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Subject: Re: General Advice About Pointe


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Date Posted: 03:41:43 06/18/06 Sun
In reply to: hgd 's message, "Re: General Advice About Pointe" on 10:42:24 02/11/06 Sat

Great job getting on pointe! I'm also going on pointe soon (this summer, in fact - I can't wait!) I'm 10 and I think the average age is 11 or 12. Here are my answers to some of your questions:

-the type of shoe you buy varies on your foot, ask your dance teacher for suggestions if you are unsure
-NEVER wear socks with pointe shoes tights only
-for tying them, it's very hard to describe... check out a book that describes it well (try an internet search, also)
-practice lots of releves (in each position, and with foot in cou de pied and retire - remember arms!)
-In the shoe you can wear gel pads for your toes, and other types of this are sold in dance stores. sometimes you will have to wear toe seperators, if you have space between your toes

Other than that, just study up on your ballet knowledge, and good luck!
-Katie*

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