Comments on: Pointe Problem http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: judi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-59496 judi Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:40:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/#comment-59496 I wanted to know what was one of the strongest pointe made? My Daughter have very high arches and gets no support from her many shoes she has had, I need to find out what I can buy her that will last. I wanted to know what was one of the strongest pointe made? My Daughter have very high arches and gets no support from her many shoes she has had, I need to find out what I can buy her that will last.

]]> By: Samantha http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Samantha Fri, 10 Nov 2006 03:56:37 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/#comment-437 It does have a lot to do with the shoe. I live in a small area and only two brands are avaliable if you buy from a store (and you have to travel an hour to get to the store). I have found that I cannot wear bloch they do not help me in anyway. It truly has a lot to do with brand. It does have a lot to do with the shoe. I live in a small area and only two brands are avaliable if you buy from a store (and you have to travel an hour to get to the store). I have found that I cannot wear bloch they do not help me in anyway. It truly has a lot to do with brand.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Marissa Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:44:18 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/#comment-300 it could also be the shape of your foot and ankle. I've had similar problems because I just don't have the ankle rotation and arches to easily go up on point. I found that a different point shoe was the only thing that helped. I use capezio glises, they have a tapered shank and more of a corner on the edge of the box. the key is to try a lot of different brand unlit you find the one that works for your foot. it could also be the shape of your foot and ankle. I’ve had similar problems because I just don’t have the ankle rotation and arches to easily go up on point. I found that a different point shoe was the only thing that helped. I use capezio glises, they have a tapered shank and more of a corner on the edge of the box. the key is to try a lot of different brand unlit you find the one that works for your foot.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Andrea Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:11:50 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/#comment-294 Like Karalyn said - it's most likely ankle strength. Releve, releve, releve... and releve absolutely everywhere, too, not just in class or during the time you've set aside for practice. Releve to demi-pointe while you're waiting in line at the shopping centres, while you're on the phone, while you're in front of the refrigerator deciding what to eat... anywhere and everywhere. Also, do the 'point and flex' exercise - point and flex your feet, really concentrating on getting the strongest point possible. You can do this everywhere as well. :) Like Karalyn said – it’s most likely ankle strength. Releve, releve, releve… and releve absolutely everywhere, too, not just in class or during the time you’ve set aside for practice. Releve to demi-pointe while you’re waiting in line at the shopping centres, while you’re on the phone, while you’re in front of the refrigerator deciding what to eat… anywhere and everywhere.

Also, do the ‘point and flex’ exercise – point and flex your feet, really concentrating on getting the strongest point possible. You can do this everywhere as well. :)

]]> By: Karalyn http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Karalyn Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:34:29 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/pointe-problem/#comment-292 You probably just need to work on your ankle strength. Practice rolling up on pointe and balancing. You probably just need to work on your ankle strength. Practice rolling up on pointe and balancing.

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