Most young ballerinas begin preparing to go en pointe when they are about 11 years old. Only then should a young dancer get fitted for pointe shoes. And most want their students to have two to three years of regular training before they begin practicing this demanding technique. The instructor will check to see if a student’s feet and legs are physically ready for the strain. Dancers can suffer painful injuries to their feet and ankles if they try to do too much too soon, or attempt to do pointe work without proper instruction.Īs a rule, starting pointe lessons requires the go-ahead of the ballet instructor.
But mastering the technique requires years of training and practice. Learning to dance en pointe is the dream of most young ballerinas.
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