Opus Performing Arts - Ballet School in Bellingham WA
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Pointe Strengthening Workshop

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Opus' Artistic Director Brooke Evans will be holding a Pointe Strengthening and Readiness Workshop on Sunday, February 8 from noon-2:00pm.

This workshop is free to all Opus and non-Opus ballet students, and is designed for dancers who are already on pointe as well as those who are approaching pointe readiness.  The workshop  will cover the following topics:
  • Discussions about the dangers of going on pointe too young or before you are strong enough
  • Theraband exercises to keep ankles and feet strong and stable
  • Criteria for Opus' pointe readiness
  • Demonstrations of pointe readiness exercises and opportunities to practice them yourselves
  • Anatomy of a pointe shoe
  • Alignment workshop

Please bring:
 - Notebook 
 - Pen or pencil
 - Tennis ball
 - Theraband
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Opus Performing Arts
207 Prospect Street Suite 201, Bellingham WA 98225
​360-734-5300
[email protected]
images by Juliette Machado, Kevin and Katie Hulett, Nolan Alan McNally,
  • Home
  • Classes
    • Opus 2024-2025 Schedule of Classes
    • Opus Summer 2025
    • Opus Covid Policies
    • Registration & Tuition
    • Class Descriptions
    • 7 and Under
    • Adult Drop In Dance Classes
    • Dress Code
    • Pointe Policy
  • Staff
    • Management
    • Teachers
  • About
    • Opus Statement of Principles
  • Past Performances
  • Reviews
  • Contact
  • Opus Store
  • How to find Opus
  • Tuition Payments
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Hair/Makeup Tutorial Videos
  • Dance Studio Photos
  • Nutcracker 2024 Virtual Programs