Deborah Vogel of The Body Series announced today:
"I'm excited to announce that I will be giving away 5 full
attendee passes for the Dance Teacher Summit being held
July 29 - 31, 2011, in New York City. Each pass is worth
$425 and you can take all the dance classes, visit the
exhibit hall, and get a goody bag filled with... well
goodies! You're also invited to the cocktail party, the
ACE award competition performance, and a fun Fashion
Forward show choreographed by Mandy Moore.
Transportation and lodging is not included in this contest -
just the $425 registration fee.
To be in the running for one of these 5 free passes place
an order for $50 or more from The Body Series. The
contest is open from today, June 27th - July 3rd. I'll
pick the 5 winners from all who order first thing on the 4th
and then email you immediately, making for an even better
holiday!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Pointe Shoe Pain - Do I Have A Bunion?
A ballet student describes her pointe pain as being at the side of the big toe joint. The foot pain is bad that she cannot releve onto that leg, although the other foot is fine.
She does not see any bump on the painful big toe joint, but she wonders if she has a bunion.
If you find yourself in this predicament, it is best to see a health practitioner to determine if there is a hairline, or stress fracture in the toe bone.
Without a fracture, inflammation by itself can cause enough pain to result in you not being able to do a releve. The pointe shoe fit seemed correct at the ballet store, yet - is the painful foot just a tad bigger? Or a tad wider?
Has the painful foot ever been injured in any way?
If you perform the foot strength tests from The Perfect Pointe Book, is the painful foot weaker? Those are good tests for any ballet student in toe shoes to check regularly. Most people do have a stronger foot, and the exercises in the Perfect Pointe Book will help you even up the foot muscle strength.
Your health practitioner can help you figure out what is causing the pain, and advise some home care. Icing decreases inflammation. Be sure the ice pack is wrapped, and such a small spot would not need more than a few minutes. The frequency of icing will help as well, perhaps two or three times a day.
You may have a bunion forming. If so, you can learn how to prevent it continuing. Just be sure to get professional help, and you'll become a truly professional student who knows how to care of her feet!
She does not see any bump on the painful big toe joint, but she wonders if she has a bunion.
If you find yourself in this predicament, it is best to see a health practitioner to determine if there is a hairline, or stress fracture in the toe bone.
Without a fracture, inflammation by itself can cause enough pain to result in you not being able to do a releve. The pointe shoe fit seemed correct at the ballet store, yet - is the painful foot just a tad bigger? Or a tad wider?
Has the painful foot ever been injured in any way?
If you perform the foot strength tests from The Perfect Pointe Book, is the painful foot weaker? Those are good tests for any ballet student in toe shoes to check regularly. Most people do have a stronger foot, and the exercises in the Perfect Pointe Book will help you even up the foot muscle strength.
Your health practitioner can help you figure out what is causing the pain, and advise some home care. Icing decreases inflammation. Be sure the ice pack is wrapped, and such a small spot would not need more than a few minutes. The frequency of icing will help as well, perhaps two or three times a day.
You may have a bunion forming. If so, you can learn how to prevent it continuing. Just be sure to get professional help, and you'll become a truly professional student who knows how to care of her feet!
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