my dance teacher said it was ok and everything but my mom wont let me......when i asked her if i could she said whats wrong with just normal ballet.....so how can i convince her to let me do it?
2006-07-18 15:55:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
You can tell her that pointe is ballet, but it makes the difference between taking ballet classes and being a ballerina in your mind.
Offer to pay for your own pointe shoes and tell her that you won't complain when your feet hurt.
I bet she'll let you do it. Good Luck!
2006-07-19 04:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well first of all, it is an honor to be asked to be considered to go onto pointe. Only the most technically sound ballet dancers ever achieve this honor. Maybe if you had your teacher explain this to your mom, she will understand how great this accomplishment is. Second, I believe that if you approach her as a mature young lady and ask her what her concerns about going onto pointe would be, you may be able to counter her concerns with valid reasoning.
I know as a ballet director that some of the concerns that parents present is the money. If you are taking pointe, chances are you will be in them at least every other day for at least 1.5 hour....you will need two pairs, replacing the pointe shoes every 3 months is to be expected. That can become rather expensive when you need to usually purchase 2 pairs at a time so that you are using your equipment properly and therefore taking care of your feet. You want to be able to dance long term, not just the next 6 years. Maybe there is a way that you can pick up some extra chores or make them your birthday present.
The other thing that comes up is the possible damage to your feet/body. If your teacher has asked you, he/she already believes that you have the strength physically and the technique. And if you continue to be fitted for your pointe shoes at least every other purchase by a certified pointe shoe technician as well as the approval of your teacher, you will reduce the damage. Also, keep your toe nails short and work up the calluses to protect your feet.
Those are a few links to the pointe shoe fitting and the history. The more you know before you go to your mom, the more you will impress her with your honest desire to take this honor and responsibility seriously. That will also help you win her over to the "pointe" side. ;)
Just go into this great honor knowing that there will be sacrifices. But I guarentee it's totally worth it!
2006-07-19 01:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by happydancergirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm... you don't give your age. Your mom is trying to protect you. As you probably know, going en pointe too young before your feet have grown and strengthened sufficiently can permanently damage your feet and ankles. She's probably just worried that your excitement and enthusiasm could really mess up your future.
You also don't say anything about your dance teacher's credentials and experience. Maybe she's right about this, but what if she is wrong? Sounds to me like the way to approach this is logically and scientifically... get another objective opinion from someone with excellent credentials your mom will definitely have confidence in... for example a sports doctor. If he/she says your feet are ready, you can dance your heart out. But if he/she says wait... you wait.
2006-07-18 23:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Fogjazz49-Retired 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mom may not have enough money to pay for advanced ballet lessons. Ballet is a disciplined passion. Are you ready to go on pointe? Ask your doctor first if your bones are mature enough for ballet pointe. Then, propose to your mother that you will pay for your entire first year of ballet on pointe lessons. You may have to wait a year before you can begin your pointe classes, while you work and save. But, you will show your mother how much ballet means to you. Your mother should agree to pay for some of your ballet lessons after your first year. Always try to pay as much as you can for your own lessons. Start learning, in small steps done well, how to support yourself. What do we learn anything for, if not to become more self-sufficient and free? Be serious about achieving your dreams. Invest in yourself, and be free.
2006-07-18 23:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emily,
Tell your mom how pointe is different from normal ballet - and what it would really mean to you to be able to do it. Maybe have your dance teacher talk to your mom, too.
2006-07-18 22:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taking pointe to young can change the shape of your toes and ruin your feet wich will make it so you cannot do pointe again. You should wait until you are atleast 12 years of age. That way you know for sure you are ready. about 2 months before you start you need to go up to a releva and down again about 30 times to prepare your self.
2006-07-19 19:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by Miranda Lynn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prove to her that you are responsible and grown up enough for it. Talk to her rationally too. so you cnvise yur mom
2006-07-19 01:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by g t 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scream at the top of your lungs, "You never let me do anyting" and jump up and down and yell and stuff. Make her life miserable.
2006-07-18 23:02:33 · answer #8 · answered by steveed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prove to her that you are responsible and grown up enough for it. Talk to her rationally too.
2006-07-18 22:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋