There are many pressures to put a student on Pointe. First of all, of course, the students themselves are always very eager, especially if one of their friends is doing it or if they have the perception that they are ready to take the big step! Next you have the parents who will come to you to ask if their daughter can begin Pointe lessons because they don't want them to be left behind. Finally you, as a teacher, have the pressure of saying no or yes to a group of your students some who you may feel are ready and some who may not be. Included in this group are the dancers who either have feet that are not suitable for Pointe work or bodies that would preclude them from going on Pointe because of structural weaknesses or weight issues. Age is, of course, an important factor as children below the age of 12 or in some cases 11 are generally not mature enough in the development of their bodies or minds.
When Is The Right Time To Put A Student On Pointe?
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Angela D'Valda Sirico
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