I really want to do pointe with my friend. The only problem is that I've never danced except when I was very young. If I start at a beginning class and maybe get some extra help, do you think I can do it?
2007-09-05 11:12:16 · 12 answers · asked by Maddi T 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
generally speaking, you need enough experience to have developed strength and good technique. some of that comes with age, if youre a bit older your bones have probably developed to the point where, if you exercise regularly, the ankles are strong enough. i would start with taking as many classes a week as your teacher sees fit and accomplishable, and progress from there. there is no set time frame for when you will be ready for pointe, it varies by dancer. when i focused solely on dance (as opposed to gymnastics, where i learned most of my ballet) i only took ballet for 6 months before starting pointe, there is no 5 year requirement or 6 year deadline. you just need to make sure that you're in condition to where you wont get hurt.
2007-09-05 15:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The negative bit :: Being ready to go en pointe takes a different amount of time for every dancer and (for one reason or another) some never go en pointe. Most importantly, you don't want to go en pointe too soon. Not only can you hurt yourself and cause permanent physical damage, it is no fun! (imagine watching everyone else moving easily en pointe while you are barely able to get from flat foot to toe) Pointe requires determination, hard work, and perseverance - plus, it is painful.
The positive bit :: All that being said, pointe is wonderful and can be loads of fun! With the right attitude, you most certainly can get there!
The how to :: Start taking that beginning class and see if it is possible to take more than one class a week. Practice every day. Ask your teacher what exercises would help you to advance and practice those as well. Stay dedicated and you and your friend will be able to dance en pointe together .. just always remember to be patient and persistent .. you can get there!
2007-09-05 19:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by mystikalyx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of great answers here. You have probably figured out there is no way to get into pointe without proper preparation...you need the training to not only strengthen your muscles and bones to support your body but the technique as well to be successful in pointe. I know that my daughter took lessons for 5 years before she was allowed to take pointe at the studio we attend. My other daughter has taken dance for 7yrs (she started when she was 3) and isn't in pointe yet. She will probably start in pointe next year when she enters her third year of Cecchetti. Cecchetti is formal ballet training that prepares you for pointe that is taught in many good/great studio's all around the world. Good luck & best wishes.
2007-09-05 19:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take many many years of ballet. When you are ready to study pointe your ballet dance teacher/instructor will let you know. You can not study pointe overnight. You need to work on proper ballet technique, strength, and flexablity. This can take several and or more years. What advice I can give is to study ballet and practice, practice, practice. Keep at acheiving your goal and it will happen in time. I hope that I helped you out a little.
2007-09-05 21:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Charlotte H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like previous posters said, you need more ballet. You need proper technique. You will need to really strengthen your muscles or you risk some serious sprains and breaks from rolling your ankle (while on point). I would keep up ballet classes an use a rubber work out band to do some ankle exorsizes. Focus on technique and you will be there in a few years.
2007-09-05 18:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Trixie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can build your way up to it, but you have to take regular ballet classes first. Most dance schools won't allow you to take pointe unless you have at least 3 years experience of ballet (it can be dangerous on your feet without the technique).
2007-09-05 18:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not reccomend going en pointe if you have never danced... I would though reccomend taking a few ballet classes for about 2 years and then when your technique is better maybe you could ask your teacher about pointe. But pointe work takes alot of strength and proper technique and if you do not have that, you could hurt yourself!
Goodluck!
Bye!
2007-09-05 18:33:49 · answer #7 · answered by Cecelia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't go en pointe until a trained teacher tells you that your ankles and feet are strong enough. If you skip that, it's an injury waiting to happen, and it will. I know adults that were told to go en pointe before their feet were really strong enough and they ended up having foot surgery and metal screws put into their feet. This person can never go en pointe again. Just think about that.
Good luck
2007-09-05 20:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by xodncr4lifeox 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will ---someday--if you keep at it but do not go en pointe until you are given the OK by your instructor . Ballet is hard enough on your feet -don't take chances with your health !
2007-09-05 18:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not.
ive been dancing for 14 years. they only let me start point 4 years ago after i had a solid ballet training experience.
dont hurt yourself PLEASE. because at this point you will. but definitely pursue it. start out taking ballet classes and build strength up. but id suggest a couple years before you go on.
2007-09-05 19:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by kritkrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋