tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338890552011-11-23T15:47:15.082-08:00Hi Guys! This is the official blog for my fantastic new ballet book, "The Perfect Pointe Book"! The book is designed too teach you how to get strong enough for pointe work. It has tests to see where you are at, and exercises to help you get stronger in all the right places! Feel free to post any questions or comments you have, and update me on your progress!Physiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04157358350252956634noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33889055.post-84279851173624835022010-04-28T02:34:00.001-07:002010-04-28T02:34:39.955-07:00

Hi guysHow much do you want your flexibility goals?Really?...How would it be if you could transform your body in a far shorter time than you ever thought possible?.... Now you can get a sneak preview of just how to do that!So many people have been asking for a preview of the Front Splits Fast Flexibility DVDs that I have finally got around to making one! This is just a tiny taste test of some of

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Well! Last week was a little interesting as I was actually featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal!To read the full article Click Here.Yes, I know that it is a little weird for a dance physio to get featured by a leading financial magazine, however it was all for a good cause.read more...

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Dance Education Workshops In Sydney! Hi GuysFINALLY! We are conducting our ever popular dance education workshops in my home town!People have been asking me for months as to when they would be happening in Sydney, and we have organised a whole week in the upcoming school holidays.Dont miss this unique opportunity to rapidly accellerate your knowledge of

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After a fantastic weekend of workshops held in Canberra we are now gearing up for another round in Brisbane. These workshops will be held between Friday 13th June and Sunday 15th June 2008 at Pondera Physio and Pilates. 'Read more...' for more information.read more...

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Hot on the heels of the Ballina Workshops I was asked to go down to Canberra to deliver some similar workshops to the students at Dance City, down in Canberra.Sally and I had a fabulous time teaching workshops on foot and ankle control, flexibility and core control, and the teachers loved their 4 hour session learning all of the details of a thorough pre-pointe assessment.read more...

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Hot on the heels of the Ballina Workshops I was asked to go down to Canberra to deliver some similar workshops to the students at Dance City, down in Canberra.Sally and I had a fabulous time teaching workshops on foot and ankle control...read more...

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After a phenomenally sucessful series of workshops up in the Norther Rivers District in March, I am off again, and this time down to Canberra, ACT. We will be running workshops at 'Dance City' for some of the students there over three days. I hear that Caberra is beautiful at this time of the year so should be a lovely weekend.read more...

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After making my way up to Lismore/Ballina and tracking down all the boxes of books that had been sent up from Sydney, we had a fantastic three days or workshops in the Northern Rivers district. The students were all a joy to work with, and all of them,..read more...

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Just a little festive message to wish you all the best over the holidays!read more...

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I have had so many people asking me about The Parents Manual that is coming up. I wanted to keep it FREE so that everyone can enjoy it over the holidays. This video is just a little bit of info about the book.read more...

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http://www.theperfectpointebook.com/T...It's up! Finally the FREE Parents guide to help your parents help you as much as they can with becoming the best dancer you can be is up and available for you to download! Simply go to the link, and follow the instructions!read more...

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After a year of trying to juggle all kinds of sites and pages all over the internet, I have finally managed to get all of the fantastic free information I provide together in one spot!My brand new site www.theballetblog.com is up and operating, and is packed with information so I will not be posting on this site any more.To celebrate, and as my Christmas present to the world I have released a

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Yes! Its finally up! Despite some last minute issues with the video player, the well anticipated Pre-Pointe Assessment and Teacher Training Manual, together with all its supporting resources is up and available for purchase!read more...

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‘The Perfect Pointe System’ – Pre-Pointe Assessment and Teacher Training Manual is ready for release! This comprehensive system has all of the information that you need to confidently assess all students before progressing en pointe, and really is an extraordinary educational tool for dance teachers. This resource helps bridge the gap between the Science of Dance Medicine and the Art of Dance

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This is a short clip taken 'On Location' in Melbourne at the post IADMS conference day....ballet teacher newsletter perfect pointe system lisa howell dance.read more...

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I decided that it was time to give all of our hard working teachers a special newsletter all of their own, to help answer some of the great questions I get through email.

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What is the best age to start en pointe?So many people ask me this question that I thought it was more than time I did a video explaining when the best time is.Tips On How To Prevent BlistersI have had so many people asking about how to prevent blisters so I thought I would make a video to show you three of the major causes and how to prevent blisters from occurring.How To Tell When Your Pointe

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Clams and Piriformis StretchThis video demonstrates the correct way to perform Clams and Piriformis Stretches. Unfortunately Clams are frequently taught incorrectly so I have created this video to show you the correct way to perform this exercise.

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Rises And Prances En PointeThis is a great exercises to help you to start working through your demi pointe.Rises With TransferRises in first position with a transfer of weight is a fantastic way to strengthen and train the extrinsic muscles of the lower leg and foot. This video demonstrates how to perform this exercise correctly.Pointe Through The Demi PointeClawing the toes is very common

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http://www.theteachersmanual.comThe Dance Teachers Webinar, answering the 10 top questions that dance teachers ask me will be on this weekend!9am Sunday 18th Nov in Sydney11am Sunday 18th Nov In New Zeaand10 pm Saturday 17th Nov in London5pm Saturday 17th Nov in New York2pm Saturday 17th Nov in San FransicoIf you are not on the teachers newsletter yet, go to http://www.theteachersmanual.com to

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Trading lab coats for leotards: Doctors try new treatment - Daily Trojan OnlineWhile we have a great relationship between Physical Therapists, Dance teachers and the Othopods here in Sydney, fromn what I hear, there is not that much of that in the USA... Thought this might be of interest to those of you around LA :) Trading lab coats for leotards: Doctors try new treatment Daily Trojan Online

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One of the girls, Roxi, who gets my emails, asked if she could send a picture of her feet to me so that I could comment on them for her. I thought you all might be able to learn from what I said, so here is my reply....Hi RoxiIt seems to me that you are not getting fully up onto demi pointe. There may be several reasons for this. Either you are too tight in the muscles under your big toe; the big

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Many dancers, and their teachers, are unsure of the possibility of progressing onto pointe if they have 'Flat Feet'. I often get asked if going en pointe is okay, so I thought I would share an article I wrote on the subject with you :) Would love to hear any stories you have on working your 'Flat feet' into beautiful feet! Flat Feet and Pointe Shoes... Can they go together?As a Dance

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Hi Guys, I was having trouble explaining this to someone in an email, so thought I would post a picture for you all. This is great for opening out the lower back if your have been dancing a lot. Take it gently, breathe into the stretch, and remember that it should not be painful!!!Quadratus Lumborum is a muscle that connects from your lower ribs to the top of your pelvis. This muscle helps you to

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Hi Linda,If the shoe is otherwise a good shape, but is twisting on your foot en pointe, this may be simply remedied by breaking in the heel in the correct place before you work in it. If the shank is too firm and has no discernable curve when you are en pointe then it is too stiff and needs to be worked before you wear it, as otherwise it will pull you off pointe or twist away from the sole of

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"Should dancers always alternate pointe shoes from foot to foot?" (Jane)Hi Jane!This is always a common question and one that different people will insist on their point of view.If you alternate shoes it means that you keep the box nice and lean looking, with no discernable foot shaped bumps or wear patterens. It does however pose an issue with the ribbon length as one will always heve extra

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Hi Lisa!Just a note to thank you for everything you put into writing & marketing your book on pointework--what a treasure! I found you/it via Deborah Vogel's Dancing Smart newsletter and am so excited to apply your advice and exercises in my pointe classes! I own a small studio in Columbus, Ohio, and ballet is our biggest program, and my personal baby. I am blessed to have a practicing physical

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Hi Guys, I had this question posted on the blog earlier today and as it is a question I get asked a lot, I thought it deserved its own post..."Hi Lisa. I am about to go on pointe and am not sure whether I need elastics on my shoes or not. I see some of the Advanced girls have elastic as well as ribbons - what are they for? Thanks, (Anon)"Often girls use elastics to help keep the heel of their

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I hope you liked the clip on youtube! Amazing huh? If you find any other cool videos, feel free to post me the link so I can check it out. Or, you can even upload a video of you doing the tests and exercises from "The Perfect Pointe Book" so that I can see how you are doing!If you havent downloaded a copy yet, go towww.theperfectpointebook.com/index2.htmlYou can download it immediately and save

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Hi Guys,I had a few questions after the last email, asking exactly what a Pirifomis stretch is. Well, all is uncovered in the book, but just so everyone can start getting more mobile into their hips I thought I would post a picture to explain it a little more. And yes, pictures do speak 1000 words!This stretch is fabulous for releasing off tension in the back of the hip, and may relieve mild

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Hi GuysOne of my clients discovered this clip on utube that I thought you might like. It is a perfect example of just how amazing the human body is!Click on...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CUhQP2lJ4 ....to see an awesome display of flexibility, balance and strength. This kind of body does take years of work, but its great for inspiration about what is possible!Lately I have had so many girls

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Hi! I am a Physiotherapist based in Sydney, Australia, and I work with dancers on a daily basis. I love watching the changes that can take place once girls learn some smart tips to fast track their progress, and have been looking for a way to share these secrets with more dancers!Working on this book has been a labour of love, and is finally complete. I am so excited at finally being able to

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Hi guysI have had a few girls ask me lately whether they should invest in a device to increase their pointe range. I am pretty sceptical of some of these, and I have never had a girl who has not had dramatic increases in range of pointe when doing the exercises described in the book, especially when combined with good hands on treatment. So, really, I see no need, and possible harm by placing

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Hi Guys,I have sent off a few copies of the book to a few very special people for their opinion, and the feed back is all good! I am working on the final logistics of making this avaliable to all you guys, so will keep you posted! Anyone who has had a sneak preview, feel free to post your comments here!Talk soon,Lis

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Hi Guys! The book is almost done! It is in the last stages of editing and should be up in the next few days. Phew! It has been a long project but looks fantastic now :) I will keep you posted!!

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