Beginner Pointe
IBT Academy Beginner Pointe class is designed for students ages 11-13 who have studied ballet for at least three years.
Instructor's approval is required to attend!
Classes are 45 min long
Sur la pointe work is a very serious step in ballet training. Students are expected to be very dedicated and disciplined, and will be required to take 2 to 3 technique classes per week.
To decrease possible risk of injury, the following pointe class will be introduced only to the girls who show adequate physical strength, accurate technique and necessary mental awareness for such a challenging endeavor.
When dancing sur la pointe the weight of the torso and legs are supported by the intrinsic muscles of the feet and the longitudinal arches. The majority of the weight is supported by the metatarsals and fourteen phalanges, and by the calf and thighs along with the abdomen. IBT Beginner Pointe class focuses on a foot strength-building program designed for pointe readiness. Relevé excercises will be introduced in order to make the transition into pointe shoes a smooth one.
Students will learn and practice pointe barre work with emphasis on individual's correct foot and body alignment as well as study of the proper techniques for the execution of more difficult steps.
IBT teachers’ guarantee a slow, thorough, and careful approach to assure a safe and solid foundation that will help students to be in control and at ease when dancing on pointe.