina! I hope to see you one day at the Colón Theatre.

[@LouiseMoraes]

You are amazing! I just found you out and love it! These videos will really helpe me in my hold life. Thank you!

[@danielleturano]

I love the workout style videos!

[@lindseyk3390]

Could you do a video on how to strengthen your core for pointe? I know that I need to work on mine. I have trouble balancing without wobbling so I was hoping this might help. I do 100 releves a day (50 in parallel, 50 in 1st) I am getting better at holding my balance on passe while on releve so I know if I keep working on it, I'll keep improving. Thanks

[@marycole9456]

Is there anyway you could do a video showing all your dance tools/exercise equipment?

[@emmawilson9947]

Yes please do that kind of video

[@hannahliu576]

Could you also do a video on how to get higher developpes? That would help a lot. Thanks!

[@mackenzie8791]

I like this format

[@LinasLife]

I would like the other style of videos more but this one was still great! :) thanks

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! Most people are saying that, too! :)

[@MouseSmurf]

Thanks, this is great, I've learnt a few more exercises that I haven't seen before. I'd find it helpful to have a list of the exercises that I could have beside me (perhaps a pdf, or a part of your blog that can be printed off ?), with a photo & brief description of each exercise as a reminder.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Great idea! I will do that!

[@Natasha-ew6xe]

I wrote these all down in a note book so I can do them in class😍😍 this helped so much thank you! ~ could you do a video on what to pack for a short dance course (I'm going to ENB in Feb 2016 to do a weekend course and I'm not sure if I should take my wobble board or flexistretcher?! Or what Leo's to wear and skirts?! Thank you! ❣) xxxxxxx

[@veronicamaxinepollard8186]

How inspiring, well i wish that everybody was alike, but were not, i mean no man is an island, but i love love love your video format, it's almost inspiring;)

[@sk8rgl]

Hi Kathryn, I am an older competitive adult figure skater. I am adding some ballet to improve my on ice performance. I have a high arch and I find that sometimes when I point my foot to stretch, it cramps up in the arch. Any suggestions as to the cause and how to prevent cramping? Thanks! I enjoyed your new video and the music was perfect!

[@ninfea6406]

Hey Kathryn, is is better to do the whole exercises first at the f.e. on the right side and then on the left side. Or exercise one on the left side then on the right side, exercise two on the right side then on the left side... Love your videos :)

[@elanasharich8538]

I have just subscribed to your channel, because I love your instruction format... bravo, Kathryn..:-)

[@emigabdev]

I would like a follow along. Very good video.

[@Juliana-yl3qv]

This was really what i needed. Thank you!

[@frannyam2174]

This is SO helpful! Thank you so much!

[@ballet2067]

I really like the idea of the following along-workout video. Thanks

[@kathryn_morgan]

You are welcome! And that is the general comment! So I will do that format in the future! :)

[@emmawilson9947]

I honestly love this video so much;)

[@joannepennerdancecoaching]

This is really helpful thank you :) just a suggestion but could you do a yumiko collection video where you talk through all the ones you have - what style, colours and materials?

[@samanthafernandez7714]

Is it bag that I used my hoverboard for the disk board? I flipped it over to the back side and balanced while it was off

[@dulcemote1458]

It Would be nice That you update a video for excercises of streching That Help a raise the legs more. I am following since Puebla México, Congratulations :)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Dulce Mote I will! Thank you! :)

[@alicialee8787]

This really helped me, thank you!!

[@CocoaBeaniex]

Could you do a video on how to make your arches better? Thank you!

[@gilbertalferdo7365]

This videos are helping me

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

Thanks so much for your videos, Kathryn! Also thanks for asking for suggestions. Absolutely, workout, working out *with you* would be much better for Me and I believe the majority of us out here. Would you please make a video for those of us ex-dancers and ex-gymnasts with damaged, painful, weakened toes, feet, ankles and knees from related injuries? I'll be extremely grateful if so. R.S.V.P. :)

[@iluvpennypie]

This was posted on my birthday ❤️

[@kivacarman-frank1427]

Thank you for this video! I do prefer the follow along format. I recently purchased a theraband and found that it is too thin. Mine measures 5'x5". What size do you use in your video?

[@londeeniandsamuel7882]

Work out stile and would you mind doing a video on how to strengthen one foot because I am having a hard time strengthening my right foot for point

[@savannahlee72]

Could you make a video on how to stretch etc. to get the arabesques up higher?

[@kathryn_morgan]

Yes! I will put that on the list.

[@emilyburnell5044]

thx so much!!!!!!!!!! I am having real trouble getting up onto the point of the shoe any tips