Healthy feet are essential for every dancer. In this practical session, you’ll explore the anatomy of the foot and discover best practices for long-term foot health, plus targeted exercises designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and prevent injury.
Are you committed to creating a healthier dance culture for your competitive dance students? Join the conversation to learn how you can go beyond physical safety to foster an environment where your dancers can thrive mentally and emotionally during competition season. You’ll also learn strategies for reducing performance anxiety, encouraging positive reinforcement, promoting healthy social-media …
Join us for a day of classes with Philadelphia Ballet rehearsal director Charles Askegard and BalletX’s Minori Sakita, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A featuring our guests, moderated by Pointe editor in chief, Amy Brandt. Sunday, July 12, 2026 Philadelphia Ballet 323 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Welcome/Check-In: 10:30 am Class One: 11 am–12:30 pm Class Two: 12:40–1:40 pm Panel Discussion and …
Dancers refine technique, expand artistry, and grow confidence across multiple genres with world-class teaching artists from around the nation and globe. Held in CPRD’s brand-new Center for the Healing Arts, the intensive offers performance opportunities, limited scholarships, and housing assistance. Accepting registrations until June 15, 2026.
Join us for a day of classes with Milwaukee Ballet leading artist Jennifer Hackbarth and another teaching artist (to be confirmed), followed by a panel discussion and Q&A featuring our guests, moderated by Pointe editor in chief, Amy Brandt. Saturday, July 25, 2026 Joffrey Ballet of Chicago 10 E Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Welcome/Check-In: 1:30 pm Class One: 2–3:30 pm …
Ensure your dancers transition to pointe safely and confidently with a comprehensive approach to assessing readiness. This talk covers key anatomical, developmental, and strength benchmarks to look for when determining pointe preparedness. You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully place students in pre-pointe or first-year pointe classes at the start of the school year, and how …
Dancers refine technique, expand artistry, and grow confidence across multiple genres with world-class teaching artists from around the nation and globe. Held in CPRD’s brand-new Center for the Healing Arts, the intensive offers performance opportunities, limited scholarships, and housing assistance. Accepting registrations until June 15, 2026.
