pointe ballet?

Question

im 13 and have been taking ballet for about 6 years. the studio i go to does not focus very much on ballet but all my friends that have taken ballet for as long as me and some not as long that go to a different studio than me are already on pointe. im just as good at ballet as they are. when will i be ready for pointe? my dance teacher told me i had strong ankles but has never mentioned anything about pointe? i dont understand y my some of my friends are already on pointe but im not.

Answer 1

Does your studio have a lot of pointe students? Maybe they don't teach it, that's why. Talk to your instructor and ask what is the reason. You might have to transfer to a different studio.

Answer 2

You may want to switch to a school that does focus more on ballet and pointe classes. Ask around at a few schools and see if you can take a class at diff. schools so the instructors can get a look at you and see if you're ready for pointe. They look for the flexibility of your arch, and the strength of your ankles and leg muscles. If you're truly ready for pointe, then 13 is not too young. Plus 6 years experience is quite a bit. Ask a different instructor. They may say you're ready. And good luck.

Answer 3

Age and number of years taking ballet are NOT the only determining factor necessary when considering "Pointe Readiness". Strength, Technique, and Bone development are among a few of the key factors. It can be VERY dangerous and detrimental to begin pointe work too soon. Below is a link to an excellent article written by a well educated teacher. Make sure you research well. AND Good Luck!!!




http://www.dance-teacher.com/backissues/nov00/dancehealthy.shtml

Answer 4

Im 12 and on pointe but ive been taking ballet for as long as i can remember. Maybe you should switch to your friends' studio, if you want to foccus more on ballet

Answer 5

asl your teacher about it,...but usually if the teacher han't said anything about it, then your probably not ready (in their opinion) to go on
my teacher wouldn't let my class on because she didn't want any of us to get hurt
we waited and worked on our technique and pretty soon she saw how hard we were working and put us on, maybe at your friends school they have lower standards for going on pointe than your school does(no offense to your friends or their schools intended,but thats a good thing becaue that means when you DO go on that you'll be ready and stronger and less likely to hurt yourself)


don't worry, the wait pays off, my friends and I were in different classes, but we always got the leads in our class,but when they went on pointe in the summer and I went on in the fall,they lost their lead parts while I kept mine because I had the time to work on my ballet technique and get stronger than i already was

Answer 6

perhaps it is time that you spoke with the dance instructor. I wish you well.I took ballet as a child and I had 5 years and never got to pointe. i was deflated as you are today. Be upfront and find out.What can it hurt?? i wish that i had asked mine. she was from new york at the time and i here in canada.aaah to dance again....memories! katie

Answer 7

Switch to the schools your friends go to. Pointe requires specialized knowledge so you don't hurt yourself.

Answer 8

SPEAK TO YOUR TEACHER, AND IF SHE/HE SAYS NO OR DOSN'T LISTEN GO TO PARENTS AND CHANGE TO ONE OF YOUR FRIEND'S STUDIOS, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO NOT HAVE TO GO TO YOUR PARENTS. THEY ARE YOUR LAST RESORT. LAST!!! YOU SHOULD ALSO MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY....4 REAL!! SEE IF YOU CAN DO SOME OF YOUR FRIEND'S POINTE THINGS FIRST TO SEE IF U ARE REALLY READY. GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 9

go talk to the teacher, pointe is hard and painful take it slow

Answer 10

Go where they go and get in a pointe class. Maybe no one teaches it where you go.