Ballet training and general questions??

Question:If ballet is done by a 15 year old female, 2 times a week, from absolute BEGINNER [the classes being an hour each so 2 hours in ballet class a week and more at home]...

---How long is it likely to take until they are able to go en pointe if they train/stretch at home a lot?

---How many hours each day should be spent training and stretching for maximun result without going over board and damaging the ankles, etc?

-thank you everyone =] !!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: If ballet is done by a 15 year old female, 2 times a week, from absolute BEGINNER [the classes being an hour each so 2 hours in ballet class a week and more at home]...

---How long is it likely to take until they are able to go en pointe if they train/stretch at home a lot?

---How many hours each day should be spent training and stretching for maximun result without going over board and damaging the ankles, etc?

-thank you everyone =] !!

Wow, beginner at 15 wanting pointe??

I was 3 when I started and I went on pointe at 12. I would give yourself a few years, because you REALLY need strong feet and ankles, which can only be developed through lots of hard work. I would say wait until you are 17 or 18, but you should ask your instructor, because she will really be able to judge when you are ready.

If you are really trying to power through the stages, I would recommend half an hour to a full hour of practice each day. If you wake up early every morning, it's great to get 15 - 30 minutes before school, shower, and then around 45 minutes after school.

If pointe is your goal, remember that stretching is important, but even more than flexibility you need strength in your legs and feet.

But your teacher will tell you all this and more, so good luck! :)

hi its all depends on you

im 14 and i started ballet 9 moths ago and only do it once a week for 1 hour mabe not even that but my teacher said that becuas ei had been practicing at home id gained strong ancles and i ws ready to go on pointe after 8 months

Haha! I asked this same question so many times before too! Well it took me, doing twice a week, 2 years to get en pointe! I have improved a lot now. I still think I should've waited a few more months to go on pointe. I would say take about 45 mins a day streching. Thats a good amount! Hope everything helps! Remember, pointe is painful and sometimes I miss the good ol' days when my toes weren't in constant pain.