pointe Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Making the choice to the ‘pointe’: The right age to go en pointe

Every little ballerina dreams about it, and every adult ballerina remembers it: that first time en pointe. On the less magical side...

You waited all this time, took the required amount of classes, worked extra hard on your ballet technique and were finally approved...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of dancing en pointe. For many aspiring young dancers, and even for adults who start dance...

What is the correct age to start pointe? How do I know if I’m strong enough? Why do I keep getting injuries?...

If you’re a professional dancer wearing pointe shoes all day long, you may experience some pain with pointe work. However, it is...

By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Dance students new to pointe are always excited. They’ve been watching their favorite ballerinas since...