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Can you go on pointe with 3 years of experience I have been taking ballet for about 3 years now with 1 class a week My teacher says I'm ready but I'm not super sure i am...?
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∙ 13y ago
It depends on how old you are. If you are too young, your bones are too soft and they warp. You should be at least about 11 before you go one pointe.
Second, it depends on how strong you are. Some teachers will do tests with you where they have you sit down and point your foot. They will then apply pressure left, right, and up to see if your ankle gives. There are exercises you can do to get your ankles strong enough for point. It is hard to describe without showing but you can ask your teacher for some of those excercises.
If you do not feel ready of course, wait, but if you are old enough and strong enough it doesn't matter that you have only been in Ballet three years. If you have talent then three years might have been enough to get you the technique you need. If you are unsure you can always go take a class at another school (most schools let you try at least one class free) and ask the dance teacher there for a second opinion without going into detail about your other teacher. Just ask that person after class if they think you will be ready for pointe soon.
dragirl:
ok up there they pretty much covered everything but also you can ask your ballet teacher if you can do demi-pointe/pre-pointe sometimes you can take a normal pre-pointe class or do it in pointe class. also if you luv how pointe shoes look (like i do) you can get demi-pointe shoes you CAN NOT DO POINTE IN DEMI-POINTE SHOES! i do normal ballet and pre-pointe in them they are a stiffer shoe
i wish you luck
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Can you go on pointe if you took ballet from age 3-10 and are now 14 but have stopped taking classes?
You can, but you definitely should not try it unless you are taking class with an experienced ballet teacher who says you are strong enough to dance on pointe
Can you go to Boston Ballet School if you only have 5 years experience and are 12 years old?
well, it depends on how good you are. There are many requirement, are you taking at a classical ballet school? how many days a week are you taking ballet? are you on pointe? how long? also, how serious are you about ballet? You have to be strong enough to take many classes a day. I have gone to Boston Ballet SDP for the past two years. I had 4, 5 classes a day, many of them on pointe.
Should you only buy your child pointe shoes if they know how to use them?
They should be involved in ballet classes, and the teacher or instructor is the one to tell your child that she is ready for pointe. If she is taking ballet classes, she will learn how to dance in them overtime, but if she doesn't have them yet or has never worn them, of course she won't know how to dance in them.
How long after you start ballet can you dance Demi pointe?
If you are talking about demi pointe shoes (otherwise known at soft blocks) your teacher may recommend you to wear them. I recently got my demi pointe shoes and have been taking ballet classes for just over a year (now at grade 4). Mine were very uncomfortable at first, but you just have to break them in, just like you would for a regular pointe shoe. If in any doubt talk to you ballet teacher, they could give you some advice about whether you should need soft blocks. Also if you are taking RAD intermediate exams, I believe it is compulsory to have demi pointe shoes. Not completely sure though, i would double check. Good luck and hope this was some help to you:)
How many years of ballet should i take before pointe i have strong ankles and leg muscles but im only 10 im thinking of taking ballet this year and starting pointe next so that im 11 can i do that?
The factor of getting Pointe shoes really depends on (1) your ability level and (2) your dance studio & dance teacher. 1. Your ability level: Most good ballet studios allow girls to receive their Pointe shoes at age 12 or 13. If the dancer is extremely talented, she might receive them earlier, and if the dancer isn't as advanced as she should be, she might have to wait a couple of years. You should at least be at an Intermediate-Advanced or Advanced level. 2. Your dance studio & dance teacher:You must be very careful when choosing what dance studio and dance teacher to get Pointe shoes from. Some teachers will let girls go on Pointe when they are 11 or 12, regardless of how good or bad they are at ballet. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!! You could injure yourself for life. Some teachers are very strict and may make you wait until you are 14, but at least you know you are 100% ready when you get pointe shoes!
Can you go on pointe if you took ballet from age 3-10 and are now 14 but have stopped taking classes?
You can, but you definitely should not try it unless you are taking class with an experienced ballet teacher who says you are strong enough to dance on pointe
Can you go to Boston Ballet School if you only have 5 years experience and are 12 years old?
well, it depends on how good you are. There are many requirement, are you taking at a classical ballet school? how many days a week are you taking ballet? are you on pointe? how long? also, how serious are you about ballet? You have to be strong enough to take many classes a day. I have gone to Boston Ballet SDP for the past two years. I had 4, 5 classes a day, many of them on pointe.
Should you only buy your child pointe shoes if they know how to use them?
They should be involved in ballet classes, and the teacher or instructor is the one to tell your child that she is ready for pointe. If she is taking ballet classes, she will learn how to dance in them overtime, but if she doesn't have them yet or has never worn them, of course she won't know how to dance in them.
How long after you start ballet can you dance Demi pointe?
If you are talking about demi pointe shoes (otherwise known at soft blocks) your teacher may recommend you to wear them. I recently got my demi pointe shoes and have been taking ballet classes for just over a year (now at grade 4). Mine were very uncomfortable at first, but you just have to break them in, just like you would for a regular pointe shoe. If in any doubt talk to you ballet teacher, they could give you some advice about whether you should need soft blocks. Also if you are taking RAD intermediate exams, I believe it is compulsory to have demi pointe shoes. Not completely sure though, i would double check. Good luck and hope this was some help to you:)
Is 2 years of ballet enough practice before dancing en pointe?
2 years of ballet is not enough practice. I have been taking ballet for 9 years and am still not ready. It also depends on your growth plate and how strong your ankles are.
How many years of ballet should i take before pointe i have strong ankles and leg muscles but im only 10 im thinking of taking ballet this year and starting pointe next so that im 11 can i do that?
The factor of getting Pointe shoes really depends on (1) your ability level and (2) your dance studio & dance teacher. 1. Your ability level: Most good ballet studios allow girls to receive their Pointe shoes at age 12 or 13. If the dancer is extremely talented, she might receive them earlier, and if the dancer isn't as advanced as she should be, she might have to wait a couple of years. You should at least be at an Intermediate-Advanced or Advanced level. 2. Your dance studio & dance teacher:You must be very careful when choosing what dance studio and dance teacher to get Pointe shoes from. Some teachers will let girls go on Pointe when they are 11 or 12, regardless of how good or bad they are at ballet. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!! You could injure yourself for life. Some teachers are very strict and may make you wait until you are 14, but at least you know you are 100% ready when you get pointe shoes!
Will you be able to start on pointe lessons without learning ballet?
=No way. Youhave to take ballet before pointe. If you don't you will get bad results...you would get hurt badly and might even some serious injuries. Injuries that will be with you the rest of your life. I gurantee you wouldn't even find anyone who would teach you without experiece.==I have been taking ballet for about 8 years. I am just starting pointe now. I am a very advanced dancer. 12 years old. In the highest class. And I'm now starting pointe. So you need to have at least 5 years before you start.=
Do you have to have a lot of experience to be in pointe?
Not necessarily I have only been taking ballet one day a week for a year, and I just started going to a different ballet studio (that is a lot better) and she said I was ready for ponte! For some people, it can take like 8 years of experience before they are ready for pointe. It just really depends on the person, and how strong your leg muscles are, and how strong your ankle is, and if your feet are fully developed yet. If you start pointe before your foot is fully developed, then you can have major problems with your feet! (about the age of 11 is when it is fully developed) And you have to have enough turn-out, and technique too. It just really depends on the person, and how hard you work at it, and how strong your muscles are. Good luck! :)
I am 13 years old and I have been taking beginner ballet for a year and my dance teacher put me in intermediate foundation.Does this mean I am getting closer to being on pointe?
Probably. That's the same level and age that I started. Remember though that's it's not just about the grade you are doing. Your feet have to be properly developed as well as your ankles and calves.
Why ballet shoes?
Because you are taking ballet class.
When will you be on point shoes if you have been taking ballet for 4 years?
It is up to your teacher to decide, and you must be techinically strong. Good Luck, I hope you get there! :)
If you took ballet for 5 or 6 years but haven't taken it for the past 2 years can you start taking pointe right away?
This all depends on age, the studio you're dancing at, talent, and strength. If your studio will let you, and you know you can do it and feel comfortable with it, go ahead!
