Description
The toe stretch dancers need for demi-pointe.
Kneeling with your toes tucked under into a high demi-pointe, you sit back towards your heels. This stretches the toes and the ball of the foot, the part that has to bend when you rise.
Why it matters: every relevé goes through demi-pointe, and a high, stable demi-pointe needs the toes, especially the big toe, to extend fully under your weight.
The cue: make sure both feet are tucked equally before you sit back, so one side isn't doing all the work. Then hold for 60 seconds and let the stretch build gradually.
It's in the 30 Min Foot & Ankle Flexibility Class on our channel.
Louisa x
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