A new approach to training heelwork for pole dancers.
“absolutely blown away by Rachele’s expertise and the unique content covered in this program. The program flowed seamlessly in concept and content, creating a safe progression covering absolute basics while barefoot up through more technical and challenging skills in heels both on and off the pole. If you are looking to up your knowledge about safely training heelwork and increasing awareness of how to create absolutely breathtaking lines and reach new aesthetics in your heel play, this program is an absolute must.”
“so tuned into the nuances of form and technique”
“Not only has Rachele helped me understand how to wear and dance in my shoes safely, but she has significantly changed my freestyle game. With her unique conditioning and strengthening exercises my body is beginning to take on new shapes, stronger rotations, beautiful transitions and a deeper feeling of connection overall.”
“Rachele’s heelwork is the best in the community, bar none. Training with her has helped my low flow tremendously and leveled up my dancing in heels to a place I did not know was possible.”
“ knowledge and expertise on this subject is unparalleled”
“technical without being overwhelming, gently hardcore, intricate and inspiring”
“ethereally beautiful pirouettes, glides, twirls, and unbeatable footwork”
“re-invented the language of gliding and tracing in heels”
“contact Rachele Ribera to get your heel technique established and you will be shocked at the new movement range you have”
“For years heels have eluded me and it finally clicked.”
“for anyone interested in better, stronger, even more beautiful lines for your dance in heels. She has developed this program with the details and attention only possessed by those with a true passion and commitment to something they really care about. ”
“glides over the floor like magic”
“the reason I started taking heels seriously”
The Heel Drive Mission
Through a safe, thorough, pole-centric & boxwork-based approach to heelwork, Heel Drive aims to help pole dancers produce new movement pathways by improving flow in heels.
Part 1 of Heel Drive
REV
REV is an 8 hour training for the heels novice. It is loaded with introductory exercises to help make your boxwork more efficient and simple. Beyond learning to walk, I will help you establish a technically sound framework for your movement in heels, by progressing you through the five fundamentals central to all heelwork.
Engagement.
Weight transference/distribution.
Heel-drives.
Floor connections (drags, traces, slides).
Rotations.
The emphasis is placed on heightening box-floor connection sensitivity, to smooth out, and open new movement pathways.
REV exercises draw influence from ballet, and are tailored to recruit and create the necessary ankle support system for boxwork. We will assess existing tendencies in foot and ankle articulation on a barefoot level, correcting where needed. Proper engagement in heels will build directly from this. This training focuses on creating good habits in form, and building strength to stabilize pole-assisted movement. A thorough discussion on heel anatomy, fit, and differences across heights and styles will also take place.
DURATION : 8 HOURS
Part 2 of Heel Drive
TBA
Pre-req REV.
