Every girl dreams about becoming a ballerina right? Well secretly, i have. I've done soft ballet for a total of five years, with a break of 3 years after my third year I regret that.
Anyway recently my friend let me keep an old pair of pointe shoes, I tried them on and they fit. I went up on my toes (releve) and could even walk.
However I read online that this is dangerous. I don't want to damage my feet! My dance school says I can't do pointe for some reason. I trust them, but my legs are strong enough and I'm flexible and everything.
Please I just really want to learn. I'm determined.
Is there any way of speeding up the process do I can offcially learn pointe? Maybe leg strengthing excercises??
Thanks.
F/17
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Doesn't Fit Any Of These Categories? mannequin24 answered Monday June 25 2012, 11:35 pm: Is there a specific reason why your dance school doesn't want you to dance on pointe? Your age probably isn't the problem; most likely it has something to do with training and readiness for it. Preparation is extremely important because of the damage it could do on your feet. So you should talk to the people at your dance school. Ask them why they won't let you. If it is because they feel you aren't ready, then you should ask them specific things you could do to help. The problem is, if you aren't prepared properly when you try it (you should have the training and are ready to commit to it), you could possibly hurt yourself permanently. Sorry I couldn't help too much (I haven't danced in years), but you need to talk to the experts at your dance place because they will be able to provide you with the most assistance. Good luck :) [ mannequin24's advice column | Ask mannequin24 A Question ]
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