What can i do to strengthen my core muscles for pointe?please!?

Question

my dance teacher says if i can strengthen my core muscles by september i may be able to go on pointe!

Answer 1

try doing sit ups,pushups,and releves

Answer 2

you can strengthen your core mustles by doing the following:

There are “5” exercises in total composing the circuit. Once you have gone through all 5 exercises, you have completed 1 lap of the circuit. The entire workout consists of 3 laps. You get to only rest between CIRCUITS and not between exercises. This is very important to keep that metabolism high to really burn that fat and get that muscle burn. Following is a summary of the workout with an explanation of each exercise following:

EXERCISES: REPS

#1 Hip Thrusts 20 REPS

#2 Straight Leg Crunch 20 REPS

#3 Reverse Crunch 20 REPS

#4 Cross Over Crunch 20 REPS(per side)

#5 Planks 1:00 minute

(*Repeat* Circuit x 3)

Here is how you execute the exercises:

Exercise #1 – Hip Thrusts:

Lie face up on the ground with your arms spread slightly, palms down to provide balance.

Lift your legs to nearly perpendicular to the ground.

Raise your hips and glutes straight off the ground using your abdominals- imagine trying to tough the ceiling with the soles of your shoes. Then lower your hips back to the start position. That is one rep.

Exercise #2 – Straight Leg Crunch:

Lie face up on the ground with your legs straight up in the air, which requires your lower abs to work isometrically. Cup your hands behind your head.

Curl up as high as you can to bring your shoulder blades up, simultaneously pressing your lower back into the ground. Don’t pull on your head in an effort to go higher as you may injure your neck. That is one rep.

Exercise #3 – Reverse Crunch:

Lie face up on the ground with your hands extended at your sides with your feet up and thighs perpendicular to the ground.

Slowly bring your knees toward your chest, lifting your hips and glutes off the ground, while trying to maintain the bend in your knee’s throughout the movement. Then return under control to complete the rep.

Exercise #4 – Cross Over Crunch:

Lie face up on the ground. Knee’s bent about 60 degrees and feet flat. Cross your left ankle over your right knee. Cup your hands behind your head.

Curl up as high as you can, while bringing your shoulder blades off the ground, simultaneously bring your right elbow across your body toward your left knee. Do all of your reps for one side before switching to the other.

Exercise #5 – Planks:

Lie face down on the ground, prop your body off the ground using the balls of your feet, forearms and elbows. Keep your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle and body completely propped off the floor.

Time yourself for 1 minute. Maintain a flat back posture while propped off the floor, isolating your abs.

That is 1 Circuit completed!!

Answer 3

You don't say how old you are but if you practice releve with passe on demi-point you should use the muscles you need to strengthen.  The longer you can balance without the barre the stronger you become.  Do this both right and left.  Also, why don't you ask your instructor what she/he recommends?