Please give me examples and how it will harm your feet.
2007-03-27 14:39:46 · 9 answers · asked by dance_forever100 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
HOW will it harm your feet?
2007-03-27 14:52:17 · update #1
Dancing en pointe definitely harms the feet. Some say dancer's feet are ruined once they dance en pointe, but if you have the passion to dance, it's worth it all. Although you may be in pain and you think you may have the ugliest feet in the world, just think of how much your feet mean to you when you dance.
2007-03-27 16:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by ktskins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can, but it can be prevented. For example, my former dance teacher had major foot problems because she was started on point WAY too early. If girls start on pointe too soon, and their feet aren't fully developed, major injuries and lasting pain can occur. However, if the pointe instructor is properly educated about the discipline and requirements for being en pointe, injuries can be avoided. You may get blisters and what-not, but as long as you are careful and prepared, you should be okay. Prolonged pointe (sometimes) cause arthritis later in life as well. It is a risky discipline of dance, but definitely worth it!!
2007-03-28 05:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by hpink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn straight, They say that Anna Pavlova left trails of blood across the stage her feet were such a mess. BUT walking in high heel shoes can damage your feet just a severely. My mom wore pointed toe high heel shoes all her life and she was a cripple with deformed feet by the time she was 40. Pursuing your art has a price but at least you're pursuing your art not just fashion.
2007-03-27 14:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by ckswife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well of course it will harm your feet its not reallynormal to go around standing on your toesbutifyou do it proply than it wont give you tomuch trouble. it can harm your ankles and toesand i thinktheres more but i dont realli know about them sorry
have fun on point!
2007-03-27 14:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from personal experiences it does harm your feet ... umm i dance on pointe about 5 hours a week (not that much i know) but i dance about 30-40 hours a week ... but anyways ... umm pointe has sprained my ankles ... ripped my toenails off ... ripped the skin on the bottom of my feet off ... given my blisters everywhere ... and made my feet extremely dry ... sorry its gross but you wanted detail ...
2007-03-28 04:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a dancer, but have seen the feet of a prima ballerina. Her toes were swollen, straight across, and very ugly. They looked extremely painful.
2007-03-27 15:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by concernedjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can, if done too early, or by someone who's ankles are not strong enough to support the feet. you can do excercises to prevent this from happening. there are also other accidents that can happen, like for example, you can go over on your box (your ankle will basically collapse), or you can land a jump wrong. good luck! hope i get best answer :)))
2007-03-27 16:41:01 · answer #7 · answered by kissesfromhvn807 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!! not if you have the right shoes.
my friend had bad shoes and go tendonitis and now she can't dance at all.
oh and it kinda gives you a bunch of blisters and scratches! but its worth it!
so get good shoes!
2007-03-31 06:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ juicy couture ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yesss it does, and never go en pointe with out training!
here are some articles and pictures
http://www.tennessean.com/entertainment/arts/archives/03/12/44000921.shtml?Element_ID=44000921
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http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/chezsarah/dfeet.html
2007-03-27 15:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by Terra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋