As health & safety regulations are changing later in 2015 we have teachers’ courses available to support best & safe practise covering all aspects of young dancers starting pointe work.

These courses are based on research done by IADMS

(International Association for Dance Medicine & Science)

Courses Presented by Esther Juon ABBO  RTS,  Dip,  CID,  Member of IADMS Education Committee

An Introductory Full Day Workshop covering:

·         the anatomy of the foot & ankle

·         supporting the foot on pointe

·         the effect of the adolescent growth spurt

·         pre-pointe preparation & dancer risk assessment

·         using physio tape to strengthen the intrinsic muscles in the foot & support the joints

·         the case for & against demi-pointe shoes

Full Day Dancer Assessment Workshop
How to assess a dancer for pointe readiness:

·         Alignment

·         Strength

·         Turn-out

·         Balance

·         Foot assessment

·         Conditions under which a dancer may be at risk on pointe

·         When to refer to a health professional

 Eight Day Custom Pointe Shoe Fitting Course

·         History & background of the Juon Pointe Shoe Fitting System

·         Basic understanding of the anatomy of the foot, and ankle

·         Assessing if a dancer is ready for pointe – detailed full physical & risk assessment

·         Foot & ankle assessment

·         Taping the feet  

·         Keeping records and photos

·         Fitting of pointe and demi-pointe shoes

·         How to prepare shoes for class

·         How to break shoes in

·         Follow up of the dancer

·         Presenting workshops