Pre-Pointe exercises you can do at home for all ballet students...

Turn out range, strength, core control - these are only a few things you need an awareness of to successfully start pointe work!
This short video should help with ankle stabilisation, strength and foot articulation.
- perform in bare feet for stronger awareness of articulation in the feet
- aim for smooth transitions between movements
- perform en pointe once confident
- I recommended 3 months of barre before attempting centre work
- don't forget the accessory work at the end!
ALWAYS consult with your ballet teacher prior to purchasing pointe shoes.
The ballet class music used in this video is by Richard Maddock and you can find his amazing music on iTunes and Spotify - www.richardmaddock.com/
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[@wendytaylor72]

I'm an adult RAD student and have just started training in demi pointe shoes. I've been doing these exercises for quite a while and they have really helped. My teacher is always complimenting me on my feet so hopefully the transition to pointes will go smoothly. I'm 52 and it's something I've dreamed about from being a small child. Onwards and upwards!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

That's wonderful to hear!!!

[@sm0ll]

I finally got evaluated to pre-point at 16 years old and I can’t wait to attend the classes. They said I’ll be on ballet flats for a few months but I’ll be going on point shoes probably by the next season and I can’t wait so I’m hoping these exercises work out for me.

[@cadencenightengale8895]

Your feet are gorgeous! I'm trying to start pre-pointe, hopefully these warm-ups will help!

[@aigerimbegaliyeva6343]

Renathung Ezung wtf is wrong with you?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

They will definitely help! Keep going girl! :) x

[@Ellabellacinderella]

@@renathungezung7746 your just jealous of her because your fat😂😂😂😂

[@Ellabellacinderella]

Im in pre-pointe!

[@millyann2704]

lol ok boomer

[@bigfootisnotanerd]

I’ve never taken a serious ballet class but I love to dance around and get on my toes, but never pointe. I hope I can one day though.

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hi Skyway! Thats fabulous that you dance for joy. However do be careful dancing 'on your toes' as without pointe shoes this is very dangerous. Work through the demi-pointe (these exercises) without going fully up on your toes! Happy dancing. G x

[@bigfootisnotanerd]

Georgia Canning haha, by toes I mean like what we all did when we were five but I’ll take that advice! ❤️❤️

[@nellahorelli3226]

​@@bigfootisnotanerdso reléve

[@AyaaAcademia]

I am an adult ballet dancer and I've been on pointe for almost 5 months now. But due to the pandemic and university, I took a bit of a break and this is really helpful Georgia for getting back to proper form and strength to ensure safe pointe work. Thank you.

[@petraheim5661]

...I`m adult beginner , started with ballett 4 years ago. Since Dec19I started with Pre-Pointe and this exercise is the best i know. I do it 3 times a week at home. thank you.

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Oh that's awesome! Hope you are still doing it. Fantastic conditioning! G x

[@annagrasss]

Thanks a lot for this! It's super helpful!!

[@tangbaby1]

I use these exercises to strengthen my feet since I work in heels a lot. Great video!

[@bestiesworld2818]

I really need this because I’m about to go on point in December and I need some exercises 😁😁😁❤️❤️

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Good luck! They're perfect for pre-pointe! G x

[@miathemessydiva835]

this is really going to help me in pre-point thank you so much

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Happy to help! G x

[@fionaeade7742]

I really love theses exercises

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Oh Im so glad! G x

[@jellybean9382]

I’ve been on pointé for a few years now and these all still help. Your arch and feet are stunning! Also, where did you get those leggings?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hi Jelly! Apologies for the late reply - only just saw your message now! The leggings are Nimble Activewear :) Thank you for your kind words x

[@trinitycodance6107]

Great vid. Did in flat and pointe. THANK YOU 😊

[@1D_LouNiHazLiZen]

Your feet are amazing!! I am probably going on pointe sometime this year so I have started doing these exercises hoping they will help!!! My dance teacher said at the end of last year that she would put some pre pointe exercises on our sharing platform Movitae but she never did so I searched up pre pointe exercises on KZbin and I came across you so... THANK YOU!!!!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You're welcome Ella! Enjoy and if you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to my channel as I'll be uploading an updated pre-pointe video soon :) G x

[@giannamarino7378]

thank you so much for this video!! i’m in april break and really missing dance, and this is such an awesome and helpful video!! you have an AMAZING arch btw(:

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Thanks Gianna! So glad you've found the video useful :) You can find more at my blog www.thebalancedballerina.com.au or on the channel (More coming!) Best wishes xx

[@CowboyBebop444]

Awesomeness

[@elliewaters9017]

Thanks I needed this to practise

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You're welcome! G x

[@reversemitosis4213]

I found these quite helpful!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

So glad! G x

[@aiya3130]

So helpful! Thank you! :))

[@Ballerina_girl]

I’m going on Demi point soon and I think this will be really helpful also you have an amazing arch ❤

[@anivalbenavidez3839]

Your feet are beautiful. This was reallly helpful. Have a great day!❤🙏

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You're welcome! You too x

[@robloxgal7188]

that arch on your feet is AMAZING!, I wish I had a arch like that x

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hehe thank you!

[@Wyv3rn_0]

I have never done pointe before so I am hoping this will prepare me for the next dance year when I can do pointe!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Definitely a great follow along video to help prepare you for pointe! Good luck! x

[@poojajainpretty]

Waiting for more such tutorials

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Uploading as we speak ;) You can also check out more on my channel x

[@masterwarden2827]

People always talk about ballerinas having ugly feet, but I think they are gorgeous. Your arches are to die for. Thanks so much for the video!! I'm working my ass off for my promotion to pointe. ❤

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Naww thank you! G x

[@charlotte08200]

I one day hope I can get on pointe. I have been searching and searching for the video that I need to help me!! This video is the one!! Thank you so so much! Hopefully I can get pointe shoes sooner!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You got this! Hope this video helped your pre-pointe journey. G x

[@charlotte08200]

Georgia Canning thank you! It most certainly did!

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

That was awesome!!! Thank you so much. This will help me a lot. You have Great feet! :-)

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Thank you! Im glad the homework video will be helpful for you! I always think, 6 minutes of 'work' per day is easy! Here's to strong feet! Best of luck and keep an eye out for more homework videos :) G x

[@lilia9405]

I’m doing this because I’ve got my private lesson in 1hour and completely forgot about my homework 😭😭

[@amandapanda9253]

I started doing ballet in September and it is now may, I am almost 13 and I really want to go on pointe but I feel like I started to late. I’m just trying to strengthen my feet and get a better arch and this video really helped me! Thank you!

[@cats7414]

I’m starting at 19 and I have friends starting even older, it’s never too late!!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You got this! And I agree with Cat below, it's never too late! This video is perfect for you. G x

[@Mystique_Mage]

WOW!!!!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Enjoy x

[@user-jy5tf2oo2v]

Thank you very much! Helen.K

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You're welcome Helen. G x

[@user-jy5tf2oo2v]

@@BalancedBallerinas 😊

[@millieosborne598]

I just did my grade 5 filmed exam (due to covid) in December im now focusing on strengthing my feet for point in grade 6

[@BalancedBallerinas]

That's fantastic! Kicking goals! G x

[@monny2554]

Muito top

[@Sara-vh8oc]

I love her pants ❤️❤️❤️ They're so amazing 😘 And beautiful ❤️😘😍

[@b0bea989]

I’m starting pointe preparation at my dance school this term and I want to get better feet so that I’m fully prepared

[@BalancedBallerinas]

That's a wonderful idea. Enjoy getting a jump start on the pointe work preparation with this video! G x

[@b0bea989]

@@BalancedBallerinas thank you this was quite painful when i first did it but it’s really helping!!

[@KdoubleAMILLE]

Ok so i know were in quartine but im 10 and ALAWAYS wanted to do ballet and i LOVE nutcracker its one of my favs!!!!! So im doing these exercises because my moms putting me in ballet YAY!!! Hahah these are kinda painful but ive gottwn used to it by the third exercise thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hello Kamille! I'm so glad you found my channel and that your Mum has agreed to put you in ballet after the global pandemic. Ballet is amazing and I'm so excited for you. Just an FYI this exercise shouldn't hurt. Make sure you're not going up on your toes and make sure you're alignment is correct (imagine your foot being on train tracks and don't deviate from the train tracks!) I suggest starting with my 'Four Point Body Placement' barre... Let me know how you go x

[@KdoubleAMILLE]

@@BalancedBallerinas Thank you so much!! Its just my feet were soar because we did some long exercises in our back yard today hahahahhah☺

[@oreo8142]

I stopped ballet for a year and I felt like it is so hard to continue 😭My body is not flexible and the exercises are so tiring, I felt so anxious😭

[@lottiecasserley4109]

Please can you do a video on how to improve your arch?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hello Lottie, this video will improve your arch! All these exercises are fantastic for mobilising your feet, creating flexibility :) G x

[@user-wb4ti4yu2s]

Спасибо🙏💪👋👋👋🌺🌸🌼💐💐💐

[@sidneyarmstrong9850]

I have danced for over twenty years, not ballet. I am older and have had a few injuries but I am still able to dance but when I am at the barre I see in the mirror that I am not raising up on my toes nearly as high as I used to, I seriously feel like I am only lifting a 1/4 of a way off the floor. I have stiffness and pain in toes and I know that can slow my raise but I can usually push through that, but what can I do to strengthen my arches they feel like they have shortened, if that makes sense?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

This is a fantastic tutorial for increasing mobility in your feet! Hope it helped... G x

[@emma.opperman]

💟👍

[@vandysok3436]

wish me luck.. im starting ballet wtf

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Good luck! G x

[@lilia9405]

How did it go?

[@reaganquinones1598]

I have a question... When I do those calf raises am I supposed to go up to my highest releve? Video is very helpful though, thank you!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Sorry Reagan, only saw this comment now! Yes, you're supposed to go to your highest demi-pointe (as long as you're keeping good placement!) G x

[@liapusterla1177]

what level do you think a dancer should be before going on demi pointe shoes?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

I don't really believe in demi pointe shoes. Just flat or pointe... and everyone's journey is personal and unique. Best consult with you teacher x

[@sarasaruzza5579]

Hello! I have pretty strong feet, very similar to yours in shape/arch/instep, but even if they're strong I can't stretch (point) them so much. A better line (and foot shape) is always a balance between strength and flexibility, so how do you stretch your arches? Any tip? Thank you and cheers from Italy! Sara

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hello Sara, you have to be very careful when trying to 'stretch your arches' (which I don't actually recommend) as it can lead to injury. Always (if possible) consult with a dance physiotherapist and communicate to them your goals. G x

[@sarasaruzza5579]

@@BalancedBallerinas I will ask to my phisio for sure. (I know you must be very careful with that). A lot of dancers (even professionals) actually do it,and in various ways, so I was asking if you know a good&safe way to do it. So do you think is not necessary and it's just a matter of strength?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

@@sarasaruzza5579 A good and safe place to start is rolling your arch out on a tennis ball (or any hard ball)... very safe :)

[@vaeh8141]

I take beginner point class and I was wondering can I do this for point exercise? And how many times should I do it a day?

[@BalancedBallerinas]

You can definitely do these exercises to strengthen your feet for pointe work. Wether you've started or about to... still very beneficial and useful! G x

[@cameronstevenson8246]

I’m starting ballet for my first year soon. Ik it’s late, but is it too late to ever be on pointe?

[@nyctouae]

Elise Stevenson never with hard work and determination you can be on pointe!

[@ceryshartnoll759]

ive been doing ballet for 6 years now. im 12 and im still not on pointe. you have to be patient and when your dance teacher thinks your ready she'll give you them and guide you through.

[@wendytaylor72]

I'm glad to hear that. I started doing ballet in April and will be taking my first RAD exam later this year. I'm 49. I have a background in figure skating so am quite flexible. My tutor says I have good feet so hopefully that is a good sign. I am also doing exercises to prepare my feet. Thanks for posting.

[@devaindarmy876]

I hope it helps...I am going to perform ballet in a function and need to start with pointe excersises....will it make me stand on my toes during the dance???? Please reply😀😀

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hi Yashi! This series of exercises is fantastic for strengthening the feet, calves and ankles for pointe work. Don't stand on your toes unless you're wearing pointe shoes and work closely with your teacher :)

[@aiya3130]

If you hate yourself, do these with leg weights on. *cries in French* ^^

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Hahahaha too funny Aiya! I actually don't recommend doing these with leg weights though as it sort of missed the point of the exercise. You want to concentrate on articulating through the feet and mobilising them. Leg weights are FANTASTIC for Pilates exercises! Enjoy x

[@eaapotatoes4643]

I'm not even a ballet dancer. Why am I here?!

[@BalancedBallerinas]

Lol. Have no idea... G x