By the teacher's call
Pointe
Pointe work begins when your teacher says you are ready. It is a conversation about strength and technique, and it never depends on an age.
Sreymom teaches the pointe class in a smaller group in Studio B. Students who work on pointe also take a technique class and the conditioning class each week.
A talk with the teacher first
Smaller classes in Studio B
Technique and conditioning alongside
How a student comes to pointe
Four steps, taken at the student's pace.
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Step 1: Talk with your teacher
Your teacher and Alfonzo look at your technique and your strength, and say what to work on first.
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Step 2: Build the strength
Conditioning and technique classes work on the feet, the ankles and the core before any pointe shoes.
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Step 3: Choose the shoes together
Shoes are fitted with your teacher before the first class, and bought separately from tuition.
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Step 4: Start at the barre
The first pointe classes stay at the barre. The center follows when your teacher decides.
Good to know
What to wear
A leotard, tights and your fitted pointe shoes. Hair is off the neck, and jewelry stays at home.
Class length
The pointe class runs an hour and fifteen minutes.
Class size
Classes of up to 8 students, so each pair of feet is seen.
Pain
Tell your teacher about any pain, before or during class. The teacher will change what you do that day.
Ask about pointe at a placement visit
Bring your questions to a placement visit. The teacher will talk with you about where you are.