There are many things that can influence your ability to balance. Poor balance may cause your supporting foot to wobble and make it hard to stabilise en demi-pointe, putting you at risk of injury. In this article Lisa Howell discusses some test and exercises that are aimed at improving balance.
Improving the height of demi-pointe in a dancer.
An essential component of Classical Ballet is having ample strength in the feet to get into a high demi-pointe (or ¾ pointe) position. Gaining this position is essential for correct technique and balance. Some dancers have excellent pointe range on testing, yet struggle to achieve this height when rising. Lisa Howell offers some exercises and tips to improve range and height of the demi-pointe position.