Behind every flawless performance is the unseen dedication behind the scenes. 🩰✨ Watch as Precious Adams and Julia Conway break in their pointe shoes, meticulously shaping them into instruments of grace and strength. You can help our dancers achieve their best by supporting our Pointe Shoe Appeal. Donate here: https://www.ballet.org.uk/support/pointe-shoe-appeal/ | English National Ballet

122K views · 1.4K reactions | how ballerinas break in their pointe shoes 藍 | Eva Nys | Facebook

346K views · 4.4K reactions | Trying on my old pointe shoes 並 #theocrew #ballet #crna #dancers | Olivia Reeves | Facebook

25K views · 502 reactions | While at home, some of our female dancers showed off the beauty of pointe work 並 Plus, stay tuned as we continue to create while we can't be on stage. Dancers  Sandy Delasalle (Principal Ballet Mistress & Artistic Associate), Dayana Hardy Acuña, Mayume Noguromi, Kassidy Thompson, Candice Adea, Kristin Barwick, Kiki Saito & Nikki Blain Edited by Matteo Scannella  | West Australian Ballet | Facebook

Are you introducing pointe work to young dancers? You might be making a crucial mistake. Teaching pointe requires more than just physical strength; it’s about muscle sensitivity and control. Children’s muscles don’t respond with the same speed or precision as an adult’s, and rushing them into pointe too soon can hinder their progress. Understanding the importance of proper muscle engagement and timing when transitioning from flat to pointe is key. Without the right approach, it’s like spinning y