Am I ready for pointe shoes??!!?

Question:1. I've been doing ballet for 5 years
2. my teacher thinks I should skip a level, and go on to pointe
3. I have a really strong sous-sus (i could hold it forever)
4. releve's and eleve's are really easy for me
Thanks!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 1. I've been doing ballet for 5 years
2. my teacher thinks I should skip a level, and go on to pointe
3. I have a really strong sous-sus (i could hold it forever)
4. releve's and eleve's are really easy for me
Thanks!!!

If you're teacher said you could do pointe then yes you can. It's your teacher who should always be the one deciding in the end. As long as she thinks you have strong ankles(that's the key to going up on pointe), go ahead and get them. Good luck!!

sounds good to me!
The most important thing is that your teacher approves it.
The other important thing is your age. At my studio, we wait until you are atleast 12. And you are!
Congrats, pointe is fabulous! I hope you have a blast!

Do what your teacher says, pointe shoes can really hurt u if ur not ready!

You're teacher should be able to tell whether you are ready for pointe. You're doctor may also be able to help but you should know when you are ready. You should feel confident and strong. It also depends on whether you want to, because pointe takes a lot of hard work and dedication and it's not that great for your feet.
Good Luck whatever you do!

Hmm i think so... i have been dancing for 7 years and i got them at 11 (im also 12) i say yes but you should ask you teacher(s)

well, it dosen't matter what you do - it depends on your strength! besides, pointe isn't a seperate technique, it's an extension of your ballet.

If your dance teacher has watched you and your ballet technique and says you are ready then you most likely are. Always remember to listen to your ballet teacher and your feet. Pointe is beautiful but also a major challenge. Pointe Shoes are not to fool around in and to play around in. Be careful and do what your dance teacher tells you in them.
I hope that I helped you out a little. Best Wishes.

Yes u can already do pointes becoz ur already dancing ballet for 5 years and those years are enough for u to gain a pointe shoe your teachers in ballet are the one who will check if u are able to use pointe and ur teacher just said u should skip a level then she hinks its time for u top wear one!!!

i reackon u shoud but its up to your teacher!!

pointe is awesome!! i can tell u :))

Whatever your teacher says