Pointe?

Question:okay......i have been dancing ballet on and off for about 6 years and finally decided to stick with it. now im ballet 2A (intermediate) and i was wondering if i would be capeable to take beginners pointe? opinions please....?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: okay......i have been dancing ballet on and off for about 6 years and finally decided to stick with it. now im ballet 2A (intermediate) and i was wondering if i would be capeable to take beginners pointe? opinions please....?

I usually suggest you ask your teacher/s about this. They are best situated to determine if you have the strength, turn out, and right mind set for the next step-up (pun not intended)...

If I go by the number of years you've been dancing I would think yes, but I would prefer to see you rise onto demi-pointe and check out the strength of your core muscles (abs)... also your turn out. Moderate to good turn out helps with your balance for pointe.

Also your age/maturity would be a determining factor, for me, if I was teaching you. Pointe work can be damaging to your feet, knees, spine if you don't pay attention and make sure you work correctly and work up to the necessary strength in the right way - more for your own protection than any other reason.

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Ask your teacher. But fair warn my teacher thinks I don't have an arch in my foot and she thinks I can't hold up my weight. ( I can hold it up more than some people in my class smaller than I am) Good Luck! (My friend started this she said at school "My feet hurt"=D)

i would ask your dance teacher whether s/he thinks your ready and strong enough to go on pointe! but make sure you feel ready to go on pointe and be very carefull at first always make sure your with your teacher or a trained dancer then when your more onfident try practicing at home in a safe area

It depends how strong your ankles are because I mean if you have been going on and off for 6 years then your ankles might not be ready and you wouldn't want to hurt yourself. I know pointe looks really fun and exciting but you shouldn't risk hurting yourself just because you want it- don't worry you will get there!
~GOOD LUCK!~

Ask your teacher if she thinks you are ready for pointe! 6 years isn't that long to be able to do pointe, but your teacher might think you are ready! Also, ask your teacher what brand of pointe shoes would be good for you. Some teachers require a certain brand. Ask her about pads for your feet when you are doing pointe. I use ouch pads, and gel pads. Your teacher may want you to wear a specific pad also. Always wear pads when you are on pointe no matter what the people at the store say. It will make you feel a lot more comfortable. If your teacher says yes for you going on pointe the prices usually rank from 50-90 dollars. They are a lot cheaper on the internet, if you don't want to pay that much. Have fun!