I don't really understand how you can go on pointe without hurting yourself because I tried going on pointe without shoes and it hurt like crazy. How do you do it? Can someone please explain to me the process and whether it hurt the first time or, etc?
Pointe By Pointe shows students the three types of feet, and demonstrates how to prepare the ballet shoe. She discusses fundamentals, while pointing out that avoiding bad habits early will help prevent injury later on. Her methodical style is designed to work on muscle strength and a good foundation as the student progresses to more advanced work. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
I want to go on pointe just as bad as any other girl my age, but where I do my dance , you have to be 14 and older to go en pointe. I suggested changing studios, but the teachers are helpful and will sacrifice a whole hour trying to perfect any move that someone is struggling with.. I've been doing ballet for 2 years and I REALLLY wanna go on pointe. Help! Someone respond :(
You have to know that regardless of your age, two years is nowhere near enough time to prepare for Pointe, I was doing ballet for seven years before my teachers and I started discussing Pointe.
You really have to consider the risks of Pointework and what it does to you. It's not natural for your whole bodyweight to be held up by the support in your shoes and it is excruciatingly painful if you don't get it right. [Continued]
@LittleBayPony If you can withstand the endless years of preperation, the pain of standing on your toes, being able to smile and say it dosn't hurt and dealing with blisters and a crapload of blood, you're probably ready.
I am 13 almost 14 and I took one semester of ballet when I was 7 and hated it but after watching this I have all the requirements to go on pointe..........kewl lol
@angelisa1998 you must remember its not just physical its also technical, 1 semester of ballet generally won't be enough, majority of girls are in soft shoes for at least 3 years and it can be 5 years plus. Good luck, build your technique and terminology, if you can do it in canvas shoes it will be easier to do on pointe, good luck, keep dancing and talk to your teacher, Happy Dancing
@halle1800 well if you think about it you are putting all your weight onto 10 sometimes less toes.. depending on shape or the foot. if you are heavier.. (nothing wrong with being heavier, cause i was before day to day training), you can put a lot of strain on the feet if you cant hold your weight. i found it difficult to go on pointe when i was a heavier weight.
If the 2 girls at 1:45 are trying to be in 1st position then they aren't doing the best they can. Your heels need to be closer together; touching and the position of their arms shouldn't exagerate their elbows. Elbows need to be practically invisible meaning arms need to be rounded more.
my ballet teacher always says you have to go to a doctor before starting to dance on pointe shoes... she totally wants to be sure, that everything is alright and I think it really good:)
Many years ago when I studied ballet I started late, at 13. I lied about my past training to get in a good school and was advanced to a level I wasnt ready for. I went on point at 14. While I had naturally high arches I lacked the back, abdominal, and leg strength for advanced pointe work. eventually I went on to major in dance in college and gave up ballet but I became prone to stress fractures in my feet. I should never have been put on pointe without at least two solid years of training.
I really want to do pointe but I've only started taking ballet last year in October. Once, I found my mom's old pointe shoes that were in really good condition, the box wasn't even broken and the shoes were dead. I put them on and stood up in them by supporting myself with the counters. I wouldn't even dare go onto pointe for more then a second without supporting myself. I know the dangers of going en pointe without proper physicality.
I really like this video! I've seen some scary videos of little 6 year olds in Russia doing fouettes and double pirouettes and such en pointe, and these videos make me cringe! It drives me crazy that adults can be so blinded by the idea of their kid or student being the next smash hit ballerina that they ignore hundreds of years of wisdom and modern medical insight to put a baby en pointe. It's not just about appearing strong enough, but it's about anatomy still in development. Thanks for this!
if you were strongenough you should be on pointe by now, I've just moved into grade six and have been doing point preparation since grade 4 I'm also 14 but have only been doing ballet for 5 years so... idk man maybe it's your ballet school? I think you should be on pointe tbh.
i'm 25, have absolutely no ballet training and can stand en pointe. it's my party trick. hm, maybe i should've taken it up! oh well, always nice to see people who are truly disciplined encorporate it into something beautiful and worthwhile.
can someone help me? i just got my new pointe shoes. it came with only one piece of elastic: 20 inch. long and 2 1/2 in wide. it is a little too long for one shoe and a little too short for both. am i missing a piece? do you think it was intended for me to stretch it and use it for both? should i cut it longways? can someone plz help me?
Being a dancer on point myself I think you should start going along to some classes to see what you are like you can start at any age last week I got some of my 15 year old friends to come along with me and the dance teacher said some of them were naturals and they were the ones who tried when they were younger and now they are learning the proper way to do the moves they have seen on TV
This is Ridiculous! All your saying is that there are some girls that have no chances at all to be in Pointe Shoes. Well guess what? YOUR WRONG! For some girls it takes 6 years, for some it takes 2 weeks. But no matter how long it takes with Ballet Classes, anyone can have Pointe Shoes someday. What your doing here is crushing the dreams of little girls everywhere saying that they can't have Pointe Shoes because their feet aren't good enough. So, do us a favor and DELETE THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I agree with the man, that's the reality. Dancing on pointes is not natural to the body; you can get injured and damage your feet for the rest of your life. No need to crush your dreams: You can still become a dancer ; try modern dance, lyrical, jazz, contmeporary...
@SBER1000 um calm down. he wasn't crushing anybody's dream. he was just explaining how important it is to have strong feet for pointe. and it's true, i started pointe before my feet were strong enough and i fell and broke my ankle. also,he's kinda right, some girls have feet that can't handle pointe work so they can't have pointe shoes. haha no offense but i bet you're one of those girls who's trying her best to get pointe shoes but her teacher hasn't said yes yet. if youre not then oops haha
@SBER1000 I'm not a dancer, but I agree with this man.It takes a lot to be able use pointe shoes. Even if I have had years of dance practice, I truly doubt that my feet would be able to handle pointe shoes. Some people just have feet that are better built for this type of dancing. Not everyone can become a ballerina who is able to dance en pointe, Not everyone can do gymnastics, run a marathon, or any number of sports and activities.
I am 10 years old but I'm not sure if I'm over aged to join ballet for the first time because I feel that I am almost to able to do a split whe I was 4 I practiced every day in my room and about 2 or 3 months ago I was able do do a bridge up to my toes but I fell xD sorry for the story
I'm the youngest and the smallest in my class, and I'm actually pretty strong. Not the strongest, but i'm not the weakest. Height shouldn't matter. What if someone had the strongest feet and legs in the world and was too short, or too small. I'm only 4'11.
i am 14 and have been doing ballet for 11 years. I have a good arch and turnout and am average weight for my age. do you have any idea why my ballet teacher hasn't talked to me about pointe shoes or should i approch her about it?? i am in grade 5 ! can someone please help! thank you
I have been doing ballet for 8 and a half years, I have flat feet and they are naturally flexible. I have also been told by all of my ballet teachers and other dancers that I have very strong feet and great turnout. In your opinion, would I be ready for pointe? Due to privacy reasons I am not to say my age but I am over 13.
@nerdsta124 I started pointe when i was 13 so this might be a good starting age, since your feet are very strong. If your teachers recommend that you go en pointe, have observed your technique and feel that you are ready, then go for it! :)
I went to a dance studio and they told me that I should go en pointe immediately. As much as I would like to dance en pointe, I don't want to start en pointe as soon as I walk into the class
@MiistakeTakeer Try it - and prove yourself right :). In another 10 years time you might see how you still could have started ballet and realize that your real passion wasn't for ballet but for another form of dance. You still have a few years before options of studying dance at third level become available, make them count. Regrets are only last resorts not taken advantage of. One of my favorite sayings is "if you don't try, you won't know". G'luck!
@MiistakeTakeer I went on pointe at fifteen with only 6 months of dance training, so give it go and see what happens! I'm not the best dancer but my teacher says I've improved loads and I might be in the classical troupe for competitions, so you never know! try it, it'll be worth it.
@MrLlamachameleon I'm 15 and have done dancing for 13 years: jazz, tap and contemporary. I started ballet this year and I've been doing it for 4 months. My teachers says that I'm picking it up well, but I think I need to work on holding my turnout. He says that I can go en pointe after Christmas. Do you think I'm ready?
i'm 13 and i've been dancing ever since i wad 3 or 4 and i have flat feet. it's one of my BIGGEST insecurites because I want to become a professional dancer , but i have flat feet :( and i compete in competitions also. i've never done pointe. this year is my first year in ballet. i've tooken 3 or 4 years of jazz 2 in tap and 2 years in hip hop. I am in like a showteam and I want to go to Las Vegas Academy for dance but i'm scared they'll judge me on my flat feet. My auditon is on 1/28/12 ;( HELP
@StarBurstInUrMouth69 Don't worry about having flat feet! :D My neighbor is a foot pydatrist (or however you spell it!) and I have flat feet. She told me that having flat feet isn't a huge issue for ballerinas really, but to get better feet: Look at some foot exercises around Youtube and keep wearing supportive footwear alot. It's helped me alot and hopefully it should help you too! :)
By the way I'm started ballet when I was 7 and I still see many of the people who started at my age some girls had flat feet but now they are dancing working en pointe
Well I'm a 26 yo male who is already a dancer but recently started to do pointe work for balance and strengh and it's amazing... Amazingly hard,painful but at the same time gives a sensation of lightness and my dance has improved a lot,demi pointe feels like effortless now that I can dance en pointe. Boys should learn pointe work since a young age.Girls don't rush and risk your feet your time for pointe will come and then It's hard work not your age take things easy
I'm on pointe now but I can't pull my big toes back. I had a bone growth on the knuckle on my big toe and it's stopping me from a high demi pointe... Is there anything I can do about this? Someone please help me!
I'm 18 and was supposed to start pointe in my ballet class when I was 15. I want to do pointe so badly, but my feet aren't exactly made for it: my ankles are weak, I can't keep my legs straight when I go up on pointe/my knees buckle, and I always ALWAYS get cramp in my feet so I can't stay up for longer than a second...but that might be because my shoes are far too narrow round my toes.
lol my big toes dont bend that far back and im perfectly fine on pointe and i cant lift my big toes up on their own..... i dont remember ever having to do that in my shoes tho so i think im good
All my friends who dance are on pointe and there 12! They want me to start but all the kids start at young ages and I'm 12 and I don't wanna be the oldest in class! But pointe looks really cool!
i do ballet now and i asked my instuctor when i was going to get on pointe and she said next year you have to have at least 3 years of training im 11 now and ill be 12 in 3 more weeks it 25th of november when do you think she'll put me on pointe
I love dancing and I dance like everywhere I go but I quit ballet a couple of years ago. I did it since I was 3 and I did it until the age of six or seven, I want to go en pointe and I have all the requirements, but I have weak ankles. would thus prevent me from going on pointe soon after I got lessons again?
It's actually supposed to be good for pointe! Mine are like that, and I've been on pointe since I was 9, never done me any harm! :D Hope this helps? :)
@fobfreako From what I've heard, it will depend on the difference in the length of the toes. if it's really small, you could make up the difference by adding a piece of foam, or like material, in the shoe. That way, your weight can still transfer to your big toe. If it's a big gap, then getting onto pointe may be much tougher.
@emzi459 As long as your teacher approved of you going en pointe. I went en pointe when i was 13 because that's the age my teacher told me that I was ready.
@tzuczek I think you should most certainly start ballet back up!!! Now it's up to your teacher to determine when you will be ready or strong enough to start pointe. But if you work hard I'm sure you'll get there(:
I'm 14 and have been dancing 11 years (ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, and hiphop but mostly ballet) and I started pointe when I was almost 12. Some of my students have started 2 or 3 years after they started dancing and some girls in my class started when they were 13 even t
I would love to do pointe but i stopped ballet when i was little. Altogether i have had 2 years experience with ballet and some other types of dance. I guess i should start ballet again. Anyone know how long it would take before i can do pointe? I'm 16 btw.
@tzuczek it's fine to start now! i started at 12 and it took me 2 years before i could go en pointe. and that is only with 1 class a week. you will be totally fine. dont worry, just start now :)
I have flat feet, I'm sixteen, and I have never had professional ballet training. My instructor put me on pointe a week after I started training with her, and I have a solo in my recital coming up.
Every dancer is different and they are all perfect.
Im not putting down what this video says; it's very important to be prepared but don't give up just because something says you have bad feet or you are too young. Always dream
@danceratheart14 That's right! I did ballet when I was younger and have taken ballet as well as other dances on and off the past 10 years each time i return My teacher lets me strengthen my legs a bit and lets me be on pointe again. She told me since I am a fast learner, and have strong legs and good arch. Pointe shoes don't hurt me either. :)
@danceratheart14 I agree that having "bad feet", as you said, shouldn't make you unable to go on pointe but if your instructor put you on pointe after only a week... That's just not right, you are probably a prodigee for not breaking your feet by now, I was dancing almost 5 years before I got put on pointe
I'm 15 and love ballet, I was hoping to become a professional and dance in ballets when I'm older. I had to quit dance the year before I would be going into pointe though. I'm afraid starting pointe at 15 isn't going to give me enough practice to make it a career /:
im 12 and have been going to a ballet class at my local dance school for 6 years now. my dance teacher says that next summer she is going to test us for pointe shoes (like check our feet and strength and posture). thing is really wasnt to go en pointe but i have like NO ARCH AT ALL my foot is completely flat. i think i have good posture and she is helping our ankle strength. but i don't know if she will let me go en pointe till a few years:(
@Mississippi1999 I have flat feet too :\ but I searched on youtube for "how to improve arch ballet" and I came up with tons of exercises and helpful videos. I took pictures of my feet before I started exercising them and after and I can seriously tell a huge difference, a couple millimeters at least in one week, just through stretching and theraband work for 10 mins a day :) You can find tons of stuff on here that can help you!
i was worried about not having arches because i have flat feet but my teacher says that i'll be over my box by next week and i've done two classes :) yay
If you have tiny feet as an adult, I mean TINY (size 4 little girl's shoes!) Would I still be able to do ballet? I've noticed that most ballet dancers have long skinny feet, but my feet are short, and a little on the wide side, would I EVER be able to do ballet correctly?
I'm almost 55 and didn't take up ballet till much later in life. I am small, very lithe and active for my age - just didn't get the chance as a youngster. I have ballet pointes am about to start lessons again with an adult school that is opening in my area but the minute I mention I eventually want to dance en pointe I get strange looks. I have strong muscles as I practice ballet movements every day and can stand en pointe WITHOUT pointe shoes. I just want someone to teach me properly.
@buddhagirl0819 Yes and actually I remember from ballet school classmates with flat feet who eventually develop arch (And I'm talking about male dancer who only work on demi pointe,women who work on pointe have even more chance to dance and even get a little arche) The thing is constance and very strong willing (And tolerance to pain of course)
I am a 14 year old and I took ballet before for 6 years but i stopped when i was 9. Do you think it's too late for me to start again and work my way up to pointe work?
Just a little comment to say you dint have to be one of those girls who started ballet at 2 or whatever to get to pointe and have amazing technique. I started ballet and performing arts at 13, but I have high arches and a 5 1/2 degree pointe rate so I'm all good there but I have really weak ankles and have to work hard in pointe class, so it doesn't matter how long it takes to get there just enjoy it and look after your feet.
@gagadream111 My sister and I are 5'10" and 5'9" respectively, and have been doing pointe for years, so it would be no problem although I would not expect you to go on pointe right away. For me, I had been in classes from when I was 2 1/2 years old and only started pointe when I was 13
Hi. I'm 13 and I started ballet when I was five then stopped when I was nine or ten because I temporary lost interest and the dance times didn't fit in. However, I now would like to start again but I was wondering if I'd ever be ready for pointe? I would only be dancing for fun not as a professional career or anything like that but I'm 5 foot 9 so is that too tall??
@EllieKMusic Wow, this is exactly my situation! I'm 13, I stopped dancing when I was younger, I want to start again and I wonder if I'll ever be ready for pointe.
But, never the less, your height shouldn't stop you, I'm not letting anything stop me anymore. I've decided to start again.
@EllieKMusic omgg i'm 13 and i'm not on pointe either. it seems like EVERYONE is doing pointe at our age. its so annoying. but no your not too tall! teachers love tall dancers being it looks like they have more elegance and grace(:
To every young woman / girl out there who wants to dance ballet/ pointe: Go for it! Don't focus on the wonderkids who started dancing at 2 and are blessed with exquisite ballet technique . Focus on your dream, your body and your passion. A good ballet school will help you, encourage you and teach you. With lots of training, practice, patience and love, you will see yourself reach those goals, once thought unattainable. You may not become a prima ballerina but your passion will take further than
@LeSackgirl No Way !!! im 13 now and 5:8 but when i was 12 i was 5:7 and ive done ballet since i was three. and if thats something you really wnt to do then go for it but no you are defenitley not to tall!
I've always wanted to be on pointe but im scared that i weigh to much and will break my toes? Can dancers that are not the average size still do pointe?
i started dance when i was 2 (young i know) i went en pointe at 8, i know it was young but my teacher knew i was ready. i danced till i was 10, and now i always regret stopping. I am 16 now and i will never be able to go back en point due to many injuries on my right ankle. i do feet exercises everyday in hope of gaining my strength :)
I take point and I k ow a girl that is an EXTRODONARY ballet dancer, she's 9, and she takes pionte!!!! Is that good or bad??? But she is a really good dancer and really flexible..... Please say if that's good or bad...
I started ballet when I was 5 and stopped at about 10. I didn't start again until I was 16 and I am now on pointe. (I'm 19 now) You have to be really dedicated if you started ballet late and DON'T RUSH IT! if you really want to be on pointe stay focused and work really hard. You will have to accomplish what most girls take 5-10 years to do in less. I don't advise it but it is not impossible.
I don't really understand how you can go on pointe without hurting yourself because I tried going on pointe without shoes and it hurt like crazy. How do you do it? Can someone please explain to me the process and whether it hurt the first time or, etc?
ads90100 15 hours ago
Pointe By Pointe shows students the three types of feet, and demonstrates how to prepare the ballet shoe. She discusses fundamentals, while pointing out that avoiding bad habits early will help prevent injury later on. Her methodical style is designed to work on muscle strength and a good foundation as the student progresses to more advanced work. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
Barbara at least is not a bigot
BETHRJACOBS 18 hours ago
Pointe doesn't hurt if you do it right and keep your toes in bandaids all the time. I had gel insoles, too and they did it for me.
bluapixie 1 day ago
The music prevents a good hearing of the speaker. Is it really necessary to have it when he speaks ?
evealicelucienne 2 days ago
I THINK IM READY!!!
TheAwesomeLiv 4 days ago 2
Looks painful
VickyB2210 6 days ago
The girls has feets a duck ihhhh......
CromeSider 6 days ago
I want to go on pointe just as bad as any other girl my age, but where I do my dance , you have to be 14 and older to go en pointe. I suggested changing studios, but the teachers are helpful and will sacrifice a whole hour trying to perfect any move that someone is struggling with.. I've been doing ballet for 2 years and I REALLLY wanna go on pointe. Help! Someone respond :(
flufffball19 1 week ago
@flufffball19 How old are you now?
You have to know that regardless of your age, two years is nowhere near enough time to prepare for Pointe, I was doing ballet for seven years before my teachers and I started discussing Pointe.
You really have to consider the risks of Pointework and what it does to you. It's not natural for your whole bodyweight to be held up by the support in your shoes and it is excruciatingly painful if you don't get it right. [Continued]
LittleBayPony 6 days ago
@LittleBayPony If you can withstand the endless years of preperation, the pain of standing on your toes, being able to smile and say it dosn't hurt and dealing with blisters and a crapload of blood, you're probably ready.
LittleBayPony 6 days ago
I can toe swap already with no classes what so ever, I just thought it was a good way to freak out my mom.. I didnt know it was ballet xD
InvisableBananas 1 week ago
all my dreams were just shattered haha
kaylaa123451 1 week ago
I am 13 almost 14 and I took one semester of ballet when I was 7 and hated it but after watching this I have all the requirements to go on pointe..........kewl lol
angelisa1998 1 week ago
@angelisa1998 you must remember its not just physical its also technical, 1 semester of ballet generally won't be enough, majority of girls are in soft shoes for at least 3 years and it can be 5 years plus. Good luck, build your technique and terminology, if you can do it in canvas shoes it will be easier to do on pointe, good luck, keep dancing and talk to your teacher, Happy Dancing
jennheartsmac 1 week ago
what does he mean by weight?
halle1800 2 weeks ago
@halle1800 well if you think about it you are putting all your weight onto 10 sometimes less toes.. depending on shape or the foot. if you are heavier.. (nothing wrong with being heavier, cause i was before day to day training), you can put a lot of strain on the feet if you cant hold your weight. i found it difficult to go on pointe when i was a heavier weight.
Bee06x 1 week ago
very good video! :))
Balletgirl193 2 weeks ago
If the 2 girls at 1:45 are trying to be in 1st position then they aren't doing the best they can. Your heels need to be closer together; touching and the position of their arms shouldn't exagerate their elbows. Elbows need to be practically invisible meaning arms need to be rounded more.
SaraIsADancer 2 weeks ago
my ballet teacher always says you have to go to a doctor before starting to dance on pointe shoes... she totally wants to be sure, that everything is alright and I think it really good:)
Raheeeeeeeeel 2 weeks ago
Many years ago when I studied ballet I started late, at 13. I lied about my past training to get in a good school and was advanced to a level I wasnt ready for. I went on point at 14. While I had naturally high arches I lacked the back, abdominal, and leg strength for advanced pointe work. eventually I went on to major in dance in college and gave up ballet but I became prone to stress fractures in my feet. I should never have been put on pointe without at least two solid years of training.
Naturebound 3 weeks ago
I really want to do pointe but I've only started taking ballet last year in October. Once, I found my mom's old pointe shoes that were in really good condition, the box wasn't even broken and the shoes were dead. I put them on and stood up in them by supporting myself with the counters. I wouldn't even dare go onto pointe for more then a second without supporting myself. I know the dangers of going en pointe without proper physicality.
Miyuki0Urahara 3 weeks ago
I really like this video! I've seen some scary videos of little 6 year olds in Russia doing fouettes and double pirouettes and such en pointe, and these videos make me cringe! It drives me crazy that adults can be so blinded by the idea of their kid or student being the next smash hit ballerina that they ignore hundreds of years of wisdom and modern medical insight to put a baby en pointe. It's not just about appearing strong enough, but it's about anatomy still in development. Thanks for this!
adietz325 3 weeks ago
I hate being a ballerina. All of us have gross feet. :(
xxChantalMichelaxx 3 weeks ago
@xxChantalMichelaxx well that's a stupid comment. you don't have to be one Oo
DreamySerenade 3 weeks ago
guys by height and weight i think he's referring to not being too overweight (for your height)
Peggzlovesu 4 weeks ago
It's not worth it!!!
SwampSwampEnt 4 weeks ago
@1997balletfreak
if you were strongenough you should be on pointe by now, I've just moved into grade six and have been doing point preparation since grade 4 I'm also 14 but have only been doing ballet for 5 years so... idk man maybe it's your ballet school? I think you should be on pointe tbh.
princesskrunch 4 weeks ago
wow i have been on pointe for 3 years and i cant do any of that haha
glamstar004 4 weeks ago
I'm in point:) and height shouldn't matter...
danceksd 1 month ago
THATS REALLLLYYYY GOOD ADVICE
harleydogify 1 month ago
i'm 25, have absolutely no ballet training and can stand en pointe. it's my party trick. hm, maybe i should've taken it up! oh well, always nice to see people who are truly disciplined encorporate it into something beautiful and worthwhile.
ursie1986 1 month ago
Only one of my feet is strong enough and has all of the requirements for Pointe, the other is crap!
elzbietalalala 1 month ago
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can someone help me? i just got my new pointe shoes. it came with only one piece of elastic: 20 inch. long and 2 1/2 in wide. it is a little too long for one shoe and a little too short for both. am i missing a piece? do you think it was intended for me to stretch it and use it for both? should i cut it longways? can someone plz help me?
misscommenterrater 1 month ago
i used to dance on pointe...then i took an arrow to the knee
mandy199422 1 month ago
@genoveva555
Being a dancer on point myself I think you should start going along to some classes to see what you are like you can start at any age last week I got some of my 15 year old friends to come along with me and the dance teacher said some of them were naturals and they were the ones who tried when they were younger and now they are learning the proper way to do the moves they have seen on TV
realsupperemo1 1 month ago
This is Ridiculous! All your saying is that there are some girls that have no chances at all to be in Pointe Shoes. Well guess what? YOUR WRONG! For some girls it takes 6 years, for some it takes 2 weeks. But no matter how long it takes with Ballet Classes, anyone can have Pointe Shoes someday. What your doing here is crushing the dreams of little girls everywhere saying that they can't have Pointe Shoes because their feet aren't good enough. So, do us a favor and DELETE THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SBER1000 1 month ago
@SBER1000
Sorry I agree with the man, that's the reality. Dancing on pointes is not natural to the body; you can get injured and damage your feet for the rest of your life. No need to crush your dreams: You can still become a dancer ; try modern dance, lyrical, jazz, contmeporary...
FinaDanceArtSchool 3 weeks ago 24
@FinaDanceArtSchool so agreed!
NYCroxmysocks 2 days ago
@SBER1000 um calm down. he wasn't crushing anybody's dream. he was just explaining how important it is to have strong feet for pointe. and it's true, i started pointe before my feet were strong enough and i fell and broke my ankle. also,he's kinda right, some girls have feet that can't handle pointe work so they can't have pointe shoes. haha no offense but i bet you're one of those girls who's trying her best to get pointe shoes but her teacher hasn't said yes yet. if youre not then oops haha
NYkr101 3 weeks ago
@SBER1000 I'm not a dancer, but I agree with this man.It takes a lot to be able use pointe shoes. Even if I have had years of dance practice, I truly doubt that my feet would be able to handle pointe shoes. Some people just have feet that are better built for this type of dancing. Not everyone can become a ballerina who is able to dance en pointe, Not everyone can do gymnastics, run a marathon, or any number of sports and activities.
ShioriOokami 2 weeks ago 2
I am 10 years old but I'm not sure if I'm over aged to join ballet for the first time because I feel that I am almost to able to do a split whe I was 4 I practiced every day in my room and about 2 or 3 months ago I was able do do a bridge up to my toes but I fell xD sorry for the story
genoveva555 1 month ago
I'm the youngest and the smallest in my class, and I'm actually pretty strong. Not the strongest, but i'm not the weakest. Height shouldn't matter. What if someone had the strongest feet and legs in the world and was too short, or too small. I'm only 4'11.
agdancelover22 1 month ago
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i am 14 and have been doing ballet for 11 years. I have a good arch and turnout and am average weight for my age. do you have any idea why my ballet teacher hasn't talked to me about pointe shoes or should i approch her about it?? i am in grade 5 ! can someone please help! thank you
1997balletfreak 1 month ago
I have been doing ballet for 8 and a half years, I have flat feet and they are naturally flexible. I have also been told by all of my ballet teachers and other dancers that I have very strong feet and great turnout. In your opinion, would I be ready for pointe? Due to privacy reasons I am not to say my age but I am over 13.
nerdsta124 1 month ago
@nerdsta124 I started pointe when i was 13 so this might be a good starting age, since your feet are very strong. If your teachers recommend that you go en pointe, have observed your technique and feel that you are ready, then go for it! :)
aapricot816 4 weeks ago
@rosieluvsdance97 hey I'm 14 and I am going on pointe in two weeks as well haha COOL!!
zoeybrookes101123 1 month ago
I went to a dance studio and they told me that I should go en pointe immediately. As much as I would like to dance en pointe, I don't want to start en pointe as soon as I walk into the class
GammaBunny101 1 month ago
My strongest regret is never learning to dance, at fifteen I've excepted that I wouldn't be able to do ballet even if I started now :(
MiistakeTakeer 1 month ago
@MiistakeTakeer Try it - and prove yourself right :). In another 10 years time you might see how you still could have started ballet and realize that your real passion wasn't for ballet but for another form of dance. You still have a few years before options of studying dance at third level become available, make them count. Regrets are only last resorts not taken advantage of. One of my favorite sayings is "if you don't try, you won't know". G'luck!
stasber 1 month ago
@MiistakeTakeer I went on pointe at fifteen with only 6 months of dance training, so give it go and see what happens! I'm not the best dancer but my teacher says I've improved loads and I might be in the classical troupe for competitions, so you never know! try it, it'll be worth it.
MrLlamachameleon 1 month ago
@MrLlamachameleon I'm 15 and have done dancing for 13 years: jazz, tap and contemporary. I started ballet this year and I've been doing it for 4 months. My teachers says that I'm picking it up well, but I think I need to work on holding my turnout. He says that I can go en pointe after Christmas. Do you think I'm ready?
Dancer24601 1 month ago
i'm 13 and i've been dancing ever since i wad 3 or 4 and i have flat feet. it's one of my BIGGEST insecurites because I want to become a professional dancer , but i have flat feet :( and i compete in competitions also. i've never done pointe. this year is my first year in ballet. i've tooken 3 or 4 years of jazz 2 in tap and 2 years in hip hop. I am in like a showteam and I want to go to Las Vegas Academy for dance but i'm scared they'll judge me on my flat feet. My auditon is on 1/28/12 ;( HELP
StarBurstInUrMouth69 1 month ago
@StarBurstInUrMouth69 Don't worry about having flat feet! :D My neighbor is a foot pydatrist (or however you spell it!) and I have flat feet. She told me that having flat feet isn't a huge issue for ballerinas really, but to get better feet: Look at some foot exercises around Youtube and keep wearing supportive footwear alot. It's helped me alot and hopefully it should help you too! :)
omfgAardvarks 1 month ago
For all you people with flat feet (or anybody who doesn't have high arches, really), two words: Margot Fonteyn.
LoveAndHearts0 1 month ago
I'm due to go en pointe soon and watching this video i've discovered i actually have quite flexible feet!
knowitallAJ 1 month ago
@SophieMJSophie You can get on pointe with flat feet i have flat feet and im still ok
shasha24361 1 month ago
i am 17 could i still aspire to be a dancer or is it too late i want to be en pointe too
GeminiBlueMa 1 month ago
By the way I'm started ballet when I was 7 and I still see many of the people who started at my age some girls had flat feet but now they are dancing working en pointe
Heartlessiceboy 1 month ago
Well I'm a 26 yo male who is already a dancer but recently started to do pointe work for balance and strengh and it's amazing... Amazingly hard,painful but at the same time gives a sensation of lightness and my dance has improved a lot,demi pointe feels like effortless now that I can dance en pointe. Boys should learn pointe work since a young age.Girls don't rush and risk your feet your time for pointe will come and then It's hard work not your age take things easy
Heartlessiceboy 1 month ago
I'm 11 and started point a week ago... :) I LOVE POINTE!!!!!!!
MissDancification 1 month ago
i love pointe <3
KyleighKy5859438618 1 month ago
ummm i can't pull my big toe off the floor like that but I'm still good on pointe. and I'm not really sure what that would have to do with pointe?
yovelaviv 1 month ago
Ah, I couldn't wait until I graduated to pointe. Now my 3-yr-old is eager to dance en pointe. Poor kid's got a loong wait ahead of her..!
KalosSkopeo 1 month ago
I'm on pointe now but I can't pull my big toes back. I had a bone growth on the knuckle on my big toe and it's stopping me from a high demi pointe... Is there anything I can do about this? Someone please help me!
DuetDancer97 1 month ago
I'm 14 and I'm starting pointe in 2 weeks! Any suggestions?
rosieluvsdance97 1 month ago
I'm 18 and was supposed to start pointe in my ballet class when I was 15. I want to do pointe so badly, but my feet aren't exactly made for it: my ankles are weak, I can't keep my legs straight when I go up on pointe/my knees buckle, and I always ALWAYS get cramp in my feet so I can't stay up for longer than a second...but that might be because my shoes are far too narrow round my toes.
xXSweeneyLovettXx 1 month ago
Today Was A Ballet Recitle And My Instructers Name Is Amber Sandors ! Ive Been In Ballet for 10 Weeks Buit iWant To Do Pointe
MsIlovevideo 1 month ago
@SophieMJSophie how? you need an arch to stand in pointe shoes...
cchellzz 2 months ago
@enochturnal remember we talked about this your probation doesn't allow you to like small children
012cookiemonster012 2 months ago
The best thing going for me is my arches, I have the feet but not the ideal body type. I am built for gymnastics with the feet of a ballet dancer
kelleypm3 2 months ago
do remember not everyone thrives in a super strict environment, so a relaxed attitude in a relaxed class works just as well.
llamalover02 2 months ago in playlist Ballet
lol my big toes dont bend that far back and im perfectly fine on pointe and i cant lift my big toes up on their own..... i dont remember ever having to do that in my shoes tho so i think im good
luv2Dance34345 2 months ago
All my friends who dance are on pointe and there 12! They want me to start but all the kids start at young ages and I'm 12 and I don't wanna be the oldest in class! But pointe looks really cool!
mycatheri 2 months ago
i do ballet now and i asked my instuctor when i was going to get on pointe and she said next year you have to have at least 3 years of training im 11 now and ill be 12 in 3 more weeks it 25th of november when do you think she'll put me on pointe
MsAbbygirl123 2 months ago
I love dancing and I dance like everywhere I go but I quit ballet a couple of years ago. I did it since I was 3 and I did it until the age of six or seven, I want to go en pointe and I have all the requirements, but I have weak ankles. would thus prevent me from going on pointe soon after I got lessons again?
makeupqueen96 2 months ago
i have all the qualities to do en pointe exept the ability to dance!
xoxlottieluxox 2 months ago 25
What if my second toe is longer than my big toe?
fobfreako 2 months ago
@fobfreako some teachers recommend that you don't go on pointe if this is the case, but it depends on what your teacher wants for you.
aapricot816 1 month ago
@fobfreako
It's actually supposed to be good for pointe! Mine are like that, and I've been on pointe since I was 9, never done me any harm! :D Hope this helps? :)
Balletmusiclover 1 week ago
@fobfreako From what I've heard, it will depend on the difference in the length of the toes. if it's really small, you could make up the difference by adding a piece of foam, or like material, in the shoe. That way, your weight can still transfer to your big toe. If it's a big gap, then getting onto pointe may be much tougher.
jfluter 3 days ago
i started point when i was 11 is that bad i am 13 now and in grade 6?
emzi459 2 months ago
@emzi459 thats not bad most of our girls start at 11. as long as your feet are strong enough :P
luv2Dance34345 2 months ago
@emzi459 As long as your teacher approved of you going en pointe. I went en pointe when i was 13 because that's the age my teacher told me that I was ready.
aapricot816 1 month ago
I just want black pointe shoes x)
Ladadadadaxoxo10 2 months ago
i like the little girls
enochturnal 2 months ago
I'm sixteen, and I just started pointe. *cries forever*
NaomiLawlietJr 2 months ago
@Kamkam1200, thank you!
missmalfoy221 2 months ago
@SophieMJSophie haha same but i'm fourteen haha :) and i know people who are 12 and do pointe :o
misstayla28 2 months ago
watch out for arthritis later in life?
Rico8458 2 months ago
oieeeeeeeeee sou uma bailarinaaa e agora q eu vou entender uq e pointe!!!!!!!!!!!!!
redebeldee 2 months ago
though they have been dancing as long as me. All depends on your strength, ability, and maturity. But you should def go for it!(:
dancersince02 2 months ago
@tzuczek I think you should most certainly start ballet back up!!! Now it's up to your teacher to determine when you will be ready or strong enough to start pointe. But if you work hard I'm sure you'll get there(:
I'm 14 and have been dancing 11 years (ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, and hiphop but mostly ballet) and I started pointe when I was almost 12. Some of my students have started 2 or 3 years after they started dancing and some girls in my class started when they were 13 even t
dancersince02 2 months ago
i do ballet and i want to be on pointe sooooooooooooooooooooo bad
picklelover4616 2 months ago
I would love to do pointe but i stopped ballet when i was little. Altogether i have had 2 years experience with ballet and some other types of dance. I guess i should start ballet again. Anyone know how long it would take before i can do pointe? I'm 16 btw.
tzuczek 2 months ago
@tzuczek it's fine to start now! i started at 12 and it took me 2 years before i could go en pointe. and that is only with 1 class a week. you will be totally fine. dont worry, just start now :)
elliedancie 2 months ago
i love how the two top comments are contradicting each other
sophmeister303 2 months ago 19
@suppkatiekat thankss allott :))))
nunnieisamazing54321 2 months ago
@missmalfoy221
No! They have classes for beginners that are older! My company even has a beginner adult class. I'm 12, by the way.
kamkam1200 2 months ago
@kamkam1200
Whats the name of ur dance place? I want to start but everything is for little girls!
JillyCeCe 2 months ago
ok welll people are not supost to wear nail polish while on pointe and breaking in the shank they diddnt even talk about i mean really
nightmarelover22 2 months ago
I'm thirteen, and i really want to start ballet. Is it too late for me to start?
missmalfoy221 2 months ago
@missmalfoy221 No, it's never too late :)
chanyful1 3 weeks ago
my feet are completely flat, but i have the bets arches in my ballet class, i have only been going 7 weeks too :)
llamalover02 2 months ago
I have flat feet, I'm sixteen, and I have never had professional ballet training. My instructor put me on pointe a week after I started training with her, and I have a solo in my recital coming up.
Every dancer is different and they are all perfect.
Im not putting down what this video says; it's very important to be prepared but don't give up just because something says you have bad feet or you are too young. Always dream
danceratheart14 2 months ago 60
@danceratheart14 That's right! I did ballet when I was younger and have taken ballet as well as other dances on and off the past 10 years each time i return My teacher lets me strengthen my legs a bit and lets me be on pointe again. She told me since I am a fast learner, and have strong legs and good arch. Pointe shoes don't hurt me either. :)
StarfireClaudia 1 month ago
@danceratheart14 I agree that having "bad feet", as you said, shouldn't make you unable to go on pointe but if your instructor put you on pointe after only a week... That's just not right, you are probably a prodigee for not breaking your feet by now, I was dancing almost 5 years before I got put on pointe
weby113 1 month ago
im 13 and i want to start ballet clesses.....any suggestions for me?? it would help lotss
nunnieisamazing54321 2 months ago
i just started pointe yesterday! i can't wait until I can do pirouettes!
Sabrinagii 2 months ago
I would give anything to be dancing at pointe!
TomatoPower101 2 months ago
yes! pointe class starts today!(:
magnoliax33 2 months ago
i'm on pointe but i SUCK! someone help! .. & btw, i've tried DOMING. doesn't work!
ThePenelopeDark 2 months ago
My studio works you until your turn out is 180, and your demi pointe is flat against a wall.
sixteen and still not on pointe )=
2010yourmomsaysshmow 2 months ago
*clat
MimisaysRAWR 2 months ago
I use to be flatfiote
MimisaysRAWR 2 months ago
I'm 15 and love ballet, I was hoping to become a professional and dance in ballets when I'm older. I had to quit dance the year before I would be going into pointe though. I'm afraid starting pointe at 15 isn't going to give me enough practice to make it a career /:
helloxlove3214 2 months ago
I went on pointe after two years of class. =)
Don't have very good arches, though.
nightsfire 2 months ago
I've been dancing on pointe since I was 9 years old! Love it! (it does hurt a little sometimes, though... lol!)
heyponypony 2 months ago
Pointe shoes next week!
MimisaysRAWR 2 months ago
@MimisaysRAWR SAME HERE!
KelOfMindelan 2 months ago
POINTE IN TWO YEARS! WOOP WOOP!
TheShoppingBookworm 2 months ago
Next time, quiet the music when you're talking. I could barely understand what you were saying...
9011Dancer 2 months ago
I'm 16 and do demi-pointe ballet. I just started in September, but I can't wait till I can start doing pointe.
ElvishVegan 2 months ago
im 12 and have been going to a ballet class at my local dance school for 6 years now. my dance teacher says that next summer she is going to test us for pointe shoes (like check our feet and strength and posture). thing is really wasnt to go en pointe but i have like NO ARCH AT ALL my foot is completely flat. i think i have good posture and she is helping our ankle strength. but i don't know if she will let me go en pointe till a few years:(
Mississippi1999 3 months ago
@Mississippi1999 I have flat feet too :\ but I searched on youtube for "how to improve arch ballet" and I came up with tons of exercises and helpful videos. I took pictures of my feet before I started exercising them and after and I can seriously tell a huge difference, a couple millimeters at least in one week, just through stretching and theraband work for 10 mins a day :) You can find tons of stuff on here that can help you!
opossumgirl13 3 months ago 2
@opossumgirl13 I have flat feet as well, and will be starting pointe very soon...I will do this asap!
KelOfMindelan 2 months ago
any tips on loosing enough weight to be able to do pointe better I'm trying everything and I can't het the extra 30 lbs off help
lovelife121897 3 months ago
i want to dance en pointe but gave up dancing 6 years ago and have flat feet :(
TheHorsemadperson 3 months ago 41
@TheHorsemadperson same here.
jcm1116 3 months ago
@TheHorsemadperson thats like my life. i am now 14 and started ballet again. i hope to be en pointe next year (:
seldemme 2 months ago
Isn't pointe dancing a little bit unnatural?
42JohnnySmith 3 months ago
@42JohnnySmith Well that kind of is the point: ballet isn't supposd to be easy or natural.
Gulbosable 3 months ago 5
@42JohnnySmith yes but everything in dance is unnatural. thats why it takes so long to make a professional and it's so difficult for a lot
zoepictures 3 months ago
@zoepictures @Gulbosable But then the next question is obvious. Why do something so unnatural? I suppose it's to look good isn't it?
42JohnnySmith 3 months ago
Watch my video called The Christmas Ballet Shoe Tale i think yall will like it:)
catholicballerina 3 months ago
i was worried about not having arches because i have flat feet but my teacher says that i'll be over my box by next week and i've done two classes :) yay
ikate2 3 months ago
Thanks for the info it helped alot
lasoyatang 3 months ago
If you have tiny feet as an adult, I mean TINY (size 4 little girl's shoes!) Would I still be able to do ballet? I've noticed that most ballet dancers have long skinny feet, but my feet are short, and a little on the wide side, would I EVER be able to do ballet correctly?
TheThistlebird 3 months ago
@TheThistlebird Alina Cojocar has tiny wide feet and she is fantastic! So why not?
ladygodivachocolates 3 months ago
@TheThistlebird Sorry that is Alina Cojocaru!
ladygodivachocolates 3 months ago
hablan mucho
DenverBless12 3 months ago
im taking pointe i just started i have blissters and im 11 but my mind is set on going on to my goal and do what i believe in! :)
SmileyFace0098 3 months ago
I'm almost 55 and didn't take up ballet till much later in life. I am small, very lithe and active for my age - just didn't get the chance as a youngster. I have ballet pointes am about to start lessons again with an adult school that is opening in my area but the minute I mention I eventually want to dance en pointe I get strange looks. I have strong muscles as I practice ballet movements every day and can stand en pointe WITHOUT pointe shoes. I just want someone to teach me properly.
Pythonaria 3 months ago
i've been dancing ballet since i was 4. And started with my pointe when i was 11. I'm actually good with pointe right now.... and i'm 14 :)
FashionAdorer 3 months ago
I'm 5'4 and 130 pounds and 13 years old. Will i beable to go on pointe?
abbycadabby9 3 months ago
WHAT ABOUT FLAT FEET?!?!
buddhagirl0819 3 months ago
@buddhagirl0819 people with flat feet can also do ballet! the girl in this video at 0.47 is a living proof hehe!
BryndisSnae 3 months ago
@buddhagirl0819 Yes and actually I remember from ballet school classmates with flat feet who eventually develop arch (And I'm talking about male dancer who only work on demi pointe,women who work on pointe have even more chance to dance and even get a little arche) The thing is constance and very strong willing (And tolerance to pain of course)
Heartlessiceboy 3 months ago
@Heartlessiceboy thanks.
buddhagirl0819 3 months ago
I am a 14 year old and I took ballet before for 6 years but i stopped when i was 9. Do you think it's too late for me to start again and work my way up to pointe work?
TheOfficialMG 3 months ago
What is the name of the song at 4:40?
ReeniexD 4 months ago
I love watching girls en pointe! I am an accompanist for a ballet school :) I want to dance but I am already 15 :/
broadwaybabe35 4 months ago
Just a little comment to say you dint have to be one of those girls who started ballet at 2 or whatever to get to pointe and have amazing technique. I started ballet and performing arts at 13, but I have high arches and a 5 1/2 degree pointe rate so I'm all good there but I have really weak ankles and have to work hard in pointe class, so it doesn't matter how long it takes to get there just enjoy it and look after your feet.
LaurasaurusPotter 4 months ago
why does this song make me think of twilight?? O.O
LuckyLoveProductions 4 months ago
@gagadream111 My sister and I are 5'10" and 5'9" respectively, and have been doing pointe for years, so it would be no problem although I would not expect you to go on pointe right away. For me, I had been in classes from when I was 2 1/2 years old and only started pointe when I was 13
bookhuggerlove 4 months ago
im the youngest pointe student my dance school ever had! Im 11.
lilgirlfun12221 4 months ago
2:57 woah he just teleported like two inches back lol
crystal2hipo 4 months ago
Hi. I'm 13 and I started ballet when I was five then stopped when I was nine or ten because I temporary lost interest and the dance times didn't fit in. However, I now would like to start again but I was wondering if I'd ever be ready for pointe? I would only be dancing for fun not as a professional career or anything like that but I'm 5 foot 9 so is that too tall??
EllieKMusic 4 months ago
@EllieKMusic Wow, this is exactly my situation! I'm 13, I stopped dancing when I was younger, I want to start again and I wonder if I'll ever be ready for pointe.
But, never the less, your height shouldn't stop you, I'm not letting anything stop me anymore. I've decided to start again.
Good Luck :)
iwillgetintoxicated 4 months ago
@iwillgetintoxicated Thanks xx
EllieKMusic 4 months ago
@EllieKMusic OMG my position exactly! minus the being 5 foot 9 :( im 5 foot 4
nightwishfan06 4 months ago
@EllieKMusic omgg i'm 13 and i'm not on pointe either. it seems like EVERYONE is doing pointe at our age. its so annoying. but no your not too tall! teachers love tall dancers being it looks like they have more elegance and grace(:
DaNcEr4LifE1656 4 months ago
@DaNcEr4LifE1656 Thanks. Good luck getting on pointe in the future xx
EllieKMusic 4 months ago
@DaNcEr4LifE1656 Yeah I know, I might start doing it again soon :) and good luck getting on pointe :)
EllieKMusic 4 months ago
@EllieKMusic
I don't think that here's a height limit....
zoey8936 4 months ago
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EllieKMusic 4 months ago
To every young woman / girl out there who wants to dance ballet/ pointe: Go for it! Don't focus on the wonderkids who started dancing at 2 and are blessed with exquisite ballet technique . Focus on your dream, your body and your passion. A good ballet school will help you, encourage you and teach you. With lots of training, practice, patience and love, you will see yourself reach those goals, once thought unattainable. You may not become a prima ballerina but your passion will take further than
starlovepeace1 4 months ago
I'm 5:5 and I'm only 12. Will I be too tall to become a Ballerina?! D: xx
LeSackgirl 4 months ago
@LeSackgirl No Way !!! im 13 now and 5:8 but when i was 12 i was 5:7 and ive done ballet since i was three. and if thats something you really wnt to do then go for it but no you are defenitley not to tall!
GlamPrincess12345678 4 months ago
what if you have collapsed arches but meet all the other requirements???
LauraSkull185 4 months ago
I've always wanted to be on pointe but im scared that i weigh to much and will break my toes? Can dancers that are not the average size still do pointe?
shainababe321 5 months ago
how much should a dancer weigh then?
LovelyXpurple4 5 months ago
i started dance when i was 2 (young i know) i went en pointe at 8, i know it was young but my teacher knew i was ready. i danced till i was 10, and now i always regret stopping. I am 16 now and i will never be able to go back en point due to many injuries on my right ankle. i do feet exercises everyday in hope of gaining my strength :)
tokiogurl4eve 5 months ago
I take point and I k ow a girl that is an EXTRODONARY ballet dancer, she's 9, and she takes pionte!!!! Is that good or bad??? But she is a really good dancer and really flexible..... Please say if that's good or bad...
Alina29638 5 months ago
how old do you think i should be to go on point? and how many years of ballet should you have alredy completed?
misscupcake48 5 months ago
I started ballet when I was 5 and stopped at about 10. I didn't start again until I was 16 and I am now on pointe. (I'm 19 now) You have to be really dedicated if you started ballet late and DON'T RUSH IT! if you really want to be on pointe stay focused and work really hard. You will have to accomplish what most girls take 5-10 years to do in less. I don't advise it but it is not impossible.
LaDominikanita510 5 months ago
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saffcat101 5 months ago
I'm 14 and I might start ballet. However, I've been criticized about my height (5"7-5"8) an