Pre Pointe a Year Long Training Guide is a multimedia reference system for preparing dancers for the demands of dancing en pointe. The program includes a multi faceted screening system to determine the dancer's readiness for pointe and identify areas of individual focus. Correctional and strengthening exercises (both done in and out of pre-pointe shoes are provided in a progressive format to help dancers both prepare for pointe work and reduce their chances for dance related injuries or compensation issues. Informational materials are also provided for dancers and their parents to further educate everyone on what is expected and required for a successful transition to dancing en pointe.
The majority of the material is suitable for both female and male students. A discussion of the benefits of this training for male students is provided in the introduction section.
The program consists of a Teaching Manual (pdf format), video clips of the exercises (.mp4 format), 24 progressive lesson plans (pdf format) and a 2 year addendum showing how to implement this work over a 2 year period, barefoot the first year and in pre-pointe shoes the second.
The Teaching Manual includes:
General Introduction
Benefits of Pre-Pointe Training
- Physical
- Transitioning from flat to pointe
- As a pointe screening tool
- Incentive
Requirements
Screening Guidelines
- Postural
- Movement
- Additional criteria
Exercise Breakdowns with photographic references
Handouts
- Tying pre-pointe shoes
- Sewing pre-pointe shoes
- About pre-pointe
- Risks of pre-pointe
- Buying pre-pointe shoes
Reference Materials
- Student screening forms
- Shoe resources
- Common errors and suggested corrections (with photographic references)
The majority of the exercises included are also demonstrated (with narration of execution and teaching tips) by a pre-pointe student on the video clips. The clips are designed to augment the written descriptions of the exercises and not to be done as an actual class.
The Lesson Plans provide a list of the exericses for the indicated classes (each designed to be done for 2-3 classes) and are formatted for a 1 hour pre-pointe class that is held in addition to regular ballet technique classes.
The material in this program is not designed to be performed by dancers under 10 years of age, unless you are using the 2 year option in which case the barefoot work is suitable for a 9 year old.
The product pieces will be delivered as a zip file when you download them. Due to the video clips, this is a large (570 Mb) file. This method of delivery removes the need for a cd / dvd drive and after the files are downloaded, you don't need to be on an internet connection since the files are not streaming. If you would like all of the files also delivered via disk, select the add disks option. The shipping charges will be applied at check out in this case
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