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POINTE (ballet)
14/f
I've been on pointe for 6 months now, and I have to say that it is the most painful thing ever. We're mostly only doing stuff at the barre right now, but whenever we do anything my circulation is cut off starting at my toes. And I usually get to a point where I feel like my big toe is literally bleeding.
No one else in my class seems to be experiencing any pain.
I'm in russian pointes with regular ouch pouches (used to use plain lambs wool then switched in the same pair of shoes)
should i give up now or endure it?
i really hate ballet, it's just so torturous. but whenever i'm not taking dance classes i miss it really badly. so i don't know how i feel about it after all.
advice appreciated.
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I used to soak my toes in Surgical Spirits to toughen the skin and, the same as you, pad my pointes with lambs wool. It did hurt, but my ballet mistress used to say, 'No pain, no gain'. Which didn't really help much, so sympathies on that.
Try the Surgical Spirits if you can get it or the nearest equivalent, it really did help. You also need to check your technique, just to ensure you are doing everything correctly, and that she is not driving you all too fast too soon, as that can cause long term problems.
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You should talk to your dance teacher and see if there is anything else you can put in your shoe for comfort. She might know how to help or you might be able to ask someone at a dance store. There must be a way for it not to hurt as much. It isnt going to be the most comfortable thing no matter what you do, but you shouldnt be suffering.
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hey, i went threw the same thing. I did pointe from the age of 12-15. It was so much, and honestly the most painful thing to deal with three or four times a week for three years in a row.i loved it, but in the end it was too much for me to handle. i went to such extreames to ease the pain, like knub my feet with ice during breaks, wrap my feet at home etc.. but in the end it was a lot, and i had to make the choice between doing something i enjoyed, or not because the pain was a lot and the commitment was a lot. i did end up quiting, and i missed it at first, but i new it was a good decision. so for u, i say just see what outcome you think would be better for you and make the decision. if you choose to continue its an awsome thing to do, and to experiance, but if u dont, you may regret it at first, but in the end it might be worth it
xo.
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