Safely transitioning
dancers onto pointe
Juon Pointe is a unique and complete system of educating, preparing and guiding the dancer safely onto pointe.
Juon Pointe offers education and training to all involved, teachers, parents, dancers and of course custom pointe shoe fitters.
The magic happens when we all work together to look at the dancer as an individual.
Creating a safe and sustainable way onto pointe is achieved through adapting the preparation to the dancer’s physical makeup, age, genetics, development, commitment, and ability. Our education will build control, strength and an understanding of how his/her own body works and how to look after it in the long run.
Safe transition onto pointe can be guaranteed when the individual dancer is well prepared, independently fully assessed, and fitted professionally!
Esther Juon
The most unrecognised fact of dancing en pointe is that the weight of the body should not be forced onto the toes but instead dispersed from the metatarsal heads (ball of the foot) through the shoe and into the floor. If the dancer does not have strong enough feet, then no pointe shoe will effectively support them.
Georgina Barr & Esther Juon
Education
From workshops to dancer mentoring, Juon pointe works to educate dancers, teachers and parents how to safely transition onto pointe.
Assessments
Juon pointe assesses a dancer’s strength, maturity and technique to advise on readiness to transition onto pointe.
Pointe Shoe Fitting
Selecting from a huge range of Grishko pointe & demi-pointe shoes, there’s a great fit for any foot size and shape.
Esther Juon
Swiss-born Esther Juon initially trained by Armin Wild as a classical dancer and with the Opera House, Zurich. Injury in London ended her dance career but was the catalyst for her life’s work in teaching safe dance practice, which includes creating a reliable system for assessing and fitting pointe shoes.
Esther was invited by Nikolas Grishko to fit pointe shoes at the famous Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and in recognition of her contribution to the safe fitting of pointe shoes, Esther was awarded a Special Diploma by the Diaghilev Association in 1995.
Esther has published articles in ‘Young Dancer’ magazine, has written a book called Pointe Shoe Secrets, and has presented lectures at British Ballet Organisation, at regional R.A.D. courses, at the London’s Children Ballet and at various ballet schools in the UK and Ireland and New Zealand. Esther’s work has also been presented at IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science).
Esther is Founder of Juon Pointe and a member of IADMS, & ASPHA. She now works as a freelance teacher, lecturer, mentor and Master Pointe Shoe Fitter.
Check out Esther’s export content in the form of articles, videos and podcasts at thelibraryaesthetic.com!
I remember working with Esther in Brighton at Dance Laines. Taught me things I have always used when teaching. Fantastic lady with knowledge like no other.
Tania Thomas, Dip Hons Qualified Dance Teacher
Esther Juon is the most phenomenal lady that I have ever met when it comes to Pointe shoe fittings! Her knowledge, understanding and her absolute dedication to dancers’ safety is something to behold.
Jane Byrne, Studio Dancewear