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  1. Nickalbers
    I only wear 6 1/2 so the size shouldn't be an issue. I am going to watch the pre pointe class that I'll be joining and also watch a pointe class next week. My teacher did say I should get fitted for my first pair of pointe shoes so my mom said I could get that done. I'm actually excited and nervous at the same time. Maybe watching the girls in pre pointe and pointe will make me less nervous.
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    That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation
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    I was planning on getting fitted for my first pair of pointe shoes. I know my ballet slipper size is different from my street shoe size. I was just thinking ballet slippers and pointe shoes were probably the same. I know this probably seems like a stupid question but what is DD? Everyone keeps saying that.
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    Thanks for welcoming me Janet. I'm glad I found this place.
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    I am at a local school here in the United States. I wouldn't say it's full time but I am in class 3-4 times a week and have been trying to go more to prepare for pointe. When I start the prep pointe class I'm sure I'll be training even more than I am now. That's good to know that it progresses slowly. Im sure it takes alot to adjust to progress from the barre to center. I hear pointe shoes don't last very long but I'm hoping my first pair last awhile. I want to make sure I get the right shoes that have the best chance of lasting. I wear a 6 1/2 ballet shoes so I'm sure it's the same for pointe.
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    Thanks
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    So being 5'4 should actually help me out with this then. How long will I wear the shoes at first? Is it for short amounts of time? I've been working on strengthening my feet and ankles more and taking an extra ballet class per week to prepare. Mostly barre work just to try to velvet stronger. I would imagine eventually I would be expected to stay in the shoes for longer periods of time. Will it just be basic pointe work at the barre at first or will they jump right into pirouette s and other everything else. Will I learn to hop on pointe in the prep class?
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    Do the ribbons provide support?
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    The only ones that I've been able to find that seem like good pointe shoes are pink. Thanks for the ideas about coloring them. Are the ribbons necessary?
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    That's good to know that they can be dyed easily. That might be my only option.
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    What is Demi pointe? Would I start with that?
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    Are girls able to dance in pointe easier because they are smaller? Or is it just that it's geared towards good. I think everyone is right that if more boys danced on pointe there might be more roles. I would definitely be interested. My sister wants to start pointe also but was told she wasn't ready yet. Does anyone know if in the prep class I will be on pointe right away or is there work leading up to that. I don't know why I'm nervous about it as far as falling getting hurt etc The shoes have been hard to find for boys. I may have to find a girls shoe that would work for me because of my size. I don't know what problems that would cause either as far as fit goes. You guys are great.
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    Pointe excercise not pointe excuses. Sorry.
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    I wasn't expecting replies so fast thank you. Coleman was right about it's supposed to give me a better understanding of the girls and help with partnering. It can also be in contemporary dance. I am not in the uk. I'm in the United States. I got the ok from my dance school for getting pointe shoes. There is a prep pointe class that they would like me to start. I have been told that I have great fundamentals of ballet and that I would excel at pointe. Also they say because of my core strength and strength in my feet and ankles it would be ideal for me. I'm able to hold proper turnouts and also my understanding of the prep class would be mostly just pointe ex excuses on the barre. Not really on center yet. My weight fluctuates between 107 and 118 which I worry about too. I also worry about not having strength for partnering since most of my strength is in my feet and legs. I am interested in pursuing this but just have my worries. My mom told me to do some research to make sure because of the hard work involved.
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    I'm 14 years old and have been dancing since I was 5. In the last few years I've focused on ballet. I've been encouraged lately to move onto pointe because it's the next step and will give me more options in the future. I enjoy watching pointe I just don't know if it's something I should do. I realize the difficulty and the time it will take to learn this. If I decide to do it I will be fully committed. I realize that it will be mostly girls which I'm used to. I wish more boys would be interested in ballet as it is. I have heard that dancing en pointe is easier for girls so I don't know if that's body type or what. I'm 5'4 and 118 pounds so I might be able to do it now but I could grow more. Is that an issue? Is this something I should just try and see how it goes. I would imagine it would just start with pointe work on the barre so maybe I could start with that. I could use any advice. Beginner pointe shoes? I have been told that I have ideal feet for pointe. No high arches, etc. I would imagine I would still get custom shoes. I really want to make the right decision with all this. Thanks.
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