STEPPING UP:
BALLET SHOES TO POINTE
SAFE TRANSITIONS FOR YOUNG DANCERS
Thinking about starting pointe work? Learn what’s required, how to know if your dancer is ready, and the safest way to support this exciting milestone.
Free Online Info Session – November 9th, 4:00 pm.
DANCE STRONG
Is your dancer dreaming of starting pointe? Or maybe they’re pushing through aches and niggles in class? Knowing what’s normal and what’s not is the key to keeping young dancers strong, safe, and confident, no matter their style.
Growing bodies go through a lot, and while some discomfort can be part of training, pain or repeated injuries shouldn’t be ignored. The challenge for parents and teachers is knowing when to push, when to rest, and when it’s time to get help.
That’s where we come in.
Join us for a free info session where our dance physios will cover:
- How to know if your dancer is ready for pointe
- Common injuries in young dancers and how to spot them early
- Strength, mobility, and balance foundations every dancer needs
- Practical tips for parents, teachers, and dancers to prevent injury and support performance
Whether your child is on the path to pointe, training in contemporary, jazz, or hip hop, this session will give you the knowledge to help them thrive in dance, safely.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
Pointe & Dance Demands: Explore what it really takes for young dancers to transition safely onto pointe. Learn about the physical requirements—strength, mobility, balance, and control—and the common issues that can arise across all dance styles, from overuse injuries to growth-related pain.
IDENTIFY THE RISKS
Red Flags in Dancers: Understand the signs that a dancer may not be ready for pointe or could be at risk of injury, such as recurrent ankle sprains, poor alignment, or pain that lingers after class. Learn when it’s time to pause, seek help, and prevent small niggles from turning into bigger setbacks.
PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Smart Approach: Discover how evidence-based assessments, tailored strength programs, and collaboration between parents, teachers, and physios create the strongest foundation for safe and confident dancing. Learn the practical steps to keep dancers progressing, performing, and enjoying their art—on pointe and beyond..
MEET YOUR EXPERT PRESENTER
Chelsea Andrejic
B. Ex&Spc, B. Arts, M. Phty, APAM
Before studying, Chelsea performed professionally as a Soloist with the Slovak National Ballet in Slovakia for nine years and has been teaching Ballet and Pilates alongside her studies for the past five years.
Chelsea completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Australian Catholic University (ACU) before successfully completing her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Chelsea enjoys treating all sports and musculoskeletal conditions but is particularly interested in dance-related injuries, pre-pointe assessments, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
GOT QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS!
I am not a parent, is this information designed for me?
Is it free?
My dancer is not going on pointe, should I still come?
