It's not a pass-fail exam. It's a proper clinical picture built around your dancer, their body and where they're heading.
Going en pointe too early puts real stress on bones that are still developing. Going too late can stall a dancer's progress. The En Pointe Assessment takes the guesswork out of that timing. Your dancer's physiotherapist looks at strength, joint mobility, foot and ankle control, hip stability and how all of those things work together when they actually move.
At the end of the appointment, you'll receive a clear clinical decision on readiness, along with a written Recommended Action Plan. So you leave knowing exactly where your dancer stands, and what happens next.
Book online in a few clicks or call us directly. No referral needed. We'll get your dancer in within 48 hours. Bring comfortable dance wear and, if you have one, a note from their teacher about where they're training and what style of dance they do.
Taylah starts by getting to know your dancer, their training history, any past injuries, how long they've been dancing and what their goals are. For younger dancers, parents are encouraged to stay in the room. This part matters because context shapes everything that follows.
Taylah works through a full physical evaluation covering ankle and foot strength, pointe range, heel rise control, hip and pelvic stability, core activation and alignment. This is a thorough, hands-on assessment. Not a checklist, but a genuine clinical picture built around your dancer specifically.
Strength in isolation is only part of the story. Taylah assesses how your dancer holds alignment and control in basic ballet positions and steps, because what matters is how the body performs when it's actually dancing.
Before you leave, Taylah explains her clinical decision on readiness, and why. You'll receive a written Recommended Action Plan that maps out the next steps clearly. Either way, you leave knowing exactly where things stand.
One appointment. A hands-on assessment. A written plan you can act on straight away. Book your dancer's En Pointe Assessment online or call us today. We'll get you in within 48 hours.