Feet Strengthening & Alignment Exercises

Our special guest, Carol, is an older ballet dancer and teacher. In this video she shares information and exercises for strengthening and properly aligning the feet for ballet. By practicing these exercises, you can start seeing results in just a few weeks!
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[@davidplatt11]

My ankle was badly broken & 2 years later my ankle is ready for this. It's almost healed. Thank you for the excercises!

[@kaylamorgan9125]

I am 28 years old and finally able to get into ballet! This video was very helpful and I will be doing these exercises every night before bed

[@Atlmel7349]

I really do APPRECIATE these ladys...#BIG HELP..THANK YOOOU..

[@mariatatt]

Thankyou so much. I had toe surgery last year and my foot has given me so much trouble and pain. These exercises are just what I have needed.

[@sarahdoudna5131]

Thanks! Helpful to have another teacher's explanation. Will share with my students.

[@pollysue5856]

Just now seeing this. After a terrible bout of FHL tendonitis, I"m trying stay over my big toe and also I"m just starting pointe work at age 51. Great video.

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

I know this is 4 months later but I'm just seeing you comment. Congratulations on your point!!! Great job! :-)

[@calumdryburgh7255]

excellent exercises fro my runners injury

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Sparky D Glad it helped!

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

I’m using this excercises because it been a really long time since wore heels and my feet need to get use to it again

[@PowerfulAndWise]

Thank you for sharing these fantastic exercises! My feel felt better istantly. I will be doing these exercises regularly :) Blessings to you!

[@livsvlogz3852]

thank you this will really help strengthen my feet and ankles i will definitely do this everyday xxx

[@AgaliaHeartstar]

Thanks, Carol and BBN ladies! These are REALLY effective!

[@Donnamg100]

I appreciate you showing both types of feet! thx!

[@haleygilmore3587]

This has helped my skating for Roller Derby!! TFS

[@harleyb6213]

thanks for the help! im getting my 1st pointe shoes in a month and these exercises will really help strengthen my ankles for when i get my shoes :)

[@tap61dancer]

Jana and Abby, Thank you and what a wonderful job of editing. :)

[@BallerinasByNight]

We are so glad, and thank you!!!

[@NellaLongo]

I am recovering from a double osteology on my left foot and will try this exercise to see if it will help with regaining my flexibility. Thx

[@BallerinasByNight]

+indigowild north It should! Hope it helps.

[@knit2tight]

Thank you so much for this video! My dance instructor recently noticed that I'm rolling my right foot to the outside. I have been working to make sure that I am rolling up between my big and second toes on that side and my releve is lower on that foot because it is weak. I'm hoping these exercises will help me gain strength so I can get to full and correct releve again :-)

[@rheakupisz2241]

Carol, thanks for the tips. New material that looks very helpful. As a teacher, I appreciate the inspiration!

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Rhea Kupisz Thank you so much!

[@vonsmore5046]

My ballet teacher told me I need to work on my ankle alignment. This video will be such a help!
That being said, any dancers here have advice on how to fix it? I'm a 17 year old beginner, lol!

[@ThePamcore]

Exactly what I needed, thank you.

[@SuperTaylorMason]

im a skateboarder and i just did this... thank you lol

[@BallerinasByNight]

That's awesome!

[@anitaroempke7310]

Thank you ladies this is soooo. Helpful!

[@berniceg.8863]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. So glad I found you!

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Bernice Gist Thank you so much!

[@christinemontana4011]

Good to know!

[@anitaramani5584]

Thank you carol for such a awesome video!

[@seededpou]

This is really helpful, thank you so much!

[@deedee-zs7pn]

great! just what i needed to straighten my knees more! ❤

[@EisernGalgen]

thank you for such an amazing exercises!

[@joesielskisr4911]

Nice space between the toes

[@theaspiringstoryteller7248]

Good Effort to teach.

[@austinacmes]

I like your videos. They have been very useful. Thank you!

[@BallerinasByNight]

Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

[@10funkygirl]

I actually feel some pain/discomfort during the excercise from the pressure of where the ball sits below my ankles, is this normal? Thx!

[@georgistoev3817]

VERY HELPFUL!

[@plessenberry]

Thank you for these terrific exercises. I'm heading in to the studio with my tennis balls!!!!

[@jessicamader8722]

Inspiring ! thank you ~~~Bye. . ..

[@fernandaleitao]

thanks!

[@sneha1987kapoor]

thanks a ton

[@nadiaballetlover4308]

Very helpful and informative - thank you 😃

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Nadia Balletlover So glad it helped!!!

[@KitchenTherapy]

Trying this for my weak foot muscles.

[@joseconde8927]

Abby your the canon of beauty of feet and calves, that's one of the reasons a married the mother of my son.

[@KaramAbdallah_]

Im a boxer and this is great

[@kathleenjbean]

thanks for this great tip :)

[@sheriek2777]

Chemo induced peripheral neuropathy affects my feet, legs and hands. Are there exercises that will help me get onto the balls of the feet to start with?

[@koladollxo]

thank you!

[@SaWuDOHC]

I wonder if this will help me with my flat feet. Im gonna try it.

[@HeyItsFlorence28]

+Michael Jordan Michael Jordan?! Why are you watching ballet videos?😂😂😂😂

[@snoopydoopy1897]

Did it help mate?

[@shirleydeatherage1949]

Thank

[@shadykq9561]

how many repetitions for the last excersise?

[@rehannaloncar]

hey girls, is there strengthening exercises in each ballet position as well? and if so can u direct me to those videos :D

[@stephanievillarba548]

If im going to do this, is it possible i can learn this btw im 14?

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Stephanie Villarba These exercises will benefit anyone, of any age.

[@TheChubbyDoe]

Thanks for the info! And are those bars made of pvc pipe??

[@BallerinasByNight]

No, they are galvanized steel pipe from places like Hope Depot or Lowes. I find PVC too light weight for me personally. These are much heavier, but still affordable.

[@vencaf3926]

I adore your calves! 😍

[@emilycampos8152]

If i use a small medicine ball instead of a tennis ball would it strengthen my feet more?

[@BallerinasByNight]

+Emily Tompkins It can certainly be used. I'm not entirely sure if one would be more beneficial than the other.

[@sabrinatscha2554]

My feet are so asymmetrical.

[@jose.orellana.5969]

Besos para tus pies como durazno en flor mi Diosa

[@Joyouslysweet]

My Demi looks like that and I’m 21 🙄

[@myheartbeatsforjiminlikeaw118]

Sadly, I think I have my mom's weak ankles rather than my dad's strong ankles. ;-;

[@BallerinasByNight]

We hope these exercises can help you build more strength!