Point? (dance)?

Question:I've always wanted to do it. What is the usual cost for shoes. And what other stuff would you need for the shoes? (if any)
Also do you recommend a certain amount of hours of ballet before that.
Any other tips for a starter would be really nice

All answers will be appreciated
Thanks in advance

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I've always wanted to do it. What is the usual cost for shoes. And what other stuff would you need for the shoes? (if any)
Also do you recommend a certain amount of hours of ballet before that.
Any other tips for a starter would be really nice

All answers will be appreciated
Thanks in advance

Hello,
I have been dancing since i was three, i am now 14 and at Northern Ballet Theatre. Since you have been dancing for 11 years i would presume your feet were strong enough. However for extra strength, buy a theraband ( available at all good sport shops) and and put the ball of your foot in to the middle of the band ; hold both hands and point your toe, if you repeat this lots of times a week you should be ready for pointe.
By the way a good way to bed pointe shoes in is by sleeping in them, but if you cant do that, wear them while watching tele.!!

You will probably need , ouch pouches, those are gel pouches for your feet, you dont have to have them, i dont but, they do ease the pain, toe tape, ribbons, sewing kit, thats about it .

The current cost for shoes, is about ￡40-60 but you will have to go and get them fitted from a proper shop. DON'T get used pointe shoes or ones that havent been fitted they can damage your feet.

Good luck ...X

if u mean pointe shoes then u got to have at least 3-4 years of training in ballet slippers. the general cost for pointe shoes are around 50-80 some even 100 but not many. pointe can be very painful on feet ifu dont have proper padding and ur ankles arent strong enough! if u havent done ballet plz be smart! go for some ballet classes i bet ur a great dancer just needs to get started! ok well ihoped this helped!

OK well, u wouldnt put the time needed in hours...more like years or months. at my studio its 6.5 months and you have to be over 11 years old. dont go into ballet thinking that ur gonna get them right away. u hav 2 get permission from ur teacher and I STILL havnt gotten pointe shoes.(i've been in ballet for 5 years, 2-1 hour classes weekly). When you DO get permission, pointe shoe cost around $30-$80 dollars. u would hav 2 buy toe pads,(around $4 dollars..it depends), ribbons($3)and elastics($3). a tip would b to look at other dancers feet and see what the do with them and mimick them so that u get it right at the begining. I am not really sure if thats the right price for the toepads, ribbons, and elastics...they might b more than that. happy dancing! :)

If you've been dancing for 11 years, then you should talk to your teacher about it. When s/he thinks you're ready, you can get fitted for pointe slippers at a good shop (ask other students which shop has the best fitter, unless your school sells them and has a knowledgable fitter). Your teacher should also be able to tell you if there's anything else you may need -- it depends entirely on your own unique feet!!
Also, you don't have to buy those fancy toe-socks (I forget what they're called) for extra protection. You can make them from worn-out dance tights.

shoes cost from 90 - 150 dollars
for ur shoes youll need ribbons and padding for ur feet if u want. i would recommend it. they cost bbout 40 dollars
i would say about 2-3 classes a week for a few years to be ready for pointe. also some people take pre pointe classes.
i think 11 years of ballet is enough to go on pointe :)
if uve never done pointe before u might want to consider buy ing pre point sheos. they just give u the feeling of point shoes in preparation.

have fun dancing :))

you should have at least 4-5 years of training before beginning pointe work. pointe shoes cost arounnd $80-$100 and you will need to prchase ouch puches which are like sock for your toes to make standing on them a little more pleasant, they cost about $40. So get them properly fitted and with the ouch puch too because they tend to take up a fair bit of room. When you first get your pointe shoes wear them in a lot, but dont over do it. Ask your ballet teacher if you have enough strenght to go inot pointe first because you can get seriously injured if you dont. For the 1st couple of moths in pointe, practise at a bar because you wont have enough strenght to do many excersises off the bar. Good luck and enjoy, i love pointe :)

It is ALWAYS up to your ballet teacher when you should get pointe shoes. If a mistake is made on pointe the danger can be from a broken ankle to being paralyzed. If you belong to a Ballet School, ask your teacher when she thinks you can start, if you dont belong to one, i would say NOT to get your self a pair of pointe shoes. Also, getting fitted for you first pair of pointe shoes is a "big thing" (!!!) b.c you have completed "Pre Pointe" work!

To take point you have to have years put in. I take point at Classical Theatre and Dance. You will need ribbons(for the shoes),padding(for your toes),and drive(so you will make it through). Usually the dance school sells the ribbons and padding,but you have to have the drive from your-self.

I think pointe shoes are quite expensive, actually. And you also have to buy soft block and toe pad, etc.

You don' t need extra hours to practise before goinf on pointe, but make sure your legs are strong to support your body, you will have to ask your teacher about it. Usually, there is an audition of some kind to choose students that are ready for it......

After you get your pointe shoes, you have to make your shoes soft before you can actually wear them.
Do demi-point before you do point. And also keep your feet parallel. Hope these will help!

The usual cost for shoes is around $200 with taxes and the goodies. You can buy jelly tips, ouch pouches, etc. to make it easier on your feet:
http://www.theshoeroom.ca/index.php?opti...

I recommend having taken 2-3 years or about 80 hours of ballet at least before taking up pointe. That way, you will understand the movement and steps, and be able to have strong enough feet to go up on pointe. The biggest tip I can say is to work on foot strength, turnout, balance and ankle flexibility. When your at home, occasionally stretch your feet, and work on standing on releve for as long as you can.

Ive been doing dance for a VERY long time now. Usual cost for shoes are between 50-90. But if you get them on the internet they are a lot cheaper. For the shoes you will need pads( jell or cloth) ribbons and elastics(come with the pointe shoes) you have to sew them on yourself though. Also, for pointe stretches there are these ribbon things...forget what they are called. (Ask your dance teacher) They really help. You want to do at least 1-3 hours of ballet before going on pointe. It is very dangerous to go on pointe without doing reg. ballet first. Hope I helped!

If you're ready for pointe, your teacher will tell you. After 11 years, though, I'd think that he or she would be preparing you for pointe. You should talk to your teacher and see if they think you're ready. You need to go for a professional fitting to find the brand and size that fits you perfectly. Pointe shoes are usually about $60 or more. For padding, I'd recommend Ouch Pouches for a beginner, but you can move on to lighter padding as your feet toughen up and you get used to the discomfort. I'm at the point where all I need is a little gel tip over my big toe and tape on the rest of my toes so they don't get blisters. Toe pads last a long time, and Ouch Pouches are $20 or $25. To prepare, you need really strong ankles and feet, so do lots of releves in first, right coupe, and left coupe until you literaly can't do any more. You can invest in a Theraband from discountdance.com and do exercises with it. One exercise is where you loop the band over your toes and the ball of your foot with that leg straight out and pull it back with your hands until there's some tension. It should loon like an upside-down V with your foot being the tip of the V and your hands being the other two points. Then point and flex your foot over and over. Repeat on other foot.

If you've never danced before, it will be a few years before you'll start point. When you get that far, however, they can range from about $70-$100. Depending on how you take care of them and how much you dance in them, these will last maybe a few months. It is really costly but totally worth it and it doesn't even hurt that much. Unless you don't mind screwed up feet when you are old, you should wait till your feet stop growing before you get point shoes. Ballet is HARD work so don't be discouraged when you start. Good Luck!