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You are never 'too heavy' for pointe. This is because you are keeping yourself up there not the shoes. The shoes help but the main thing is to have strength in your calfs and thighs as well as the ability to use the core of your body. If you can do this then you can do pointe. The best thing to do is to ask your Ballet instructor if she/he thinks you are ready.
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What brand pointe shoes did Ekaterina Maximova use?
i wanna know too! i am a dancer and am dying to get the same pointe shoes as such a historical figure in ballet!
What is ballet called when it's not en pointe?
"En pointe" refers to dancing in pointe shoes. Non-pointe ballet shoes are demi-pointe shoes, and the dancing is "en demi-pointe".
When do you get point shoes?
You get pointe shoes when your muscles (especially those in your feet and ankles) are strong enough to support you en pointe, or when your teacher says you may, which usually means that you ARE strong enough. Going en pointe too early may cause serious injuries.
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.
How do you harden pointe shoes?
for starters, by a pointe shoe with a harder shank. or after you use your pointe shoes, put newspaper inside then. These are guarantied to expand the life of your pointe shoes.
