How old should you be to start dancing on pointe shoes?

Answer 1

The age most Ballet dancers should start pointe danceing is from 11 to 13 years old.

If you start pointe too young, you could break your foot

It also depends on how well your ankle support is. If you don't have good ankle support you could break your foot easily.

I had a question about the answer on the top. I am 11 years old and i have had ballet experience since I was 3 years old. I went to 7 ballet schools they all had mixed opinions. 5 of the schools said I should start pointe at 15 and 2 of the schools said I should start pointe at 12. And my old ballet school said that I should start pointe at 11. What do you think?? Thank you! :)

Answer 2

You shouldn't be any younger than 11 because the bones in you feet haven't matured enough but how good you will vary on how strong, felixable and graceful you are. You have to be able to go on demi pointe for forty five seconds. So i guess when you can do that. You have to be strong in your ankles, back and legs.

I hope this helped!

Also, each teacher is different. Some may have harder or easy classes some may be more willing. dance is skill, not age. My instructor is very tough and does not want to put you on pointe until you take two ballet classes and practically live at the studio, it is a huge comittmant and you can start training by not getting any pedicures at all!!! You have to keep all of your calluses to make your feet strong. Always be working your feet, at school home anywhere. You have a boring class? I started a habit, I pointe and flex my feet a bunch! When im standing, I go on releve' Keep working hard!!!!

Answer 3

There is not a certain age. It is not how old you are, it is if you are capable of doing it. Some people start when they are adults, famous dancer Cynthia Gregory started when she was six. Different ballet studios have different requirements for doing pointe work. But when your ankles and feet are strong, your teacher will notify you when you are ready.

It is said the best age to start pointe dancing is 12because your feet have developed a certain way. That's how old I have always learned. Of course, its fine to start older and younger if you are really good and ready.

P.S. If you start to early, you tonails can come off and it may hurt your toes more than usual

Answer 4

the most common age to go on pointe is between 10 and 12 years but probably shouldn't start till 12

Best answer:People recommend 12 years of age however it is actually down to the physical state e.g. technique , turnout etc. In ballet companies girls start at the young age of ten but these are trained girls that go ballet class 3 or more times a week.

Answer 5

Most people go on pointe when they are twelve since most children's bones in the feet are fully developed and strong enough. With enough practice, around 2-3 years of ballet experience, you could go on pointe at age 10.

Answer 6

well your ballet teacher should be the one to tell you if you are ready or not for your first pair of pointe shoes. but i started at 10 years old but most start at 11-14 years old. hope this helps :)

Answer 7

The age for pointe is between 11-14. Teachers wait to put students up "en pointe" until the growth plates in their ankles have finished growing, or closed. This way, they are not prone to injury. Each dancer is different, and there are many different factors that come into play: the arch of the foot, ankle flexibility and ankle strength. A teacher should evaluate you before you go en pointe.

Answer 8

Around 12 years old but they should have good posture and must be very strong.

Answer 9

it always depends if their ankles are strong enough and if they are ready but usually about 12 or 13.