Pointe Work Video 1

[BeamontProduction]

Ok first learn to tie your ribbons correctly if ur going to be stuffed showing us:-) second those shoes ( in my opinion) are dead:-)

[xxpeaceandsmile]

We really didn't need to sit there for ages watching you tie your shoes.

[shawnastark1]

I can't believe your dance teacher didn't tell you that your ribbons were tyed wrong! :O Mine woulda been all over that. She can't even stand messy ribbons when we aren't wearing them lol

[designersgalore1997]

The not in Ur ribbons should be on the inside of Ur foot

[iluvdance2233]

You have very nice arches :)

the only thing is your elastics looks somewhat loose...

and she can tie her ribbons however she would like to. whatever works for her. so everyone stop saying she needs to learn how to tie her ribbons.

[Divinidad2711]

your pointe shoes are dead¡

[fantisymermaid202]

at 7:20 and beyond ur ankles didnt look to sturdy when u kept landing

[algernon1533]

wow, i would suck each toe, especially the pinkies!

[Jerseyandchico]

Are you pointe shoes: BLOCH SERENADES? They look just like mine!

[Ponyboyluvr0228]

I really don't think that that is your natural turnout because you seem to be having trouble holding it when you releve.

[balletprncss23]

try to stay over your box on the achape. it's very difficult. besides that (and your old point3e shoes) beautiful!

[kenken123333]

Yes her point shoes are dead,alot of people can not tell when there shoes are,and plus she is sickling,shoes are not tied accordingly

[TheRetardedShow2]

r your shoes dead???

[TwinkleToesLauren]

you ha a gap in between your first position at 3.20

[oknajsasuke]

ok...but you are not amazing.....

[isabellaannerose123]

wow those shoes are beat up lol

[hopkinsdancr]

You may want to tie your drawstrings tighter, your shoes are really gapping.

[starburst589]

dude! you're amazing! i can't even do pointe shoes... shhhhh!!!! but you're really awesome and i wish i could learn from you and meet you! great job!

[ElliotTekee]

You're good! But your ribbons aren't tied correctly. You should have a loop of elastic in the back and the ribbon would go through that before going up your ankle.

[strangesugarfairy]

you should never use a loop of elastic on your pointe shoes. several studies by podiatrists have shown that it can cause achilles tendinitis.

[strangesugarfairy]

no, it's holding the heel of your pointe shoes up AND gives you more support.

[MorganoftheFaeries]

She can tie her ribbons how she likes. Every dancer is picky about their pointe shoes. If this works for her, let her be. ;)

[dancerdani77]

I don't mean to put you down, I loooove pointe shoes, but be really carefull dancing on pointe on that floor and especially jumps!

you could hurt your ankles and not be able to dance ever again!

but great job!

[balletdancer923]

Um... okaayyy... this is a wood floor, and I wasn't jumping. I don't think you know what you're talking about.

[babyrell23]

Wow - You said comments were welcome, so they said something about the floor and that you did a good job. Telling someone they don't know what they're talking about is pretty messed up... Maybe they really don't know, but the sarcasm is unnecessary... my personal opinion.

[BalletTapJazz]

@balletdancer923 If it's wood... it's a piece of crap...

[22u222]

As a pt.teacher/fitter, u r tying your shoes incorrectly. Did you have them on the wrong feet? The inside ribbon should be longer. To save time, look at the Lisa Howell videos on this site (she explains clearly). The knot should be on the inside of the foot in the hollow between ankle bone and achilles tendon, not on the outside or back by achilles tendon where it can cause injuries. I could say more, but ran out of space. You seem to have potential and love to dance--keep dancing forever! :)

[balletdancer923]

Yep, I realized I was tying them wrong when I discovered Lisa's videos. These are my old shoes, in my other pointe videos, I have new shoes and the ribbons are right! =)

thanks for the comment! =D

[penguinlove16]

wat type of shoes do u use?

[balletdancer923]

These are Bloch Serenade. =)

[PiperLeo98]

I used the Bloch Serenades as well!

[Roseith]

Ive been advised nto to use gel toe caps :) but yours are so cute! theyre pink hehe. Mine are plain white :(

[elizabeth0093]

aww haha i have those same toe pads their really awesome arent they

[balletdancer923]

haha, yes they are!

[dnycp]

haha, im getting those toe pads soon. are they much more comfortable than the other ones???

[balletdancer923]

Well, I've only ever used one other type of gel pad, I don't even remember what they were called, but I didn't like them, they tore easily and got really gross. These are way better, much cleaner and softer! =)

[dnycp]

they do get really gross!!! thanks!!!

[123beth098]

You also seem to be turning in when you releve and rolling when you land which is a sign of weak ankles. you should strenghten them to prevent this happening.

Just a few tips.

[balletdancer923]

Thanks, I am working on strengthening them. I worked them so much that my feet are actually sore today, so I'm resting them for a few days before I go back en pointe.

[NJluver21]

i use those same toe pads! ur pretty good.

[mdemo7]

wow u just posted this yesterday and u already have 133 views! i posted my pointe vid like 5 days ago and i still only have 120 views (about)

[19Christi70]

Your first rises try to keep pulled up and in with your legs.

[BewitchedR]

Hey I like your shoes - they are very broken in lol! What make are they?

[balletdancer923]

Thank you! Yes they are! I need new ones. They are Bloch Serenades. I like them alot, I am thinking I will try the Bloch Serenade MKII when I get new ones.

[clarabalettactingNY]

are you a Christian? if you are...then we have three things in common : ballet, Jesus and drawing /painting!!

god bless

[balletdancer923]

Yes I am. =) thank you.

[clarabalettactingNY]

no biggie!

[talieps1000]

you didnt tie the ribbons right at all...they also seem to be sewn on to close to the ankle..

[nikiballet]

jeez wats with the floor?

get over your blocks more and strengthn your ankles more!!! GET NEW FREAKIN SHOES AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! AND WATCH UR WEIGHT PLACEMENT make sure its in your toes!!

By the way do u live in Australia?

[balletdancer923]

I am working on getting over on my box more, that's one of the reasons I am making these videos, so I can see my progress.

I'm hoping to get new shoes this summer, maybe even in 2 weeks! =) Do the shoes really look that bad?

[balletdancer923]

oh, and no, I live in the USA.

[dancer021756]

whoa. the floor is all funky!

[clarabalettactingNY]

i love the floor!!!

[balletdancer923]

Thank you! It is actually an accident that it ended up that way. My mom painted it about 10 years ago, she used primer and everything but it still peeled off. oh well, lots of people tell me it looks cool. =p

[clarabalettactingNY]

it really is!!