Pointe Work: Ten Reasons - Why and When

by Dawn C Crouch

Excellence on pointe stands at the heart of every ballet performance and speaks directly to a student’s future as a female dancer because to advance, pointe work is an absolute must! Pointe work improves balance, flexibility, and artistic expression. Ultimately, this relates to better performance. Make sure you understand the preparation necessary to ensure a successful transition to the greater demands placed on the body by pointe work. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll Started too soon before strength and technique are solid, pointe work can completely derail a student. Ignore best-tested practices and pointe shoes become a painful issue that manifests in bloody, blistered feet or even debilitating injuries if the student is truly not ready. Recognize other priceless As an added Dawn Crouch possesses an “all sides of the fence” perspective and appreciates not only the tradition and technique of ballet but also the concerns of teachers, students, and parents. A native of New Orleans, she received her early training from Lelia Haller, danced with Houston Ballet, and has taught at ballet schools throughout the southeast. Mrs. Crouch passionately believes that ballet training is a lifetime asset with proven value for every student. “There is no teacher I would trust more with the training of my dancers than Dawn Crouch. Her approach to a dancer’s ballet education is by far her greatest strength.” PHILLIP OTTO – Artistic Director, Huntsville Ballet “Miss Dawn Is a teacher who always boosted my confidence. She went beyond the simple technique of ballet and allowed ballet class to be a haven for artistic expression. As I now teach young students ballet, I hope to instill the same confidence and artistry that Miss Dawn cultivated in me.” HANNAH BOX – University of South Florida; Patel Conservatory, Tampa “I had the good fortune of being trained by Dawn Crouch. She instilled not only technique and work ethic but a love for the arts that still drives me today in my dancing and in training the next generation.” MADISON GRACE LYNN – Savannah Ballet

80 pages, Hardcover

Published November 29, 2021