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.
You can start pointe when your dance teacher thinks your feet are strong enough ;)
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.
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.
Large people dance, too.
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.
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.
You can start pointe when your dance teacher thinks your feet are strong enough ;)
Most doctors will recommend that you be at least 12 years of age to dance en pointe.
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.
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.
Usually, wood.
no but you can in the dance in your routine but its not required!
Large people dance, too.
Dance Academy - 2010 My Life en Pointe 1-15 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Applause, Capezio, and Discount Dance Supply these are the dance stores I have been to and recommend
I buy them at Dance Threadz. Pretty much every dance store has them:)