What every ballet parent needs to know…

Ballet training can be a really big commitment.  As dancers grow and take their training more seriously, they may risk developing unhealthy habits, poor diet, and suffer physical injury. 

We strongly recommend and support the wonderful work of Australian physiotherapist, Lisa Howell. 

We were lucky to work with Lisa and attend some special lectures she offered in Cincinnati in October of 2008.  Her boundless energy and passion for helping dancers avoid injury and accomplish unknown potential is truly inspirational.

Click here to download Lisa’s FREE Ballet Parent Manual!

Use “The Ballet Blog” Link on the right to find out more about Lisa’s work! 

Lisa Howell (B.Phty) is a world renowned Dance Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) and author of The Perfect Pointe Book.  Based in Sydney Australia, Ms. Howell has developed several unique systems of training for young dancers that are taking the dance world by storm. She is a well respected practitioner, and is known in local dancing circles for her dramatic results with young dancers and professionals alike.  Lisa is passionate about the education of dancers, not only to prevent injury, but to extend the boundaries of what each dancer believes is possible.  She specialises in the assessment and treatment of dancers of all ages, from young students to professional level and teachers. 

She is dedicated to the education of dancers to help prevent injury and to develop optimal performance at every level.  She produces FREE weekly dancers’ newsletter with tips on all aspects of dance to help spread her knowledge to the world. In addition to webcasts, online tutorials and workbooks, her educational information is often found readily accessible on YouTube®. Lisa has dedicated herself to the ongoing development of educational dance resources, and she was honored with an award for“The Greatest Contribution to Dance Medicine,” at the 2007 International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) conference.

Plus she is one of the NICEST people you will ever meet! Check out her “Ballet Blog”!