Pre-Pointe is available to dancers who have shown physical, mental and emotional readiness. The curriculum includes: a look into the history of Pointe and how it evolved; a basic understanding of the anatomy of the foot, as well as the structure of the pointe shoe; proper foot care; and how to care for and sew ribbons and elastic onto pointe shoes. Most importantly, dancers will be taught TheraBand, Pila-tes, and physical therapy exercises designed to strengthen the structures of the foot and ankle, while continuing to work on placement and strengthening of the legs and core.