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If you care for your feet and build the muscles in your feet (by doing dyna band exercises) before starting pointe you should not have a problem. However if your start pointe when you are still young it can hurt your feet. Typically pointe shoes can be worn starting around age 12.
What else can I help you with?
When is it safe for a girl to dance in pointe ballet shoes?
You should only dance on pointe when you have an experienced dance instructor conform that you are ready. My dance instructor knows someone who went on pointe too early and was consequently not able to have children.
Who was the first person to dance on pointe?
Most people believe the first person to dance on pointe was Marie Taglioli, but there is a little evidence that someone could have danced on pointe before her.
When can you start pointe?
You can start pointe when your dance teacher thinks your feet are strong enough ;)
How old do doctors recommend you be to dance en pointe?
Most doctors will recommend that you be at least 12 years of age to dance en pointe.
Can you wear socks over your pointe shoes on the carpet?
You can totally wear socks over your pointe shoes on carpet if you want to warm up your feet. Just remember that it's never a good idea to wear socks on top of your pointe shoes to go on pointe, as it's really slippery (learned from bad experiences) and don't go on pointe on carpet (twisted an ankle a couple times doing that) unless you mean dance carpet, as in, the flooring in your dance studio.
When was point dance invented?
Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was the first dancer to dance "en pointe." Pointe made its debut in 1832, when Taglioni performed as the star of "La Sylphide" wearing pointe shoes.
Can boys dance in pointe shoes?
Yes, although pointe is not as common as demi-pointe for males. I have seen a few males in pointe shoes (white, not pink), but I think most males prefer demi-pointe.
What is in the tip of a pointe dance shoe?
Usually, wood.
Do you use pointe in rhythmic gymnastics?
no but you can in the dance in your routine but its not required!
What are the ratings and certificates for Dance Academy - 2010 My Life en Pointe 1-15?
Dance Academy - 2010 My Life en Pointe 1-15 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Where can you buy mirrella pointe shoes?
I buy them at Dance Threadz. Pretty much every dance store has them:)
Where can you buy pointe shoes?
Applause, Capezio, and Discount Dance Supply these are the dance stores I have been to and recommend
