Is there a way I can strengthen my ankles?

Question:

Is there a way I can strengthen my ankles?

I'm a runner and a dancer. I have a hard time balancing when i dance, especially during ballet, and i know it's because i have weak ankles. Is there anything i can do to strengthen them? any exercises or something?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: this is SO weird! I'm a runner and a dancer too. i also have weak ankles. I've sprained my ankles numerous times. my first sprain was when i was in dance. I had to take physical therapy. i would use the thera-bands and do some exercises. also calf raises in first position, inverted first position, paralell, and in second position. 10 sets of ten in each position everyday. WOW this is so weird!