Toe Height & Pointing

Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 2/2

As of September 1st, U13 dancers are allowed by CLRG to begin going on their blocks (en pointe, toe stands, etc) in their hard shoes. ...

Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 1/2

Many times, dancers struggle to get up on their blocks and can’t confidently execute the choreography. We've got all the tools to help!

Toe Height & Pointing Exercises in Irish Dancing Magazine

Did you read the March 2019 issue of Irish Dancing Magazine? Check out the video demonstration of the 5 exercises featured in the...

National Go Barefoot Day!

June 1st is National Go Barefoot Day! This holiday is a chance to live barefoot for just one day to honor and raise awareness of people...

Improve your Irish dance toe height, explosiveness, & strength with only one muscle group

Due to the repetitive nature of Irish dance (always kicking forward with limited time extending your leg behind your body) and spending...

Irish Dance Toe Height: One simple tip for major results

Improving Irish dance toe height has been on my mind! This month on the Target Training Online Institute, one of the videos to be...

2 Exercises to Improve Toe Height for Irish Dance

If you go to any Irish dance class, you’ll probably hear the teacher say “stay up on your toes,” “toe height,” or “heels dropping” at...

Doming: foot exercise featured in Irish Dance Magazine

Did you read the October 2016 issue of Irish Dance Magazine? If not, check it out HERE! It featured an article by Target Training that...

4 Exercises to Improve Irish Dance Ankle Strength & Mobility

Aesthetically, it is desirable for Irish dancers to have "twisty ankles" and to land jumps in relevé (on your toes). This puts a great...