Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: are you ready?
• Method 2 of 4: Acquiring and Preparing Pointe Shoes
• Method 3 of 4: start dancing in pointe
• Method 4 of 4: Building Strength
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

This article contains some tips on how to help girls who are finally ready to step on their pointe shoes and make the process a little less confusing.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: are you ready?

1. 1 Understand that the most important thing about pointe work is knowing when to start. Pointe work is incredibly difficult and requires years of training before you become a pro.
   • To get started on pointe, the dancer must be exceptionally strong and well trained. You must be physically and mentally fit for this type of work.
   • Don't start on pointe unless you have a good, professional instructor; if you do not have many years of professional practice; or if this practice has not been approved by your instructor. Pointe dancing can be very dangerous for beginners or anyone else without proper instructions.
   • Pointe work requires development and exceptional balance.

   With all of the above precautions taken into account, being able to step on pointe shoes is still a lot of fun and can start learning the art of dance in this way.

2. 2 Find a good teacher. Before you purchase pointe shoes, make sure you have a good dance teacher. If you are not already working with one, try to select one through the observation of a potential instructor in the field. Talk to people who know what they are doing to make sure your training is safe and appropriate.
   • Before embarking on pointe shoes, you should have gained several years of experience in ballet practice. There you should be told when you are ready to step on the pointe shoes.This is very important, as pointe shoes require exceptional strength throughout the body, and such work can be dangerous if done incorrectly.

Method 2 of 4: Acquiring and Preparing Pointe Shoes

1. 1 Get the right shoes. Once you find an entry-level pointe dance studio, head to the store and buy pointe shoes.
   • Don't buy pointe shoes online. Pointe shoes are extremely difficult to match and you should spend at least half an hour with a salesperson to find a matching pair.
2. 2 Follow the instructions. Once you've found a good pair of pointe shoes, check them out with your instructor. Do whatever your instructor says. If you need to purchase others, go shopping again. Your instructor's expert advice is the most important information you can get for your safety and comfort. If possible, go shopping for your first pointe shoes with an instructor.
3. 3 Try the pointe shoes with the insole you intend to use. Don't start with silicone insoles. You need to feel the floor. Instead, use a thin sponge, wool or fabric insole.
4. 4 Do not try to buy larger shoes, so to speak, "for growth." Shoes should fit perfectly and be a little difficult to put on.
   • Make sure your pointe shoes fit perfectly on your foot. They should make your legs look long and thin. If you have a light arch, make sure the shoe is flexible enough. Here are some good pointe shoes for people with light arches: Capezio’s, Mirella’s, and Bloch Sonata. If you have a strong vault, you should try: "Grshko's" and "Russian's".
5. 5 Prepare for discomfort. At first, it will not be comfortable in pointe shoes. It may be difficult and uncomfortable for you to be in them, but don't worry, you will become much more comfortable with time. Make sure to accurately convey your pointe sensations to the seller. If they're a little uncomfortable, that's okay; Pointe shoes are not designed to feel like you are in ordinary shoes.
   • If you're a little worried, buy beginner pointe shoes. They will support your legs better if you do not have the necessary leg strength to fully stand on your toes.
6. 6 Prepare your pointe shoes for dancing. Start wearing pointe shoes correctly. Never put on pointe shoes abruptly; otherwise they will just be a wasted pair of pointe shoes. Use your hands for this and carefully put on the pointe shoes, taking into account the arch of the foot. Try putting them on with your hands at home first, before you try them out in the studio. As well as putting on pointe shoes correctly, it is very important not to overdo it until you have gained the appropriate experience with pointe shoes.

Method 3 of 4: start dancing in pointe

1. 1 Enroll in first grade. Now that your shoes are tried and tested, you can go to first grade. In a beginner class, you will spend a lot of time at the bench warming up and warming up. You probably won't get to the center at the beginning. Your instructor will decide this for you. Dancing on pointe is very difficult, and dancing well is even more difficult.
   • Don't wear pointe shoes without your instructor; wait for your teacher's approval. Be patient. For many girls, the first classes seem boring, but they are critical to building strength.
2. 2 Concentrate on full body alignment and turning. Remind yourself that the more you work at the bench, the stronger you will be for the center exercises.
   • Maintain the strength of the body. In pointe dancing it is much more difficult to maintain balance and therefore it is very important to have a strong body. If you have a weak body, chances are you will hurt yourself or it will just be much more difficult for you than it should be.
   • Pull your socks in regular shoes. This will help you stabilize yourself at the machine and in the center. In pointe shoes, your socks don't have to be really stretched.Try to develop flexibility in your socks in regular shoes.
3. 3 In the first lesson, you may need only 10 minutes to bring yourself to tears. When this happens, tell your instructor right away so you can take off the pointe shoes. To determine if you need to stop exercising, you need to check every minute that blood is circulating correctly in your toes and the sensitivity of your fingers.
   • Don't turn your fingers pink. This is known as sickle cell red blood cell production. This is very bad for your feet, ankles and knees, and it will become more difficult to dance, not to mention the potential for serious injury. Keep your weight in a medium body, moving a little more towards the big toe.
4. 4 After exercising, apply baby powder to your feet to absorb sweat and do the same with your insole. Let your pointe shoes air out, because if you don't, they will absorb sweat and go bad faster. Remember that pointe shoes can continuously last up to about twenty-four hours, after which you will have to buy new ones. As soon as you feel comfortable in them, you will need new ones.
5. 5 Feet care. Your legs are likely to hurt or feel numb after exercise. The pain will decrease after a couple of weeks of exercise. Epsom salt water baths are very good for your feet. And be sure to stretch your fingers a little every day, because dancing in pointe shoes is stressful for them.

Method 4 of 4: Building Strength

1. 1 There are many ways to train your legs so that you have more strength for the next session. You can do turns, jumps, and even just pull your socks.
   • It is almost impossible to make a turn in pointe shoes, so you must have a strong turn before you step on the pointe shoes. A suitable exercise for preparing yourself for the turn is the frog stretch.
   • Ankle strength is the most important thing if you don't want to hurt yourself. Get up on the bar before starting your workout.
   • Warm up (bend) your knees slightly while doing pointe work.
2. 2 Stay strong and be patient. The most important thing is to listen to become an amazing dancer!

Tips

• Always keep your toenails trimmed short so they don't cut into the skin of your toes.
• Train everything. One way to ensure you fall is to relax your muscles. To keep your leg pointed, work your Achilles tendon and engage your calf muscle. To keep your leg straight, develop your quadriceps. To stretch your leg muscles, train your hips. To rotate, use the hip and glute flexors. Use your abdominal muscles to maintain balance. Train your back muscles to maintain good posture.
• Don't quit your regular workout just because you are on pointe shoes. Working on pointe shoes alone will not improve your ballet technique. Regular workouts will give you much more strength to help you with pointe work!
• With the soft slippers on, focus on working your feet and legs and pull your toes as much as possible! It will be easier for you to bend your feet in pointe if you have this extra strength.
• Do not study at home until you know what to do. You can practice as the first lesson, or you can make it a habit.
• Keep straight and graceful. Nothing looks worse than a hunched over dancer who looks like she doesn't really want to be there. Keep your chest straightened, not slouching your back (unless the choreography does it), and keep your chin at or slightly higher.
• It is important to always reach over your legs and torso. Likewise, when you pirouette, you must be fit to maintain balance and strength.
• When you start, you should always feel as if you are about to fall as you shift your weight onto your thumb.

Warnings

• Make sure you are ready for pointe shoes. You need at least two to three years of ballerinas before you get into pointe shoes. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Never get up on pointe shoes too early. Starting too early can lead to deformity of the leg. This is not for a beginner dancer. To make sure you're ready, ask your dance teacher. Class time doesn't necessarily mean you're ready!
• Too worn pointe shoes are not good. They need to be flexible enough to get a good arch and half-pointe shoes. Anything more than this will strip the arch support and your shoes will wear out faster. Pros can possibly dance in very soft shoes because their feet are so strong, but it takes years and even decades to achieve that kind of strength!
• When you are new to pointe dancing, always dance under the supervision of an instructor until he / she says you can dance on your own.
• Get ready for finger pain!

What do you need

• Pointe shoes
• Tapes and elastic bandage
• the instructor