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cant find the right pointe shoes.

hi,
i have the problem:
my ankles are pretty(not extreamly) stiff and i dont have a very good arch. Whenever i get pointe shes my feet dont look very good. i also tend to roll to the outside of my foot. does anyone know of a good point she with a soft shank (if thats what i need)that will alow me to push farter over on my ankle, obtain a better arch, and help me from rolling to the outside of my foot? PLEASE HELP! im desperate.

I want to start point in a year, but im conserned about how my feet will look.

Hey, I’ve taken ballet for quite a time now, on and off at times, but i want to start point in a year. My feet have been trained sinse i was little so i have no problem with flexibility, my ankles are strong, so no problem with strength, the only thing that i have a tiny bit trouble with is balance. I’m working on the balance. But theres one thing I’m conserned about, ARE MY FEET GOING TO GET UGLY? and I’m always thinking about it. Just looking at other dancers feet that have taken point shoes before discourages me. But i really want to do it. Can you please tell me what happens if i start to use them.

how to perfect your pirouttes

Before i was allowed to turn my teacher made stand in revele with one of my feet in reterie for 4 counts this really helps develop your balance .

does anyone go to the hammond school

Hi my names elen i’m moving to chester soon and i want to go to the hammond school i was wondering if you do the dance course do you do half a day dance half a day work please help xxxx

Skye

Hi, I have just started ballet at the ripe old age of 27. I used to do it when I was about five, but decided to quit when they wanted to put me up a level because I was too scared to go on stage. I have always regretted it though, so I am really excited that I have now found a beginners adult class with really nice girls and teacher.
I am married with two gorgeous little boys, aged 3 and 1, I am also studying Criminology part time, and I volunteer for an organisation called Fauna Resue, rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife.
Well, thats about it. I originally found this website while looking for tips on how to improve my pirouette (which is shocking), so I look forward to getting more great info from all of you with more experience.
P.S. Sorry, this is the only pic I have on my computer, it doesnt really show much.

Summer programs

What and where are some good summer ballet intensives

The Hardest Pointe Shoe

My arch is very high and I break in most Hard pointe shoes within four classes. My latest shoe, Prima Soft Gala, lasted eight classes, but I cannot afford to replace my pointe shoes this frequently. Any suggestions on which shoes I should try out?

Jana

That’s me in the middle doing my Zoolander face

I’m 17 and have been ballet-ing for 3 months. I belly dance, too, but have been doing that longer. It’s nice to talk to other late-starters like me and the already experienced. I love ballet! It is a natural talent for me and I will keep it with me my whole life — even if I don’t go pro.

I’m from small town Georgia, But love the city. I’m a dog person — even though I have a cat (of course along with my 2 dogs other cat, and 3 birds) and even though I work at a vet and deal with all animals. Small towns, man — we like our animals. Actually, by law, we are allowed 2 goats and a pig on our property. heehee.

In the future I plan to be an actor. I decided that at age 4 and have been acting (on stage) ever since. Maybe I could dance in a movie some day! lol.

Oh, and I recommend “the string Quartet” playing coldplay’s Yellow (and their other songs) for any ballerina — nay, human being — out there!

nice chatting with ya’ll

really need a solution

hey, first of all thanks alot to everyone who replied .. i had just recently posted a question.

” hey .. ok .. im 21 .. from india .. i have been learning jazz for 5 yrs now and im currently learning ballet .. I always wanted to become a professional dancer .. so now i wanted to move to the US and join more classes and get more experience. But i dont know how to go about it .. what i should join and where?!! plus am i too old?? pls help me out ..”

you guys said that i should forget about ballet or dancing and i completely understand what your saying .. i was very scared about my age and lack of experience .. but is there nothing that can be done .. I’ll work very very hard… i mean this has been my dream … i have finally convinced my parents .. worked out the funds .. I’ve struggled so hard .. and now .. i just cant do it?!! .. i just dont want to give up .. there must be something i can do …please help me out …

Having a high foot arch

Hi its geane again. I’m quite new to ballet and I found out that having a high arch is meant to be good for ballet. How do you know if you have got a high arch?