

Pointe Work: From Beginners and Beyond
Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Wednesday 18 June 2025
11.30am – 2:30pm EDT each day


Booking Deadline:
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Event Date:
Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Wednesday 18 June 2025
Event Time:
11.30am – 2:30pm EDT each day
Location:
Available Online?
Yes
Who’s it for?
RAD Registered Teachers and ballet teachers
Fee:
Members $170 USD
Non-members $188 USD
Contact:
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This practical workshop is designed to increase a ballet teacher’s confidence and knowledge of teaching pointe work to students at different stages of training. The workshop charts preparation and training progressions which underpin the requisites of pointe work. Participants will be introduced to, and explore through discussion, the vocabulary of pointe work from Intermediate Foundation through to more advanced levels of training. Examples of training exercises which prepare students for the progressive demands of pointe work, as well as strategies for implementing training exercises, will be explored.
Aims
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the evolution of pointe shoes and the fitting and maintenance of pointe shoes
- Improve the participants’ knowledge and understanding of pointe work with a particular focus on how to prepare and train pointe work across different stages of training and proficiency
- Share and discuss ideas on creating and teaching preparatory exercises, training exercises and pointe work enchaînements
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of the evolution of pointe shoes, fitting and maintenance of pointe shoes
- Have knowledge and understanding of the principles (anatomical readiness and technical competencies) which indicate when students are ready to commence pointe work
- Have developed skills to create preparatory exercises, training exercises and pointe enchaînements for different levels of study
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of different students when teaching pointe work
- Developed different approaches and strategies for teaching pointe work.
Platform
This activity will be hosted on Zoom. You will be emailed details of how to join the activity within five working days prior to the start date.
CPD hours
8 hours Time-Valued CPD
Recommended preparation
Participants should read the sections on pointe work in The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique and The Progressions of Classical Ballet Technique.
Fees
Members of the Royal Academy of Dance receive discounts on all CPD activities.
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