Upcoming course details
Introduction to Pointe with Elizka Bouzkova
DATES: 10th May- 28th June
TIME: 14:30-16:00
LEVEL: Level 1 / ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Pointe courses
Level 1 & 2
Danceworks offers progressive ballet courses at four levels.
While pointe shoes are preferred as classes will be structured around pointe work and foot strengthening, you can attend in ballet shoes as a significant portion will focus on strength building and pre pointe work before the shoes are put on. Your instructors can also give you advice on how to sew and break in your pointe shoes.
Courses Descriptions
Absolute Beginner Pointe Course – Level 1
Starting pointe classes always seem like a daunting task to anyone that has never attempted it, but with the right training and strengthening exercises it should be a fun and positive experience. This is exactly what you can expect with the Danceworks Absolute Beginner Pointe course. If you have always wanted to attempt going on pointe or have done it in your youth but is in need of a good refresher, then this is an ideal opportunity to do so. The course will run over a period of 8 weeks, where you get to work with the same teacher and with the same group of dancers throughout. The course is designed to build the strength in the ankles and lower legs to go onto pointe safely and with ease. You will be carefully monitored throughout to make sure you are using the correct muscles.
Pointe for Improvers – Level 2
Suitable for those who have taken a few pointe classes or the Level 1 course and are ready to continue their learning.
The course will cover:
– Simple relevés- Center with arms coordinations (port de bras)
– Releves and échappés in fourth position
– Pas Suivi en tournant
– Temps lie center
– Echappé in fourth position (croise and efface)
– Assamble Soutenu
– Pas échappé en tournant
– Pas jeté fondu
– Small dance at the end
– Repertoire fragments
