Ashley Ellen Dancewear & Pointe Fittings is hosting a series of educational workshops in Palmerston North alongside Georgina Barr from Barrina Dance Health Consultancy, designed to support dancers, parents, and teachers in safely progressing to pointe.

These workshops are focused on practical, evidence-based guidance around pointe readiness, technique, and long-term dancer health.

🩰 Workshop 1: Pre-Pointe Progression (Dancers & Parents) On site or by Virtual Meeting Link

When: 23rd May 10:00am - 12noon

Duration: 2 hours

This session is designed to help dancers and their families understand what is required to safely progress to pointe work.

You’ll learn:

• The key exercises and technique needed to pass a Pre-Pointe assessment

• What teachers are looking for before allowing pointe work

• How to support strength and alignment at home

• Foot care and pointe shoe health basics

• Basics of pointe shoes and what to expect

This is ideal for dancers preparing for pointe in the next 6–18 months.

👩🏫 Workshop 2: Pre-Pointe Requirements (Teachers)

On-site or by Virtual Meeting Link

When: 23rd May 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duration: 2 hours

A professional development session focused on safe, medically-informed pointe progression.

You’ll learn:

• Internationally recognised benchmarks for pointe readiness

• How to assess strength, alignment, and control

• Injury prevention principles

• How to better prepare your students for pointe success

• How to build relationships with pointe fitters

All attendees will receive a CPD certificate.

📍 Location

Focal Point Cinema, Cuba Street Palmerston North (Upstairs) and through virtual Zoom link. 

🎟️ Tickets 

• Dancer & Parent Workshop (On-site): $20 per family

• Dancer & Parent Workshop (Virtual Link) $15 per dancer/family

• Teacher Workshop (On-site): $180 per attendee

• Teacher Workshop (Virtual Link): $150 per attendee

Why attend?

Pointe work is a major milestone, but it needs to be done right. These workshops are designed to give dancers, families, and teachers the knowledge and confidence to approach pointe safely and successfully.

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There will be refreshments provided during the on-site workshops.