I love ballet and I just started at 13. I know it's late and I have no plans on becoming a famouse dancer or even persuing a carreer in dance. But I would love more than anything to go on point. I know I'de be behind and It takes a couple or more years to get there but could a 16 or seventeen year old do point?
Thanks
2007-01-07 14:57:17 · 28 answers · asked by perpetaully sarcastic 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Goodness I hope not... I am 17 and I just started ballet this year! I'm going to start pointe by the end of the year, so DEFINITELY not. In fact, if I could I would totally go pro. Unfortunately, that might be a little late. But as for starting pointe? definitely not.
2007-01-07 15:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Hawaii_girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it's not too late!
Just because you're not like everyone else doesn't mean you're in the wrong. If you want to try point, then go for it. Practice every day for a certain amount of time. Start at fifteen minutes, than add about 5-10 minutes each week.
Don't worry, I'm thirteen and just starting again, I know plenty of girls younger than me are one point, but I'm not letting that stop me. You shouldn't either!
Dancing is for everyone, no matter what you look like, or what age you are.
2007-01-08 00:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I started when I was 12 and I did so well my teacher put me on pointe the next year. Just work hard at it. And you can be on pointe and 16 or 17...it is actually better sometimes because your feet are done forming and it will damage them less. Esp. if you don't want to become a professional dancer (you will get bad foot cramps, etc.).
2007-01-08 19:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by kcobb232 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you could go on pointe at 16 or 17, You are actually at the age they start considering it. You aren't supposed to go on pointe until you are around 14 or 15 anyways. You don't want to go on too early because you could hurt your feet really easily.
2007-01-07 23:14:11 · answer #4 · answered by Acting and Dancing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually probably better then because girls/children who have been doing classes since they were two and are just around 7 or 8 or so going on pointe, but their ankles aren't developed enough to do this. So, if you train hard enough and advance accordingly, I guess that you could achieve your desired level by 17 or 18 give or take.
Good luck and keep dancing!
2007-01-07 23:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I take point and I love it but I was traing my ankles about a year to prepare for it, it was not not hard you just need strong ankles and it will really depeneds on what your teacher thinks. If you want it bad enough you can definitly do it. Good Luck!
P.S. It is a lot of fun! Hope you do it.
2007-01-09 18:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by C Sprouse Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I used to do ballet, and I loved it. But I had to stop because we moved, but I wish I never stopped. So, yeah, sure you can do point when you 16 or 17.
2007-01-07 23:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the strength and are a quick study...you will be on point in a year. Dance teachers look for physical development and if you are finished growing you should be OK for point.
2007-01-08 08:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should wait until you're ready to go on pointe. Your ballet instructor will let you know when that is, but you should also go to a doctor to make sure you are ready and so it wont destroy your feet.
2007-01-08 11:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by mmkitty95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its never 2 late 2 start pointe. in fact u wud b fine 2 start wen ur 14
2007-01-08 13:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋