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02/27/2026

Last two days of our February Merch sale! We are celebrating the day of love all month long with 28% off 💕✨ Spread the love and enjoy this discount on select Pivot Dancer products, including:

💕Pivot Dancer x lululemon apparel

💕Pivot Dancer–branded training and lifestyle pieces

💕Select tools designed to support movement, recovery, and dance life

TWO DAYS LEFT! Sale ends February 28. Check it with 🔗 in bio!

Promotion applies to select Pivot Dancer products only. While supplies last. Some exclusions may apply.

02/25/2026

Calling all Dance Scientists! Our next LIVE member session is happening Thursday, February 26 and we are diving deep into one of the most important tools in a dancer’s career… Pointe shoes 🩰

We’re thrilled to welcome guest expert Kristin Ruggieri, professional pointe shoe fitter and owner of Attitude Norwalk, who will guide us through:

✔️ How proper pointe shoe fitting impacts injury prevention
✔️ Red flags in fit that can contribute to pain + overload
✔️ When to refit (and why dancers often wait too long)
✔️ How clinicians + teachers can better support dancers en pointe

The Pivot Dancer Dance Science Membership is perfect for health care providers working with dancers. Members get:

✔️ Live access + replay
✔️ Direct Q&A with experts
✔️ Community discussion
✔️ Exclusive member perks

✨ BONUS: Pivot Dancer Dance Science members receive 10% off our professional education courses — including
Assessing & Treating Dancers and Artistic Athletes – Level 2. Learn more with 🔗 in bio.

Whether you’re fitting the shoe, wearing the shoe, or treating the dancer in the shoe — this conversation matters.

Join us. Learn smarter. Dance longer. 💗

02/23/2026

Pivot Dancer is the place for your supplementary dance training and we’ve got the experts just for you! Meet Abbey Nolet, one of our newest Pivot Experts & Physiotherapists.

Abbey is a former competitive dancer who’s transformed her love of dance into science. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University and worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant in orthopedic private practice before earning her Master of Physical Therapy at Western University. Through her diverse clinical placements, she developed a well-rounded approach to treatment rooted in education, movement, and evidence-based care.

Book a one-on-one with Abbey or check out her in person classes “Aligned and Strong” on Saturdays from 11 am - 12:00 pm.

02/20/2026

Pivot Dancer is proud to support The ShamRockk Foundation 💚

The ShamRockk Foundation is a heartfelt tribute to Remi Wagner, dedicated to supporting young male ballet dancers as they navigate the challenging transition from ballet school to the professional world. This incredible Foundation provides young male dancers with scholarship opportunities, who are nominated by their teachers and choreographers who display hard work, resilience and teamwork, along with dedication to their craft and peers. Through the monetary award, the Foundation provides essential financial support to help these dancers transition from school to fulfilling their dreams as professional dancers.

Pivot is thrilled to provide these scholarship recipients with our services, allowing them to receive every day dance care including physio and supplementary training.

Do you think you know someone who displays these qualities? Do you want to nominate your student? Visit ShamRockk’s page to learn more 💚💐

02/18/2026

Do you need more dance training and supplementary classes? Check out Pivot Dancer Expert & Physiotherapist Claire Devaney’s classes!

Claire earned her Bachelor of Human Kinetics with Honours in Movement Science, and a minor in Psychology from the University of Windsor. While studying, she also worked as a dance instructor, teaching jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, pre-pointe, lyrical and early years classes. Through this role, she developed skills in assessing technique, providing individualized feedback, and promoting injury prevention. She went on to complete her Master of Physical Therapy at Western University, where she gained diverse clinical experience through placements in inpatient oncology, occupational health, pediatrics and sports rehabilitation.

Claire offers a variety of management interventions, including patient education, exercise, and manual therapy, always tailoring treatments to individual client goals. She is passionate about helping others and improving and maintaining their quality of life.

Check out her Slam Dunk Trunk, Turn Out Classes and one-on-ones with the 🔗 in bio.

02/12/2026

Stock up on all your Pivot Dancer x Lululemon merch, now 28% off! Celebrate the month of love with self-love and self-care by treating yourself to dancewear that’ll make you look super cute in the studio, gym and lounging around.

Here’s what’s 28% off all February long:

💕Pivot Dancer x lululemon apparel

💕Pivot Dancer–branded training and lifestyle pieces

💕Select tools designed to support movement, recovery, and dance life

Check it with 🔗 in bio!

Promotion applies to select Pivot Dancer products only. While supplies last. Some exclusions may apply.

02/11/2026

Looking for more classes to add to your dance training? Check out classes with Hannah Greene, Pivot Dancer Expert and Physiotherapist.

A dancer herself, Hannah grew up in Nova Scotia and completed her studies at St. Francis Xavier University. In Toronto, Hannah was a part-time ballet teacher and part of the Student Athletic Therapy program where she worked with various sports teams, with a focus on the cross country teams. Through this program, she gained skills in injury prevention, taping, and return to sport.

Following her time at St. Francis Xavier, Hannah completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Throughout this degree, she had a variety of clinical internships working with various populations, such as those with spinal cord injuries, amputations, athletic injuries, and oncological clients.

Hannah uses a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise, and education to help clients reach these goals.

Try her Flexibility classes and Higher Leaps & Jumps classes on Fridays, or book a one-on-one session. 🔗 in bio.

02/09/2026

Are you a dancer or performer who loves using Pivot Dancer? Apply to be a Pivotal Pivoter, our Brand Ambassador programme, and get free perks! Be featured on our social pages, tell our followers your story and get a BIG goodie bag full of Pivot Dancer x Lululemon branded merch.

Fill out the application with the 🔗 in bio, and tell us why you love Pivot. Yes, it’s THAT easy 😉❤️

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02/04/2026

Are you located in the GTA and are looking for supplementary classes to support your dancing? Why not try a class with Dinah Hampson, Dance Scientist, Physiotherapist and Founder of Pivot Dancer.

Dinah brings her Physiotherapy qualifications and classical ballet training to all her classes and one-on-one session. Her unique skill sets include appraising pointe shoe fit and foot mechanics, and developing improved access to resources for dancers. She regularly supervises clinical internships and has been honoured with teaching and mentorship awards from many students. Dinah is also a medical team member for the Summer Olympic Games, Special Olympics, Paralympic, Pan American, Winter and Summer Canada Games, and has had specific experience covering many sports, including fencing, cycling, gymnastics, tennis, diving, boxing, rugby, water polo, swimming, athletics, canoe kayak, and more!

Check out Dinah’s class schedule with the 🔗 in bio.

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