I just started pointe any advice?

Question

Prima ballerinas advice will be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Hi. I've been on pointe for over 10 years. Here are some tips I have given to many dancers looking for advice, because it simply works!

Here is something ot streghten your feet and ankles...64 releves 1st position
64 releves 2nd position
64 releves right foot coupe
64 releves left foot coupe
64 releves right foot attitude
64 releves left foot attitude

Don't pull on the barre. You can push it as much as you like, but don't pull.
When stretching, Never stretch a cold muscle. This is a sure way to injure yourself. The ideal time to stretch is after barre exercises.
Never stretch the ligaments or tendons in your knees.
Keep your back straight, not arched, while stretching. Not only does it give you a better stretch, but it also helps prevent injury.

Get your pointe shoes at a professional. A shoe should not be baggy when standing flat. Good ideas for padding :Lamb's wool
Cotton/woollen toe pads-can get fleecy ones too
Rubbery/spongie toe pads that can be fitted at the bottom of your shoes
Rubbery/spongie toe pads that can be fitted at the bottom and around the top of your shoes
Strapping tape-may be placed around each individual toe
Blister Block-special tape that you can place around your toes to prevent blisters
"Ouch Pouches" (however I do not recommend them as they tend to make you sickle your foot and teach low pain tollerance).

The best thing to do when breaking in pointe shoes is just to walk around the house in them for 30 minutes or so each day.
Always remember, that your toes are not made to support your weight in the pointe position. You need to support this weight by pulling up and out of your shoes with the rest of your body. Always keep your knees straight and pulled up.

Be respectful to your teacher. Keep your toenails short (but not too short). Never make excuses. You can always learn from another dancer, no matter how good or bad he/she is. There's much pain involved with dancing. Most teachers don't put up with silly nonsense. It's okay to make mistakes. In time, when you hear non-dancers saying their feet hurt, you'll laugh. REALLY HARD. Because they have no pain compared to what it is like on pointe.

Gamba, Capezio, and Freed are best for beginning pointe.

Answer 2

I love being "en pointe". After almost 20 years of experienced pointe I know important things about preparing yourself. Make sure your toenails are cut (not too short) and buy your shoes at a professionals (I would recommend a national ballet company). After purchasing your pointe shoes get approval from your dance teacher and ask her where to sew on the ribbons. At first being "en pointe" will hurt but this is primarily because your shoes are not broken in yet. I always ask for a softer shank because then the shoes are easier to break in. If possible at home while watching tv or doing homework put on your pointe shoes and a warm pair of socks on top of them. This will cause your feet to sweat and the pointe shoe will mold to your feet. Trust me, the longer you train in pointe the easier it becomes. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

OK i'm 13, this is my second year doing pointe.
It will ALWAYS hurt the first time you go up on your toes.
Bend the shoe so the would cracks. It will sound like you're breaking the shoe, but that's what you're supposed to do. They're so much to say about pointe so mail me anytime, that will help answer your question.
Good luck with it hun!! =)
Remeber to never give up

Answer 4

The library has books that you could read and listen to your instructor and practice, practice practice.

Answer 5

well i am taking ballet too and i am on pointe
all i got to say is that it hurts your toes really bad