"What is the best age to start en pointe?"

So many people ask me this question that I thought it was more than time I did a video explaining when the best time is.

For more details about the teachers pre-pointe assessment program, visit http://www.theteachersmanual.com

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[lisahowell2]

Hi dancergirlmh

Unfortunately although you may have good strength from a great deal of ballet practice, 8 is really too young to put that much physical strain on your body whilst it is still physically developing.

Good luck with all of your dancing!

[myalpacawearsbowties]

I started ballet when I was 9 and am now 11.. I may be doing pre pointe next year or the following. I have one hour class each week, but i stretch and do my class exercises everyday. I used to take lyrical, but in all honesty, I hated it. I love ballet and will most likely be dancing for a Looooong time! if you want to see my feet, i'll post a video. Thanks!!!

[ilovethebeatles7771]

The other day the owner of my ballet studio came in and observed my ballet and pre-pointe class and then told my ballet teacher that I was ready to go en pointe and that she should put me up but, she has not mentioned any thing about it yet.... what should I do?? I am 14 and have been dancing for 11 years : )

[electronicgeeks79]

I m 11 and I am going to sign up at a dance studio if my mom says yes I do tumbling to and I was wondering if I made I video if u could tell me how long it would be because I would love to be on e pontie cause a saw it on dancemoms of chole and it was amazing and I want to do it know too

[TheCocotoo]

I have wide feet and a normal arch, will I ever be able to go on pointe? Btw I'm 13.

[KittyCatt200011]

@lisahowell2 I'm 11 & I've been dancing since I was 4 (with about 2-3 year break in-between) I take 2 classes a week and practice everyday, do you think I'm ready for pointe?

[KatslovetoDream]

@Starworks07 Absoutly! If you continue to stregthen your feet you can go up en pointe at any point in your life. I'm glad you're realistc that you will not be able to have a professional career though!

[Dancerforlife624]

I am on point but I do 6 days a week of Dance for 2 hours but i am young for my level

[DorgeLovesYou]

Im 13 and started ballet last year and have been doing 3 classes a week. going for my pointe assesment at the your physio in a few days. Im so exited to see if im ready yet and what i need do work on :D

[icecreambug1]

@myalpacawearsbowties me to i stared ballet when i was 9 and now i am 11 i am gong in to my third year of ballet