Pointe

I’ve never done a day of ballet in my life, I am 15 years old and have only just fell in love with dance. I have done jazz with my friend for one month. I was at my friends house messing round and I was standing on pointe with bare feet, my friend (who does ballet) was amazed that I could stand on pointe effortlessly for about 15 seconds in bare feet. I know it’s not good for my feet so I don’t do it but does this mean it’ll be easier for me to get on pointe once I start ballet?

June 5, 2007 | In Questions |

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  1. look,make sure that yr technique is correct..then if its fine,then things will be easier for sure!bt if yr way of standing on pointshoes is wrong then things will be more complicated!ask a person who has a better idea on dance…for exaple a ballet teacher…

    Comment by stefania — June 6, 2007 #

  2. Well,It may make it easier,just because it is simply easier for some,and more difficult for others. Suprisingly,the ability to stand en pointe without pointe shoes is something many people can do. If you start,you will have to build up strength in your calf muscles,attain good posture,and acheive fairly clean technique,then you should be allowed to start pointe work. But,don’t start without a teachers permission,because your teacher had experience and will know best!I hope you have fun with ballet! It’s amazing fun! Good Luck and Best Wishes.

    Comment by Avie' — June 6, 2007 #

  3. You were standing en pointe wearing no shoes? Do you mean standing on your toes because there is a difference. It might help you. But something that does help to prepare fo going en pointe would be pointing your toes every day, until it hurts, because that will make your muscles stronger. Good luck! >.0

    Comment by Molly — October 6, 2009 #

  4. It does seem like your ankles are really strong, which is a good sign. And, it is never to late to give up! You should sign up for a beginning class! Good Luck!

    <3 Melissa

    Comment by Melissa — January 3, 2010 #

  5. I’m thinkin of starting Ballet too. I used to do it when I was a lot younger and now I’m 16. I’ve become obsessed by how amazing it is and would love to get involved. I’m in the same situation as you and am thinking of joining a class. Go to a few classes first and improve on technique and learn basic ballet :)

    Comment by Yasmine — April 14, 2010 #

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