I did ballet for 4 – 5 years, I am very flexible and know most ballet terms, I am also 12 years old, do you think it’s time, I was thinking I could take the hardest class behind pointe then move up to it. Also will people at a dance apparel store let me buy pointe shoes without getting into my business about how long I was a ballerina or blah like that? Thanks.
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well most girls start pointe around your age , it all depends on your strength and technique.what grade are you? Your teacher will tell you if your ready and blochs will fit shoes for you and ask you to stand and point etc to ensure they fit well…they dont really care how long you have been doing ballet as anyone can buy pointe shoes if they wanted ….. dont be too anxious even though it is awesome they can really be tiring and hurt your toes …u need to break them in so take it slow and dont try to crack them with your hands it can ruin them…have fun and enjoy your dancing
Most girls will go en pointe at 12/13. Now tell me, are you taking ballet classes right now?
You really have to wait for your teachers permission. When your teacher says you’re ready, you’re ready. You might want to talk to her about, she’ll give you direction.
Basically she needs to check your ankles, see if they’re strong enough and especially your spine.
Lol, knowing ballet terms won’t help you get on pointe hun!
You sound pretty experienced. However I’d just clear it with your teacher if I was you, because she’d know if you’re really ready or not. The people at a dance store won’t be able to stop you from buying pointe shoes I’m pretty sure, and besides, they let me buy some when I was 15 (and my first ballet lesson was only one year before that!) When I got mine they asked me where I went for my lessons and who my teacher was (they’d probably know you’re teacher). So I think you should ask your teacher first, just to be sure your ankles can handle the pressure and everything, and good luck!
You’re not ready to go en pointe until your ballet teacher tells you your ready. A lot of people think that they’re ready, rush en pointe, and then end up really hurt and wish they waited a little bit longer. Go into the next level next year and that should completely prepare you for pointe in the middle of the year or following year,. I know how much you’re looking forward to it, but trust me, after the first three months, it’s not as much fun as it seemed originally. It might be a good idea to talk to your ballet teacher about moving up too. Some teachers like to see interest from their students before they move you up. Your teacher will be able to tell you what you need to improve and provide some direction. The people at the dance apparel store usually don’t go into your business, but they’ll ask you what studio you go to and who your teacher is, and if there’s any hesitation about your feet in the pointe shoes, they might not sell the shoes to you without a written letter from your teacher. It’s just to prevent people from trying to teach themselves pointe and hurting themselves. Anything else they ask you is just out of curiosity and to make conversation while they fit you for pointe shoes.
Well, I know at my studio, people don’t get to pick their class. The teacher will tell the student when its time to move up a class.
And if you the dance store you go to is any good, they should ask you where you study and may even verify with your teacher. Its never a good idea to do point by yourself. Waiting one more year is a way better option then spraining your ankle because you weren’t ready yet.