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Question: A Few Ballet Questions I Hope You Can Help Me With!.!.!.!?
Well, Here is a little info about me pertaining to the following questions!
1!. I am 14 and not yet en pointe, but very close I am led to understand!.
2!. I am 5'2", and about, maybe, 116lbs with a 28!.5" waist!.
3!. My teacher is very nice and I can speak to her freely about my level and progression!.

Questions!.!.!.
1!. Am I too old to be starting pointe!? I wanted to start a long time ago but I was not in the level I am now!. What are some basic tips for helping me get to pointe!?
2!. Are my measurements wrong (too big) for my age and height!?
3!. I always feel so intimidated by my teacher, she is graceful and beautiful! I either become really quiet or start goofing off with friends! How can show her I am mature!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
14 is not too old for progressing to pointe!. Many women join classes in their 20s and progress to pointe very quickly, if they work hard and maintain their focus!. Your body is probably normal, but make sure you keep your weight down to reduce the load on your feet and ankles when you do start en pointe!.

Your teacher is the one who will tell you when you are ready to go en pointe, so you have to impress her!. She is vastly more experienced than you, but there is no reaon why you can't try to emulate her success by working hard, trying your best, and displaying maturity during class!. You will have to work at this, avoid anybody who tries to distract you, and show your teacher that you are focussed on succeeding to pointe!.

Try using sorbolene to remove makeup - it's inexpensive and kind to your skin!. There's lots of pimple treatments - try Clearasil!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

1- no some very famous dancers started at your age and later!. I am just about to start and I myself am 15!.

2- no, a teacher wouldn't let you start pointe anyways if you were overweight, its bad for your feet and ankles!.

3- I don't agree with you will never be as good as her!. Sorry I had to state that!. Just move yourself away from them, if you really wanna be good at this you cant be distracted!. PAY ATTENTION!. Its worth it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

1!. No, you're not too old!. I started when I was 14 too!.
2!. You sound about average!.
3!. You're probably never going to be as good as your teacher!. Just stop goofing off and pay attention more, and she should respect you more!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

hey K(e)llie! you can stretch w/ moi! @ 5 we can get off and stretch in la basement!Www@QuestionHome@Com