EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 43 MIN
Dr. Selina Shah on Pointe Readiness
from Ballet Help Desk · host Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner
Before stepping onto pointe, make sure you're ready. Dr. Selina Shah, a sports and dance medicine specialist, shares what dancers and parents need to know— from the ideal starting age to strength exercises, medical evaluations, and the impact of hypermobility. With experience treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and Olympic athletes, she also offers tips on working with fitters, toe pads, and turnout to ensure a safe transition to pointe. Learn more about Dr. Shah: More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI
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