PRE-POINTE: A Ballet Conditioning Class to Get You Ready for Pointe Shoes.

Completed by 27 learners

Ages 11-16

Live Group Class

In this class we target exercises and movements that isolate the muscles needed to begin Pointe Work.

meghan stefanik

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(99 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

2-18 learners per class

30 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours per week

Assessment

Each student is assessed verbally.

Class Experience

This class focuses on isolated and combined movements to get the ballet dancer ready for Pointe. At least 2 years of ballet training is recommended. Should be enrolled in a current Ballet class in addition to this class to see results!

Every week we will perform exercises that strengthen the muscles in our feet, ankles, legs, back and core. I will take you step by step through the movements and observe your technique to make sure you are getting the most out of your exercise. These exercises will include floor exercises, across the floor exercises and standing exercises.

This class is fun and beneficial. I try to make my classes fun, but also give feedback in a way that's helpful and understanding for each student. Students all have their own goals and I want to see each student succeed. 

In this class, students will be able to be as interactive as they would like. We will do exercise sets together so the more support they get from both myself and the other classmates, the more successful each student will be!

Learning Goals

To increase their strength and flexibility as a dancer and one day begin Pointe work!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Although injuries do occur, I try my best to walk each student through the exercises slowly and well explained to decrease any chance of injury.

Supply List

Please wear comfortable clothing for this class.

A long TheraBand or resistance band will be needed.
A mid-size ball (The size of a basketball) will also be helpful.
Have water nearby!

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

meghan stefanik

Joined August, 2020

4.9

99reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of New Hampshire

I have my Bachelor of Arts in Dance. I have been teaching dance of all genres for over 16 years. I have run my own successful dance studio for the last ten years where I have had the privilege to travel the world teaching dance.