Pointe Readiness Evaluations
Receive feedback on a full 360° view of your feet and what to work on to reach your goals, whether that’s pointework, higher rélevé, or improving your line.
Stretches, strengthening, and feedback on pointing, standing, and rélevé technique and up to 5 free videos from our premium course & on-demand library content.
Foot 360° Consultation — How it works
Step 1: Fill out a questionnaire about your injury history.
Step 2: Prepare a video of your feet from different angles using the follow-along video provided.
Step 3: Receive a confirmation email that your evaluation is in progress and a date on which you can expect your feedback. (Usually within 5 business days.)
Step 4: Receive your feedback!!
You’ll receive video feedback consisting of a voiceover over your video along with drawings on your body to illustrate suggestions and tips.
You’ll also receive an email with a summary of the video including an individual practice plan and videos from our On-Demand Library to practice and keep strengthening. Use your free Single-Week Pass to access the videos.
“I love that I can still dance from home, and receive personal feedback and instruction. ”
Getting your first pointe shoes with Broche Ballet Online
Broche Ballet is thrilled to offer the ability for adult dancers (ages 18+) to begin pointework from home with our online studio.
For most dancers, who purchase the Foot 360° Consultation, there are additional areas to work on before being ready for pointework.
When our next cohort opens up, you’ll be invited to apply to join! New cohorts open approximately twice per year.
In the exciting event that your body is ready, you can make an appointment with your local dance shop or online with The Pointe Shop! You’ll also receive resources about preparing for your first fitting, how to manage the flooring in your home, and what to expect.
Broche Ballet’s Requirements for First Pair of Pointe Shoes
Safety is the top priority! We're talking about standing on our toes! Granted, the shoes do help support us, but, these are tiny little muscles and tendons and bones, and we want to be careful. Having said all that, pointe is amazing and magical, and not necessarily dangerous if we play our cards right!
You’ve been taking 1 year of 1-2x per week of ballet classes without any breaks longer than 1 month.
You have (or are willing to sign up for upon acceptance) a membership to Broche Online that includes Live Classes so that you can join for at least 4 live pointe classes for feedback before practicing on your own.
Strength & mobility requirements include adequate range in the front of the ankle, alignment of the ankle over the 2nd toe joint when pointing or on rélevé, being able to sustain a full rélevé height, turnout & core strength, and being able to execute rélevé without the barre.
What if pointe isn’t my goal?
You can definitely still purchase the feedback product and submit your video! You’ll receive all kinds of tips, stretches, and exercises to improve your arches, pointed foot, and rélevé height.
“Broche Ballet is a safe, welcoming space for learning to dance, regardless of your experience, history with dance, or location!”
Foot 360° Consultation FAQ’s
+ Is there a time limit to submit your video?
We ask that you upload your video and complete your questionnaire within 3 months of purchase. If you feel that you need more time, please do reach out to let us know so we can plan when to receive your video.
+ Can I request a refund?
A full refund is available within 30 days of purchase if haven’t submitted video yet. If you have submitted your video and you are not satisfied with the level of feedback received, please request a refund within 5 business days of receiving your feedback. We are happy to offer a 50% refund.
+ Do I have to be a good dancer to submit a video?
Nope! Even if you’ve just started dancing, practice with the video until you’ve got the moves down, and send it in!
+ Do I need to film it well?
We’ll comment on as much as we can see in the video. The follow-along video will help instruct you as to the camera angles to film the video. Do your best to have as much of your body in frame as possible, but we understand that you're a dancer, not a videographer!
+ What should I wear?
Tight-fitting clothing will show the most of your technique. Shorts/leggings are preferable over ballet skirts. Lighter-colored leggings and tights are best. The Foot 360° Consultation is entirely barefoot.
“The level of detail and thought you put into this is so incredibly helpful (and amazing)! I NEVER would have noticed the hip twist on my L tendus or the tilt of the head when coming down from rélevé passé. Thank you SO much for all your work in helping me reach my dreams :)”
What you Get
What you get
Voiceover critique of your submitted video including technical details, personal areas of strength/weakness
360° view of your ballet technique including how you use your feet, how you generate momentum, your balance and your alignment
Analysis of your foot shape, type, and how it would work in pointe shoes
Filled-out Pointe Readiness Checklist for you to see the gaps to fill in to go en pointe
Personalized practice playlist for your specific areas of focus
2 FREE follow-up applications to our semi-annual Beginner Pointe Cohorts ($60 value)
Cost: $150
Request Foot Consultation
Foot consultations are available by request. We are able to accept 2-3 Consultations per month.
Step 1: Use the form below to request your foot consultation.
Step 2: We’ll reply back with the current turnaround time for your consultation.
Step 3: If you’d like to move forward, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase your consultation, fill out your questionnaire and film your consultation video for us. After purchase, you’ll receive an automated email with the subject line “Foot 360 Pointe Readiness Consultation” which contains instructions on how to get started.
Step 4: We’ll prepare your video feedback, Pointe Readiness Checklist, and personalized Practice Plan!
Looking for a Live Online Consultation? Sessions Available!
We partner with Dr. Nina to offer live Zoom Pre-pointe Consultations as part of our Journey to Pointe program. Schedule a 60-minute session to assess your current pointe readiness and prescribe an exercise program for you.
About Dr. Nina
Dr. Nina Geromel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic Trainer, who is known as “The Pointe Doc” and provides online education to dancers seeking to start pointe.
She grew up dancing since the age of three, has taught dance, worked with the Milwaukee Ballet medical team for over two years, and currently works online with dancers from all over the world. Her mission is to help pre-pointe dancers start strong, stay injury-free, and enjoy the process of getting on pointe.
Request an appointment with Dr. Nina below
Cost $250 ($200 for Broche Ballet members)
Dr. Nina will reach out to you to coordinate scheduling. All payment takes place through Dr. Nina.
