Point

BalletLover88 · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 14

hi my name is krisi and i am 18 years old, i have never taken Ballet, but i was wondering if i could just take point or do i have to start at the begnning?

liltapdoll · Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 22 Location: Somewhere in PA

I would recommend taking a ballet class from the beginning, just to get comfortable. Maybe after a month or so then start on pointe. You should make yourself strong and stretch at home if that's what you're going to do.
Hope this helps :)

primaballerina175 · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 600 Location: On stage.

Yeah, start at ballet not pointe. Your muscles won't be strong enough if you have never taken ballet before. And like liltapdoll said, just to get comfortable with it.

Good luck with dance

BalletLover88 · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 14

thank you. i am really new to this. i have no idea what i am doing. :D

primaballerina175 · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 600 Location: On stage.

Just take regualer ballet. It's easy and fun. If you have questions send me a private message and I'll helpy out. Welcome to Dance forums

BalletLover88 · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 14

thank you so much... i will deff pm you.

pr · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 1011 Location: Göteborg, Sweden

Welcome BalletLover88! :D

BalletLover88 · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 14

hey i have already bought some points, should i send them back or sell them? becouse i dont know if my foot will grow any more.

santafejoe · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

Welcome to Dance Forums BalletLover88.

BalletLover88 · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 14

thanks

tinkerbell · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: i have already

BalletLover88 wrote: hey i have already bought some points, should i send them back or sell them? becouse i dont know if my foot will grow any more.

to tell you the truth, I think you can send them back...have you taken regular flat ballet classes, and your teacher told you to buy pointe shoes? If not, send them back if you haven't used them...

Also, make sure your teacher tells you when you can go en pointe. This is because your ankles need to be strong enough. You also need to make sure your back is straight, your derrière is not sticking out like a duck, but also make sure you are not pulling your pelvis forward, as this is not correct alignment.

And also, are you able to do a Pikè and see if you are able to hold your balance. If not, then you aren't really ready for pointe. But keep it up! I worked really hard, and within a 21 months of dancing, my teacher told me to go up en pointe, and I'm really good at it...I also concentrate on my work instead of saying, "Oh, I'm en pointe!" and "Oh, this sucks...it hurts!" Keep on working! You'll get it soon! :)