• The tradition of going on pointe: 

  • When is a typical age for advancement? 
  • How does a teacher decide a dancer is ready? 
  • What does a pre-pointe assessment look like?

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• Pointe shoes and fittings:

  • Why are shoes so expensive?
  • What's the difference between all the brands and styles?
  • How do you find a good fitter? 

• Training:

  • What does early pointe training look like?
  • How much pointe work is enough?
  • When does a dancer begin performing on pointe?

Parents of young dancers looking to be better informed, dance teachers, coaches, physical therapists, and any support staff for dancers

• Increase understanding of the importance of pointe shoes in a dancer's career
• Learn how students are evaluated for pointe shoes based on developmental readiness, skill level, and strength
• Hear from a top expert pointe shoe fitter on the differences between styles, why the fit is so important, and the reason for the cost of pointe shoes
• Understand a typical young dancer's early pointe training years

• $45 one-time fee
• An hour of instructional recordings
• Ways to track your progress through the course 
• Detailed demonstrations with Jennifer Milner and pre-professional dancers of a typical pointe readiness assessment
• Unlimited chances to watch the recordings 
• A certificate of completion 
• Access to the Bodies In:Motion online community, including monthly live coaching calls, access to previous coaching recordings, connecting with other professionals in the worldwide Bodies In:Motion community!