How to Prepare for Pointe | Effective & Safe Preparation for Ballet Dancers

Are you getting ready to start pointe work? In this video, I’ll guide you through how to prepare for pointe safely and effectively, especially if you're an adult ballet dancer or working without regular access to in-person guidance.
We’ll talk about:
✔️ Essential strengthening and stretching exercises for feet, ankles, and turnout
✔️ How soft blocks can support your pointe preparation
✔️ The importance of listening to your body and adapting your routine as you progress
✔️ How to assess ankle flexibility with a simple stretch test
✔️ What to do if you tend to sickle your feet—and why it matters en pointe
✔️ Tips for building a pre-pointe routine with links to full follow-along workouts and barre classes

🎥 Related videos mentioned:
👉 Strengthen: https://youtu.be/We0uEeMIsA4
https://youtu.be/OMi7QtXn3Ck
https://youtu.be/ozvhjrHTBx0
👉 Stretch: https://youtu.be/kCy0DrTLcpQ
https://youtube.com/shorts/olcYAEaW3Kc?feature=share
👉 Pre-pointe Barre: https://youtu.be/IMKz8v_k_UQ
https://youtu.be/7oshMBrRW1Y
https://youtu.be/otBZoEEoXLE
https://youtu.be/_qZaTNxOjb8
https://youtu.be/jdw4SObzzt4
👉 Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFY7BXRAw_otCshDM9d5v4iZhHTQWEMgs

Soft blocks: https://uk.blochworld.com/products/demi-pointe-shoes-pink-satin?variant=30275646193743¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22298748139&gbraid=0AAAAADicdTPXxXdW6AJFYLV-bSRWHNCis&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2Tsa7D7TyeQko2KAdSIHZPaZ8_s23BazjrIGZ6EhU3KVIcIk45NZN4YaAt3DEALw_wcB
Remember, every dancer is different, and preparing properly is far more important than rushing into pointe work before you’re ready.
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