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this is a really question to answer. yes, a lot of dancers do get a lot of pain in their feet when they do pointe work, and there are lots of photos of horrible looking feet belonging to ex dancers, but... this does not have to be the case!
most issues with pain are due to badly fitting shoes or weak feet, and it often happens when both are happening together! if you take the time to strengthen your feet well before you starting en pointe, and you get a shoe that fits your foot very well, you should have very little pain in the feet.
as dancers begin to do more and more hours en pointe, the chances of discomfort in the feet obviously increases but you, should be able to do several hours a week very comfortably. when you first start you will only do a few minutes at the end of each class.
if you are strong before starting pointe work, you avoid taking strain through the growth plates. most dancers have no issues at all with the growth of their feet, and the problems that occur (like stress fractures or ligament sprains) are usually because of bad techneique, or doing a step that is too hard for the dancer to control.
many dancers have long careers with no problems with their feet. so... the problem is not in doing the pointe work, it is how you do it!
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Does pointe in ballet hurt your feet?
At first, yes pointe does hurt. But the more you do it, the more you get used to it and the less it hurts.
Are your feet supposed to hurt in pointe shoes?
in the beginning, yes, your feet will hurt, but once you have broken in your pointe shoes they will start feeling like a second skin, and you will be able to practice and do pointe exercises more fluently and more easily.
Why does it hurt when you wear pointe shoes?
When your on pointe it shouldn't hurt if your feet are strong enough. It could be A: your feet aren't strong enough B: your pointe shoe isn't fitted correct Of course, if you mean pointED shoes it's because the shoe is crushing your toes together.
Can I go on pointe?
If your dance teacher has told you to get pointe shoes, then you should go en pointe when you are supervised to start with. If you havn't been told to get pointes then i would not recommend it as you could hurt your feet/ankles.
Do pointe shoes damage feet?
If worn and used properly then they shouldn't. When you do pointe for the first times you might get blisters and your feet will hurt, but there shouldn't be any permanant damage.
Does pointe in ballet hurt your feet?
At first, yes pointe does hurt. But the more you do it, the more you get used to it and the less it hurts.
Are your feet supposed to hurt in pointe shoes?
in the beginning, yes, your feet will hurt, but once you have broken in your pointe shoes they will start feeling like a second skin, and you will be able to practice and do pointe exercises more fluently and more easily.
Why does it hurt when you wear pointe shoes?
When your on pointe it shouldn't hurt if your feet are strong enough. It could be A: your feet aren't strong enough B: your pointe shoe isn't fitted correct Of course, if you mean pointED shoes it's because the shoe is crushing your toes together.
Can I go on pointe?
If your dance teacher has told you to get pointe shoes, then you should go en pointe when you are supervised to start with. If you havn't been told to get pointes then i would not recommend it as you could hurt your feet/ankles.
Is pointe bad for you in dance?
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.
Do pointe shoes damage feet?
If worn and used properly then they shouldn't. When you do pointe for the first times you might get blisters and your feet will hurt, but there shouldn't be any permanant damage.
Can you injure your self in pointe ballet?
yes you can you could twist your ankle if you turn the wrong way and fall or you could hurt your toes if you don't have the right amount of padding in your pointe shoes. so you should be very careful when you are on pointe shoes.
How do you get stronger for pointe?
You need to take a pre-pointe class first in regular ballet shoes, and do ankle exersizes, such as relavaes or pleaes. Your ankles are the main strencth point in pointe. If your ankles aren't stong, you will likely fall and hurt yourself.
Will pointe shoes hurt hardwood floor?
No:) the pads are in the shoe and are mean to be performed on hard flooring.
Does dancing in point shoes hurt?
Dancing on pointe all depends on how long you have been dancing and how strong you are. You should have dance experience in flat shoe ballet before doing pointe and NEVER TRY POINTE WITHOUT LESSONS, THIS CAN RUIN YOUR FEET! Be sure you are 11 years or older before you begin, your ankles will be developed by then. Do not try anything that really hurts and never do anything you don't know how to do without your instructor. Wear some kind of toe protector when you are dancing on pointe like a gel pad. Good luck and enjoy your dancing! DOES DANCING IN POINTE SHOES HURT YOUR FEET? For me, it didn't hurt, and still doesn't too bad. For everyone in my class, it hurt, and their feet bleed. It just depends.
How come it hurts to do pointe?
Everyone cannot do the pointe. It requires a specific body type and it hurts probably because you are not doing it properly. It will take at least a year of training to do the perfect pointe and initially it hurts a bit. Soon, if you complete the training, it won't hurt anymore.
Do pointe shoes hurt?
No, if fitted properly, they don't have to hurt. Also, always do feet warm ups before you go en pointe. And they will hurt for the first little while, but once they're broken in, you should be fine :)When you first start, it's really painful. im not going to lie to you. but, once they are broken in and you get used to them, you'll look great.
