I’m Lily Ewing, founder of FORME, dedicated to supporting dancers through pointe education, ballet coaching, assessments and personalised pointe shoe fittings. My journey began at the age of three in Auckland, New Zealand, where I was fortunate to be mentored by a number of inspiring teachers. I furthered my ballet training at The New Zealand School of Dance, completing the full-time programme, and had the incredible opportunity to attend secondments at the National Ballet School of Canada and Houston Ballet School.
My time at NZSD also allowed me to participate in classes with companies and schools such as the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Queensland Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, School of American Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet - experiences that enriched my understanding of ballet from multiple perspectives. I was offered a placement in the professional programme at Houston Ballet.
After returning to New Zealand, I shifted my focus to teaching, specialising in competition coaching, RAD exam preparation, open classes, repertoire, contemporary dance (NZAMD and APDA), and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT).
I am committed to supporting dancers at all levels, whether they pursue dance recreationally or professionally. My focus is on safe dance practices, clean technique and developing the strength needed for long-term growth. With a particular dedication to pointe work, I trained and became certified in pointe shoe fittings and pre-pointe assessments under the Juon Pointe system, working closely with Esther Juon.
I currently serve on the Pointe Shoe Summit Board, an internationally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing pointe education and safety. Most recently, we hosted a successful conference in Bellevue, Seattle, USA, and preparing for The Pointe Shoe Summit in Singapore, August 2026.
I love working with dancers and supporting them as they strive towards their individual goals. FORME was created to provide coaching, pre-pointe assessments, educational workshops, and professional pointe shoe fittings that work alongside a dancer's regular studio training. By combining technical guidance with evidence-informed education, I aim to help every dancer develop safely and with a lifelong love of ballet.
