when to go en pointe?

Question

From your own experince or a website how long does it take to go en pointe. Ive been in ballet for a year and a half. dancing hip hop and jazz since i was 3. Im 13 now. I also did ballet for a lil while when i was little. i just cant wait to go en pointe. i dont want to ask my ballet teachers about it, thats why im asking you. how long will it take?

Answer 1

I danc3d for 10 years. I started on point when I was your age. You get older, but you have to have strong feet. Strong balance. It is dangerous for someone to go on pointe when they are not ready yet. Here is a test my dance instructor told us: If you can balance en passe (on tiptoe) for at the MINIMUM of 15 minutes, then you are ready for pointe. If not, then you have to build your muscles some more. (You have to do it ballet style...not normal people balancing...tuck in tummy and buttocks...foot youre standing on has to be in first position...knees pointed at 180 degrees so its a perfect line across). It's doable. I can do it, so can you!

Answer 2

To go en pointe you have to have strong ankles,strong knees,strong muscles etc,
You are old enough to do pointe but sometimes they recommend that you have a minimum of 2 years Ballet training.If you're really impatient you could try strengthening exercises or ask you teacher for some tips , you could also go 2 a dance physiotherapist to see if your able to go en pointe .

Answer 3

Girls should not start to dance en pointe before they are about 11 because, before that, the bones of their feet are not completely ossified (developed) and can be permanently damaged. But, I see you are 13. Perhaps you SHOULD talk to your teacher about when...they would be the best informed to give you the best answer. In the meantime, read the following for some really good info on this. And, good luck to you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_pointe

Answer 4

I have been dancing since i was 3 and half years old!!!!!! i'm 13 years old just recently, i went on pointe!!!!!!! it takes a little while because u need ur legs strong and have ur back straight and u need to work on ur arms as well!!!!!!! when ur pointe u need to be really sure of urself have the confidence and u'll do great!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

First, ask your medical doctors suggestion, it virtually sounds such as you have somewhat calcification of the calcaneal bone. The back of a pointe shoe suits very snuggly, so it relatively is relatively useful to apply a heel grip or lose lambs wool. It sounds like your instructor is prepared to tutor you whilst retaining your secure practices in techniques, so if the rfile is onboardm, provide it a shot! maximum foot or leg problems will proceed into adulthood, in the event that they are meant to attain this, without or with actual interest playing on them.

Answer 6

You have to have alot of practice and experience on flat before you go on pointe. Your ankels must be super strong otherwise you might hurt urself. Its hard to tell just from reading, thats why they always say "teachers know best". Good Luck!