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Age-wise, if you've been dancing since you were small, you can go en pointe when you are around 11 after at least 3-4 years of training. If you are older and take at least 2 classes a weak and develop very strong technique, you can go en pointe in as little as 2 years. However, you should always consult a teacher before doing so because they can properly evaluate your strength so that you don't injure yourself.
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What happens if you go on pointe without being told to?
hey! if you go en pointe without being told to by a ballet instructor or/and a dance phsyiotherapist you will most likely injure yourself. going en pointe can be a wonderful or horrible experience. if you take the time to strengthen your legs, ankles, feet and core then you will get en pointe and stay en pointe without injury's. if you go en pointe just because it looks cool and you haven't actually made yourself ready then you could break an ankle, break a toe, damage your knees and completely ruin your feet and dance Carrier for life. you cant replace broken feet. if you want to get en pointe then talk to your dance teacher about pre pointe and maybe you and her can arrange something XD hope i helped!
How long do you have to do ballet before going en pointe?
Usually around 5 years, however it depends when you started. A good teacher will only allow you to go en pointe when your feet are strong enough and have almost finished growing, around 11 or 12. If you go en pointe before then your bones are too soft and will warp. If you only started ballet this year, for example and you are around 13 or 14 you will probably be allowed to go en pointe, but you will have to be guided very carefully by your teacher.
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 being on pointe hard in ballet?
Depends how strong your feet are. If your feet are strong, then you would find it easier than people who have weak feet Being en pointe requires a lot of hard work to get to that point as a dancer, for some it takes years to get to the strength and stamina to be able to go en pointe, for others it may take months. It really depends how dedicated you are and how much time you put in to build up your strength in your body! Also if you are considering going en pointe please remember its dangerous to go on if your not prepared, so please go over with a dance teacher ect, good luck and hope this helped you in some way:)
Can you go up on your toe on demi pointe?
Well, to be honest, no. The whole 'point' of demi pointe is that you only go up onto the balls of your feet, and I wouldn't advise going up onto your tiptoes (en pointe) without a qualified teacher supervising you and with some pointe shoes on, because otherwise you can seriously damage your feet and ankles.
