DT+ Teacher Talk: Assessing Pointe Readiness

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 to communicate those decisions with care, clarity, and compassion.