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The Most Common Reasons Dancers Fail a Pre-Pointe Assessment

pointe shoes

(And What Dancers Should Know Before Their Assessment) For many dancers, a pre-pointe assessment feels mysterious. You know it’s incredibly important and a big achievement but unless you’ve had one before, it’s often unclear what you’re actually being tested on. At Performance Podiatry Sydney, we regularly assess dancers who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and technically capable […]

Preparation for Pointe Assessments: Building Strength, Confidence and Safety Before Going En Pointe

Ballet dancer en pointe during pre-pointe assessment

Starting pointe work is one of the most exciting milestones in a dancer’s journey. To make this transition smooth, safe, and successful, many dancers choose to complete a Preparation for Pointe Assessment with a podiatrist in the 3 to 12 months leading up to their formal pointe assessment. This appointment introduces the elements that will […]