When is the best time to start pointe?

Question: When is the best time to start pointe!?
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usually girls start between 11-13 or so, but it depends on how long you've been dancing, how strong your legs, feet and ankles are, and if your teacher thinks u r ready technically to go on pointe!. if u are wanting to start, ask your teacher if she thinks u are ready, what classes u should take to prepare for it, and what kind of shoes u should buy (many teachers have beginning prepointe students buy special shoes with softer arches and toes to prepare for pointe shoes later on)Www@QuestionHome@Com

when your teacher tells you are ready!. if you really really hurt urself without the proper training! kids normally start around 12-14 yrs old, after completing 3 yrs of dance, or more!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

ask your teacher!. you should also make sure you have enough ballet experience or pre-pointe!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Ask your teacher if you're ready for pointe!. There really isn't an age limit, but most start around 12 or 13!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There isn't really a "best time" to start pointe!. It's when your ballet is good enough, your body is strong enough and your teacher tells you that you can go to a pointe class!. Just keep working hard and you will get there! Good luck!.xxWww@QuestionHome@Com

The best time to start pointe is when your teacher sees how good you have gotten in ballet and you have taken many years!. If you have started when you were three than you will be about thirteen when you start pointe!. It's hard work so you need strong muscles in your legs, feet, and stomach!. Try some excersizes at home and pay extra attention in class!. It works!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

when you are ready!. there is no certain age for pointe shoes like people think there is!. it all depends if you are strong and well prepared!. you will not be on pointe if you are weak and 12, or weak and 18!.Www@QuestionHome@Com