17/07/2023
As promised, here is the first sneak peek at what is involved in a pointe readiness assessment 🩰
THE PENCIL TEST
Why:
~ To get up on your pointe shoes, a certain amount of foot and ankle flexibility is required.
~ The pencil (or in this case pen 😅) test is one way of assessing this flexibility
The test:
~ A pencil is placed on the highest part of the dancer's foot whilst it is pointed.
~ This test is passed if there is space between the pencil and the ankle/shin
If you would like to know more about the tests involved in a pointe readiness assessment, keep your eyes peeled for next week's post!
To book your pre-pointe assessment with dance physio Jamison, call us on 6404 2787 or click the link in the bio 🫶🏼
