Pointe Dance

[taylorcheer513]

how old are you now? verygood ! i'm just starting pointe now, haha

[TheNicole1300]

You're to shaky :/ but you're good (:

[IzzyElise3029]

i really love the video i suck at ballet but i love it i wish i was better at it like you

[MrSarahnolan]

whats the song? :)

[alliwulfsite]

Try to relax :) othre than that PERFECT! ecspecially for a 12 year old!

[ninjaballerina007]

REALLY NICE just try to relax ur arms a bit more but other than that it's beautiful

[batpuppy]

Elegant !

[batpuppy]

Depends on a teacher, I was 11 when my Ballet Mistress said I can start taking Pointe classes.

[LucyTFNelson]

I love 0:26 to 0:46 its so simple but done so eleagantly! Excuse my spelling...

[DancerChic183]

@jaypawfan1 at what age do girls usually get pointe shoes?

[26LGL26]

@DancerChic183 At 12, normally. I started at exactly 13 years old :).

[alliwulfsite]

@DancerChic183 i started at the age of... i think 10 or 11 :)

[TheOphiliavelvet]

Beautiful!!!!!!! :D

[Johnjacob654]

You dance beauiful, and you look beutiful in that dress.

[TheAfrayser]

THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xxStrawberryDancerxx]

I really have no idea why people are telling her that she is not ready for pointe, shes on them in this video and doing an amazing job so I think if you feel you know when people are ready or not start your own ballet class instead of telling her over the internet shes not. Keep up the good work, I love this video! :D x

[orangekneepads]

How are people gonna tell her she isn't ready for pointe when they have admitted that they aren't even on pointe ?

[abbyisamazinglol]

i started ballet aged 2 and i am now 12 i am stll not on pointe as untill you are 15 your feet arent prober enough to hold the positions u should not be on pointe sorry x

[lesmizwicked55]

your really good were you on pointe at 11 or 12. I'm 14 and i've taken 4 years of pointe! i was on pointe when i was 10. I don't mean to brag. you are a really good pointe dancer. :)

[iloveeyouubby123]

wow . . / :

I'm SOOO JEALOUS!

your amazing girl<3

i'm 14, never done ballet, can i do that? o.O

[TheBallet97]

@iloveeyouubby123 I'm 13 and started a couple of months ago because I knew I would be super dissapointed if I never tried ballet. I love it, and im sure that you will too, and that someday, you will certainly be able to do that.

[iloveeyouubby123]

@TheBallet97 is it hard? o: do you live in cali?

[TheBallet97]

@iloveeyouubby123 Yes its hard, but its worth it, and you can feel yourself becoming more flexible after about a few months (Or at least I did :) ) No I live in Australia

[BalletShoes96]

@iloveeyouubby123 I started ballet at 14, and am now 15 and almost en pointe. It's so much fun. It's difficult, but worth it.

[iloveeyouubby123]

@BalletShoes96 i can't afford classes..

[BalletShoes96]

@iloveeyouubby123 Some dance studios aren't too expensive these days, you can look around if you actually want to try ballet. My old studio had one class a week, and was $35 a month, which is as expensive as going out to eat dinner twice a month, or 4 people going to the movies. I should say, my case with ballet isn't normal. I was born with good feet for ballet, and I already had strong legs when I started ballet. It takes most girls 3-4 years to start pointe.

[iloveeyouubby123]

@BalletShoes96 yeah.. well thanks<3 is there any way i can self teach?

[BalletShoes96]

@iloveeyouubby123 It would be very dangerous to try to self teach. It can result in all sorts of injuries, broken toes and ankles and stress fractures in your back for example. My only other advice from here would be to ask a studio if you can work for them for discounted lessons. You could offer to wipe mirrors, vacuum, clean the floors, or work at the reception/check in desk.

[iloveeyouubby123]

@BalletShoes96 ohh o: okay thanks <3

[Jaypawfan1]

12 and already in pointe! Don't let that talent go to waste. You're brilliant!

[danceisme29]

that really pretty good job

[TheNovaClytie]

i haven't learned half of this stuff yet and i'm in my 3rd year.... time for a new teacher... :P

[MrKLT1945]

Nicely maintained turnout in balances and lovely use of arms and head. Try and get the breathing right for a penchee - breathe in and lift right up out of your hips, holding your back firm before you see-saw with a slow controlled breath out and breath in again to lift up, with weight over toes not back on heels. I am sure you have improved hugely since you ddid a good job here. Gorgeous colour tutu btw!

[isabellaisavlogger]

Very good :-) i broke my ankle doing pointe so i stpped ;( im in ballet tap and modern and im working on a contemporary lyrical piece right noww!!

[51Saffron]

Lovely! No way I could even have the guts to do that at 12. Congratulations you did a wonderful job.

[pointe4Jesus]

Amazing! I could never have done this at 12, and I don't think I could at 17 with a year of pointe either. You have the same problem I do -- our pirouettes. It even looks like you have the same reason I do, that you're a little scared of them. Keep working on them, though, and you'll get them.

[iloveacting113]

do the toes hurt?

[danceisme29]

@iloveacting113 not if ur not pulled up

[pointedancergirl5000]

@iloveacting113 not really once you get used to it!

[Doolie2209]

You have a really good point :D

[lynniebe4]

Beautiful! Well done, I wish I could've danced like that

[BroadwayGirl131]

you are a great dancer the critic i have 4 u is to work on your turns, just get your single pirouette down before you try doubles, and work on your arm structure!!! :) keep up the good work!

[ballerina123love]

you're soooo lucky!!! i'am at least 13 and i haven't danced any solo yet :( any

anyway good job!!

[KnightVolt03]

Your feet must be bleeding after.

[4everdance97]

you are really good! i only started ballet when i was 12 and went straight into grade 4. im going on pointe next year!

[pottermoreFUIM]

what variation is this?

[iguana30stm]

@pottermoreFUIM i think is paquita variation

[ButterflyDust9]

Wow u were only 12 ?!?! I only started ballet when I was 14!!!

[rosela1o1]

Watch your pirouettes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rosela1o1]

PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO STUMBLE ON THOSE ATTITUDES AND ARABESQUE!!! VERY BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MANAGED DANCE, WELL DONE!!! P.S LOVE THE LOVELY COSTUME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[bagpussvamp]

you have really nice port de bras - well done

[108lozza]

ive just started pointe this year. hope i can be as good as u! :)

[schneiders06]

she is so much better then i am i started pointe a year ago and im still not as good as she is!!!!!!

[twiLover98Xd]

i recommend work more on flexibilty , control and strength

[calloia567]

AWESOME!!!!!

[TheAmantaRay]

that was actually really good and you were only 12 ?? whoa. I wasnt even on pointe until i was 13 .

[PrettyPro1997]

I LOVE that tutu!

[aleneren2001]

What grade are you in there?

[BarnicalGurl]

Im Speachless That was breathtaking :)

[4everdance97]

You are heaps good. i agree, you should pull up more on your turns to give u a heaps softer landing. <3 :)

[applelemonhead3345]

the only thing that wasn't AMAZING was the pirouettes but that's understandable it comes with practice.

[kikisims3]

wow lucky on pointe at so young

how long were u on pointe cause u were a bit unbalanced

[kikisims3]

wow lucky on pointe at so young

[amdancersforever]

dont look at the floor :)

[yovelaviv]

i hate the whole cheasy smile thing. i cant stand it when teachers tell you to smile while do ballet, it just cheapens it. but this was very nice =D

[960ronbon4ever]

hey r pretty good, but try holding in your core a bit more, especially during your turns for a smoother landing and dont use so much momentem. a relaxed but energized upper body helps as well.

[LifeAsPUNKS]

Lovely. Inspiring really.. Im 15 and Ill be starting Pointe soon, and you doing this at 12? Makes me more ready and forced to even think of doing that(:

[XxtwilightxX45]

beautifulll



[Ricardotx]

Hey. Congratilations on the dance. Loved everything. Could you tell me the name of the music. I really loved it. Thank you and keep on dancing.

[ClubPenguinTwigirl12]

wish i could go en pointe, i'm 14 and she hasnt asked me yet :/

[misscookie1131]

Oh my gosh! I soooooo wish I can do that!

[blackroses11199]

how old are you and when did u start to dsnce?

[megally28]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! Do you habe any advise to give me? I am going to preform my second pointe dance this saturday! AMAZING VIDEO!

[TheMsBubblechick]

beautiful Love ur costume and dance watch your rfoot work and work on the smille u beepin amzing

[missyluvs2read]

Amazing :) considering you were only 12. Just watch your footwork a bit && you'll be great

[98nekochan]

you look exactiley like one of my friends and you are a very good dancer

[Camikool89]

wow coming from me im 12 and i do ballet danced for 4 years and you are amazing just work on your foot work ok :)

[mydoggierush]

I'm on my first year of pointe and it's soooo much fun. I feel like a princess in my shoes and im not teribley thin either

[FantabulousGlitter]

This is a really big inspiration to me! I'm 12 and on my first year of pre-point.

[PointsofData]

@balletroxmysox123 Well..I was told that you HAVE to be a good weight, otherwise you have a huge risk of hurting your ankles/feet seriously. I mean, it does make sense, since your feet are supporting your entire body basically!

[Singsonggirl]

@PointsofData Honey, dancing like this will hurt/ruin your feet and ankles at one point, no matter how much you weigh. But yeah it is, among others, a reason why ballet dancers have to be so terribly thin.

[PointsofData]

@Singsonggirl I know that; I take pointe myself. >.< But what I meant is that you could get SERIOUSLY hurt if you're overweight (or even if you're taught wrong.)

[Singsonggirl]

@PointsofData The second part is more important. If you don't stretch your tendons and train the supporting muscles right, it doesn't matter if you're waifish, you will most definitely get hurt badly and very quickly. oreopie asked if there's an ideal weight for dancing en pointe and there is no such thing. If you prepare right it's basiically like balletroxmysox said: everything that doesn't keep you from pulling yourself up is fine. You will feel the repercussion sooner or later anyway.

[Am3cA]

@Singsonggirl Dancers DONT Have To Be "Terribly Thin", Pro Dancers Are Thin Cause Of The Beaty, To Look Light... But No One Has To Be Thin To Dance!!! Haven't U Seen "The Big Ballet"??? Or The Ballet Performed By Guys, It's A Hilarious One... It's So Wrong To Make Pple Think That Ballerinas HAVE To Be Skinny... As Long As U Love It, Your Weight Is Not A Problem

[verycool97]

do you do royal academy of dance(RAD)?

[ekwan04]

great job!

what variation is this?

[LiselotheMontana]

iam like 12 BEAUTIFULL !! i do not ballet but for my pointe can i it good think i GO to my sittee xx

[iriszkovacs]

@LiselotheMontana What?

[TheSharyDance]

certo che sei tutto tranne che brava!!

[oreopie090]

ok. ok . ok. all you people are probably going to judge me, but ive been seriously curious about this. "WHAT is the around-ish perfect weight for a 5 foot 1 classical ballet dancer at 12 years old?" please no judging just need facts!!

[dReAmBeLiEvEsHiNe98]

give life to your fingers darling!

[Angelika077FP]

tiene un buen porteé por ser pequeña !

[xemily91]

i wasn't allowed to be en pointe until i was thirteen or fourteen. you were very good!

[thesketch0artist]

When i was twelve i only weighed 78 pounds!! But i was and Am a smalllll child. Now at the age of 15 i am 96 pounds and i am STILL terrified of solos. Great pointes though the arches arethe only problem i see

[thefourandonly1]

better than me when I was twelve =D

Its very cute when you smile at the audience.

[oxxXStaticXxo]

I actually thought this was a great solo; I don't see why everyone's giving you crap for it--you seemed pretty strong for a beginner.

[balletyouth]

most ballet dancers are alot skinnier then her and she is thin but that would be prob a normally 12 year old if you look at other ballet dancers they are tny but that is the art it is just the way it is skinny girls and strong men but the girls are not as skinny as they used to be :)

[funnyfriends789]

Good and bad but u have potential.

[dance3445]

good but your pirouettes weren't very good have a bit more control over them

[frenchkitty1000]

OMG I WISH I WAS YOU!

[punkXrock55]

Can this girl eat some more food, seriously... i can see her bones , nasty

[juliemissdance]

@punkXrock55 i eat.. ALOT! If you ever saw me eat you would think i am obese but i am 12 and weigh 83 pounds, i dance as a life not as a hobby because dance is amazingly important. So i bet she does eat because i eat alot, i dance, she dances, we both look the samee

[kathleen10ful]

omg u r really gd xox

[mIsSaLeXaLeXi]

I am jelous! At my studio there is a rule that no matter how good you are at ballet you must start pointe when you 12! I like the costume alot and the arms are very nice but you must smile a but more and keep your eyeline up! Look confident and hold a strong stomach!

[shivernights]

Good :D but work on ur pirouettes because towered the end u kind of trip :) besides that good jobbb

[MsDancer365]

My Dance teacher just told me i am ready for pointe. Im soooo excited about it!!! Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MsDancer365]

My Dance teacher just told me i am ready for pointe. I am young, but i am not giving out my age. Im still in school though. Not college ;). Im soooo excited about it!!! Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[youradorable3]

how many years did it take you to get pointe and get all your talent down or whatever? (:

[debhig]

I think that some of these comments are extremely rude and I think that it written by people who must be peer competitors or by peer academies. You did a lovely job, with a lot of promise for a twelve year old with age appropriate choreography. At age twelve, it is for certain that you will only continue to improve!

[MegaDancingurl]

@debhig that is so true i can tell you one thing that when i was 12 i wasn't even on point yet

[ltmashley]

well i think she is doing great!

[Singaporegirl1999]

You are beautiful...But who gave you your outfit? They spoiled everything. You are so graceful alone.

[Unicornpie16]

I agree, but you look beautiful. The only thing is work on your pirouetes, the structure of your arms are very important.

[livismilesful]

the balance technique is hard; but you do it really well :)

[FyreBalletDancer]

I almost had a heart attack when she landed from her pirouette ... i find nothing more scary than girl doing stuff onpointe she's not ready to do ...

keep working, much love

[julie101rox]

i think u need a better teacher or a choreographer 

[XxSarahGabriellexX]

@julie101rox Why would you say that? that was really good! Shes only second year, and she was 12 at the time.. read the description first you noob!

[julie101rox]

@XxSarahGabriellexX i saw a girl younger than her doing waaay better

[OmgItzAnnissa]

Beeautiful!! :)

I just started pointe and im really liking it (:

[takaoyona90]

how tall are you? and how much do you weigh?

[bethanyAprilpotter]

i started pointe about a year ago , and i used to go to a terrible dance academy (i have moved now) and they were thinking of putting me up on pointe at 9 , so im very glad i moved , i do think youre young to be up on pointe but you are fantastic for your age . well done , keep practicing your talent!.

[smokingpoetry]

You did a beautiful job. I have worked at both small studios, competitive and professional. At 12 I think you have done VERY well at mastering your dance for your age. No dance is ever perfect and this is not an easy dance for a second year student. I say Bravo!

[ShanellCole09]

Everyone is a critic. You did good hunny =) keep up the good work im pretty sure you improved since then =)

[bonnieb118]

You have beautiful musicality in your arms

[Megastrawberry19]

Really you guys need to quit Hating. If you are going to critisize then DO NOT COMMENT! She said she wasonly 12 and a beginner she has gotten better. READ THE DESCRIPTION! GOSH!

[socceranddancefamily]

whats this song called?

[crayz2010]

Well I am 12,and doing pointe right now, but you were better than I am at 12..I am so jealous

[piperwyatt21]

You were amazing. :)

[kamkam1200]

Your arabesque was a bit shaky, but over all you were great.

[ProDancer2012]

B-E-A- utiful. lol

Im Doing a ballet solo this year.!! :/ lol

[Mollysek]

Beautiful :))

[dancingneverstops]

what is the name of the variation?

[Sootyleaf]

Also what song is this?

[Sootyleaf]

You have the perfect body for ballet and are wonderful but i have to repeat whats already said. Although you know each step the only thing lacking is a firm foundation and the basics needed to perfect these steps. Like I saidm you have things going for you but i would seriously consider taking more/better core classes. Hope you rock the socks off anyone who sees you dance!

[loerili]

you were really good at age 12! are you now a professional?

[MissKiaziz]

the courus where a bit wobbly and same with your Pirouette.

But overall you are a sight for sore eyes

[MissKiaziz]

the courus where a bit wobbly and same with your Pirouette

[pangaea611]

I think this girl just has something special about her... like those rare people who just are doing what they are meant to do... a rare gift. but either way, have fun and keep on the great work! this video just made my day :) thank you.

[joisyhearts]

awww ur soo good! :P good job!

[Hardcoreclassy92]

what song is this??? anyone know??

[broadwaynballet]

Do you go to a competition studio? Or a ballet studio?

[DanceFinatic]

@broadwaynballet I go to a ballet studio, what's a competition studio..and I have improve ALOT since then haha.

[broadwaynballet]

@DanceFinatic Oh ha i wasn't sure, a competition studio as in when its all about your class preparing stuff to go to competitions like Showstoppers or Hall of Fame. Ha no it wasn't even bad=) Good for your age! Keep dancing!

[MeganifyGlasses]

@DanceFinatic

A competition studio is, where you go do compititions.

Like my studio, I just started on my pointe shoes(:

how long have you had yours?

[MrLingLing37]

ballet en pointe is a beautiful type of dance, but as a guy i'm happy that us guys don't have to do pointe :)

[emmi3344]

That's so beautiful! :)

[ShyViolinGirl]

that type of dance is so pretty(: im sad i quit dance but i was in it ever since i was 5 and im going back this year

[MrLingLing37]

@ShyViolinGirl that's great ur going back dance is so much fun!!!

[Balletdancer980]

Self-choreographed? 

[allyissandtaylor]

i have one question, you get used to your pointe shoes right?

[oSweetBeanDango]

@allyissandtaylor yeah, you do.

[allyissandtaylor]

@oSweetBeanDango

okay thx :)

[KalexCullen]

Nice! You have talent and you're graceful :)

[Mysweetstrawberryjam]

it was very good

really quite awesome

though i thought a few of the moves were a little strain to u

[The67Russia]

why do u guys keep giving her corrections it was obviously from a long time ago......

[xxxmileyfan4evaxxx]

you are really good!!! I love ballet and I cant wait to get my ponite shoes!!! 

[therealhaileywilson]

Beautiful absolutely Beautiful!

[ebbysmebby]

I love your tutu :)

[Bozo660]

love your costume! 

[TheDafne09]

avrei preferito non vedere!!!

[Gkg3692]

Please, please for the love of whatever you worship, DO NOT wear cropped tights in a classical pointe piece. And please wear ballet pink, it's the most professional.

[Balletdancer980]

You're a very lovely dancer, but I want to see you stretch your arabesque to the maximum. You don't NEED to have a higher arabesque, but it would look beautiful! Search arabesque stretches, & you should find a great video, that says something like "COME ON COMMENT! RATE!" It should help you get a higher arabesque, I know it helped me!

[Kikiomme]

You r so good! :D

[aussiegrrrrrrrl]

Beautiful :)

[tweedledumable]

you have beautiful lines here, but you definitely need to work on your balance. the pirouette landing were all over the place.

[1957Dancer]

Great(:

[KandyDancer]

very good!!

[mchebra]

You were amazing but your pirouette's were not very strong watch your ankles but you were awesome other then that!

[CrazyxPotato]

i hate you.

[minipancake2]

uhhh i wouldnt post this for the world but ok. im sure you have much more control now or else i would recommend a different ballet school

[foreverdancefever]

you are verryy good for your age... did you get a place for this dancee?

[Hollieee1000]

Great work, im doing the same as you im on point shoes, and im doing a compitition x

[Jackkanahele]

I wish I could take pointe. I take tap

[lizzie33112217]

that's incredible!!! you say you think you were 12, i'm 12 now, i'm on pointe, but i couldn't do THAT! wow! well done :D