Ballet Evolved: The Evolution of Pointe Work

[@noel-hs9yr]

just chillin, watching ballet videos even though I've never done ballet in my life.

[@helenamanczuk]

ikr there the best

[@cez_is_typing]

same I want to do points so bad it looks so cool

[@wizzard2038]

im doing this for an animation

[@cez_is_typing]

***** ik doesn't it take 3 years training?

[@AmiGirl]

+LunaIDK you usually get your pointe shoes when you turn 11, that's when i got my first pair. and yes, it does take a lot of work, but when you wear pointe shoes, you truly feel like a ballerina, theyre pretty magical lol

[@rihanamedina8692]

My respect for ballet dancers has no limits

[@elissapierre7726]

Rihana Medina thx

[@thatdepressedqueer8985]

Thank you 😊

[@eve_bee7276]

thx

[@pinkumonipegu39]

Yes ... I too respect them so much

[@marie-eq9kf]

Thank you!

[@NenaMataHari]

They make it look so easy, but boy is it difficult!

[@lolstrass]

Huuuuuh yeah (；´Д｀)

[@amandacurley4115]

Renee Parrinello pug

[@mashatupitsin713]

Whenever I go to a ballet concert. Me and my ballerina friend are always like, ooo that develope. Oh God that piroutte looked painful...OMG she almost fell xD

[@Clarebear0925]

Keep in mind they have probably been practicing there whole life, but yeah, it looks so easy but it’s HARD xD

[@juliarenneker7297]

Their supposed to make it look easy

[@MeikoHime]

Fumi's tempo was PERFECT. Lovely

[@Pamino_]

OMG the little piano section when Gemma does the bourres across the szage in the beginning... SUCH A MASTER, the pianist!!!

[@easytoslip]

+TheChass94 Beautiful sounding and beautifully tuned as well, the piano.

[@lauraev]

Caspar Do you know the name of the piece?

[@dutchik5107]

@@easytoslip well it's the royal opera house.... they probably have a tuner

[@gaiiawho]

Beautiful... I really appreciate Royal Ballet for doing such informative videos!

[@rb2k196]

+Gaia Cillo This is the Royal Opera House, not sure what company the ballerinas are from but the Ballet Mistress that's giving the talk is a guest speaker i think.

[@jenniferyates441]

+InMyDreams the Royal Ballet are based at the Royal Opera House so all these dancers are from the Royal Ballet

[@jaynobeanies7979]

gaia I think this was actually presented to students in college or something, as a lecture.

[@amanda.._..]

Me too. I’m doing a project on the history of ballet and these videos are helping me so much

[@robertboonkeng9471]

​@@amanda.._.. b

[@mayahany6021]

Fumi's dancing is just breathtaking.

[@artwatch-y9j]

And always late, she has problem with her musicality

[@balletobsessedweirdo]

@@artwatch-y9jI disagree I think shes beautiful

[@ril3yzm0mma]

I've never actually sat down and paid attention to ballet prior to this. I've seen it, but never truly watched it. Its mesmerizing... so beautifully fluid. I don't know how I've deprived myself of Something so incredible before now.

[@lilronnyg5724]

I would really like it if hey had classes in schools for stuff like this

[@mycrazyfamilyid]

They're too busy paying for iPads and DJs for dances to consider the arts.

[@TKR-rp4xv]

My old middle school had a hip hop class.

[@summertime7651]

You can't go en pointe until you've done basic ballet for about 5 years, so no. Plus ballet is very expensive if you want good training.

[@TKR-rp4xv]

Team Xtreme not exactly. A girl I know went onto en pointe after a few months. It's not about skill or talent it's about control, technique and strength

[@summertime7651]

Samantha N. That's why I said "about".

[@mayz7970]

fumi makes me want to cry im so untalented

[@jacqlynnetumusiime4214]

You are fearfully and wonderfully made regardless of your body shape and size...ballet is one of the arts you are good at 999things maybe...

[@jacqlynnetumusiime4214]

We are all gifted diffrently

[@HassanZargari]

She's talented and beautiful, I love to watch her dance.

[@chezka665]

I see a lot of people commenting that they're 15-20 and saying they're too old for ballet. I just went back to ballet and I'm almost in my 30s. I've met people who just started who are around my age or even older and they have 0 ballet experience before they started taking adult ballet classes so you're not alone. I just started pointe work last month and so happy that I get start it at my age.

[@randomgirlies6097]

Who's watching this wishing they never quit dance

[@cordeliaanc5708]

Random Girlies meeee I only did it in kindergarten and decided it was to hard now I'm 11 and really want to try it

[@laura-zo1ul]

Cordelia Anc it's never too late

[@kristen3573]

Random Girlies lol I wanted gymnastics but I realized dance would be so much funner

[@laurel6783]

I know this was posted months ago, and so I hope you have started it again.

[@williamxu8604]

Random Girlies def me i quit just last yr

[@Farahaburous]

These videos make me wish to be a ballerina!

[@mooninsignal]

+Farah Aburous Well, be one!! it's never too late :)

[@Cherry_sew_sweet]

Farah Aburous good for you, but just google images of their feet... they work hard for their positions

[@juliagu6165]

Then do it! But be aware pointe hurts lol

[@Madeleinewith3Es]

It hurts, but it's also fun to glide across the stage like that!

[@taehyungstuck1171]

Farah Aburous - Bruh, pointe hurts and they take a long time to get. It took 4 years to get mine.

[@affectivity9346]

Those turns on one foot at the last part of Fumi's solo were beautiful. I remember ABT's Nanette Glushak doing them in their production of Don Q. This clip is wonderful!

[@ToviPhan]

the Italian fouettes or the pique turns? those are both pretty commonly used ballet turns in every dance........

[@affectivity9346]

+Tovi Phan thank you for replying! I think they are the Italian fouettes, since she does seem to whip herself around. Thank you so much!

[@ToviPhan]

+affectivity yeah those would be Italian fouettes 😂 you should check miko Fogarty's Italian fouettes, she is goals 👌

[@affectivity9346]

+Tovi Phan I will, thank you! I have seen some videos of her, and she is a beautiful dancer.

[@222littledancer222]

Sylvite guillem does a wonderful variation and her Italian fouettés are to die for! She is definitely my favourite to do that variation from don Quixote :)

[@melissafinley8267]

I don't know a lot about ballet, but I know that I am just entranced when I watch it!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[@justabby1306]

I've always wanted to be a ballerina, but I'm too clumsy, not flexible enough, have a bad memory for steps, and now too old at 15 going on 16 😣

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

It's really worth trying ballet even just as a hobby: it's great for improving flexibility and your physical memory, as well as loads of other things including posture and musicality. It's never too late to give it a go!

[@Ridaaab]

Abby, please don't give up your dreams. Look I just turned 17 ,three days ago and yesterday I went to a gym and my mom saw a ballet ad, so she asked for more information and she added my name. Now at that time I had tots forgot about my love for gymnastics and ballet, and I was a bit embarrassed when my mother signed me up, because I knew I would be the oldest, and I'm sorta fat. But I came back today from my first class, and hear me out, I absolutely loved it and can't wait for tomorrow

[@justabby1306]

+RandomPrincessR thanks! I can a ballerina friend to teach me a few things also!

[@hanahquinterollamas2612]

Age doesn't really matters.

[@tuxedomask1323]

I started Taekwondo at 15 and i won a couple of tournaments. its my first year of college, but I didnt get accepted in the tea. I am trying out on the next semester again tho

[@fionanewport716]

I went to a ballet and sat near the front. I wasn’t prepared for the sound of the blocks clumping as they ran around!

[@ashnkksmom2264]

Both of these girls are such beautiful dancers.

[@sherrialice]

very interesting. I love learning of the history with the visual examples. They really help me understand the transitions each country provided.

[@chrisamador1216]

I don't do ballet anymore but I love watching these vids! Also, as someone who plays the piano, boy, are those pianists underappreciated! They're amazing.

[@MusicLovers459]

It's honestly scary at this point how many ballet-related videos I've watched thanks to KZbin's recommendation algorithm

[@Solitarydancer2346]

Me too!

[@1212wolfgang1212]

Gorgeous playing from Paul Stobart; beautiful improvisations, and also a magnificently warm and stylish reduction of the Queen of the Dryads solo. My congratulations, also, to the piano technician and also those responsible for recording the sound.

[@StitchGV]

Just looking at how tightly Gemma has those shoes tied around her ankles is making MY feet numb! 😱

[@ysabellac.1309]

Livi Pop from herself

[@alinagarcia6320]

Why did u post this twice

[@alinagarcia6320]

@@moss6235 no they posted it twice

[@samanthasomers4303]

Lovely... when you're a 6 year old child you just think the tutu is a pretty adornment - then you realise it was 'saving dignity' whilst showing the leg... now a days I enjoy watching rehearsals more than performance because of the work you can see happening... really enjoyed this! thank you very much x

[@pey5571]

Fumi is such a beautiful dancer! The amount of practice she must've put into ballet inspires me ♥

[@lakenvelder0pandora]

Lovely!! And informative. I think dancers could really build dimension in their characters when they learn the history behind it all; great lesson! I especially liked how Fumi finished her Dryad solo - so solid yet fluid. :D

[@blepp7641]

OMG WITHOUT POINTE SHOES!!! JEEZUS CHRIST

[@katiehubble7544]

I do it in vans sometimes

[@taritangeo4948]

You can do it actually. As it was mentioned, it was just few steps at a time by pro dancers with trained feet.

[@Udontkno7]

Georgian dancers do it all the time! Again, for few seconds. But hey

[@alinagarcia6320]

Yeah ouchchch

[@alicewhittaker1841]

I come back to this video every so often just to watch Fumi Kaneko's Queen of the Dryads variation. Her performance, combined with the beautifully played arrangement on the piano, is so lovely - I prefer it to the videos of her performing it on stage!

[@christinereynaud5572]

Quite interesting and wow, what a wonderful rendition of the Queen of Dryads' variation !!! Congratulations to Fumi Kaneko but also to the piansit who makes the music more beautiful, rich and thrilling at the piano than with the full orchestra.

[@vargasvan]

The Fumi's happy face when she's dancing is so contagious

[@monongahelacats]

Fumi is amazing! Her port de bras are so lovely! I actually clapped and yelled "Brava!" when she finished.

[@lizzy6511]

I always watch this over and over again. Fumi is so beautiful and so talented.

[@littlepeculiarthings]

I'd love to do ballet but I'm 16, not thin enough, the opposite of flexible and I have the grace of a hippo :| I wish my mom would have put me in ballet class when I was little...

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

It's never too late to give ballet a go. Whatever age you start, ballet's great for improving fitness and flexibility, among many other benefits.

[@hopetheunicorn6410]

I've been doing ballet for about 10 years now and I'm so clumsy, also not extremely flexible. But you have to start somewhere. Follow your dreams ❤️

[@DouchiVue]

Same

[@stardiamond_]

Well you see, not everyone starts out flexible. You take ballet and improve your flexibility.

[@anacayse]

It seems you really would love to do it! Since you have passion, sign up and go for it

[@HirtVDS]

I do ballet and I just got my first pointe shoes!!

[@soup_and_bats338]

Ohhhh that’s so cool! Would you mind if I asked a few questions? I don’t know much about ballet, and it’s beautiful! I’m dying to know more haha.

[@Yellowducky665]

Gemma and Fumi are both such beautiful dancers.

[@katiebeers3113]

Fumi Kaneko is one of the most beautiful ballerinas I've ever seen, she seems to move effortlessly. Always a joy to watch Fumi perform!!

[@blessingadejumo1583]

Wow fumi is really talented and beautiful. I would love to do that

[@elliotludwig7487]

If only my back wasn’t so twisted, I would so be trying this. Pointe always looks so beautiful, truly like magic. But I know it’s hell on one’s body. Nothing but respect to these women

[@daniellemhall1358]

Let's give a round of applause for all people on stage. The lecturer for her knowledge the dancers for their beautiful talent making the hard look easy and the pianist for the music.

[@bestbitesforever]

I could watch this all day. It's so beautiful.

[@aalemasaiyed8182]

Fumi is beautiful!! And I couldn't take my eyes off her when she danced! Simply ethereal!!!

[@adrianaproudcatholic]

I am 80 years old and I remember nos my second husband loved ser me dancing balet in our small country home in France

[@reyemtiw]

Thank you for the lesson. The explanation is so valuable. The presenter is as elegant as the dancers. Brava!!❤️

[@icedragonair]

I love how for most people who dont dance or know much about dance, the bright pink ballerina shoe with its crossed ribbons all the way up to the knee is such an icon of delicacy. And you see for the first time what ballerinas do to their brand new shoes when they get them to break them in, going absolutely to town on them with all their strength sometimes, and its a bit of a culture shock moment honestly.

[@84rinne_moo]

So informative!! There is something really great about the romantic age style. I like to see the nice footwork they used it wasn't all about the pointe and I kind of like to see it! Even though she doesn't get on pointe as much, the dancing still looks just as graceful and elegant! I kind of wish more modern ballet choreography included more dance steps like these :)!

[@laura-zo1ul]

My dance teacher told me I could get pointe shoes yesterday and I can't wait!! I'm 14 but I was in a small studio that closed down a little while ago the teacher wanted everyone to go en pointe at the same time so whenever there was a new girl we'd have to wait even longer but in my new studio we do competitions , grade work , shows and exams every year so I'm moving at a much faster pace and I LOVE IT!! The teachers at my new studio normally don't let you en pointe until you've been in the studio for a year and I've been there for 4 months so I'm really happy

[@laura-zo1ul]

Also I wasn't trying to boast / brag

[@Bumblexo]

Congrats! Proud of you!! Are you still dancing? If so how are you doing now?

[@ahdhnahajajlrd]

i'm getting my pointe shoes soon and i'm really excited!! i've had a lot of problems with my feet and ankles since before i danced, so i've really struggled building the strength for it but i've been working really hard and i'm so excited for it to pay off! the rest of my friends are ahead of me and already have their shoes but everytime i get unmotivated and disheartened i come back to these sorts of videos to motivate myself and see what i'm working for. hopefully i get them some time this term!! good luck to everyone else working for theirs, you got this:)))

[@dharusiokay9426]

Those automatic subtitles kill me. "Can we see the pizzicato, please?" becomes "Can we see the pizza cart, oh please? " And "Don Quixote" becomes the "Donkey king"...

[@kimisdancin]

In my 40 years of studying dance, I've never had this explained to me in a visualization! This makes more sense now then just reading it! Thank you!

[@jonnyhibbsmusic4547]

Fumi is such a talented dancer!

[@keegisters]

Fumi is a fantastic artist! 6:35 Her hands twinkle with the piano!

[@emsnewssupkis6453]

History of the tutu: it was created for the Paris theater whereby the toff males were in the lower seats and could peer up the legs to the crotch whereas the 'nice' people who were also Victorians, saw the female dancer from ABOVE and could see her dainty feet kick out from under the tutu's umbrella but not see her LEGS so well! This bizarre way of dressing which we think is 'normal' today was actually a Victorian era combination of moral rectitude combined with Playboy desires to see a lady's legs.

[@littledrummergirl_19]

Well that’s pretty disgusting ☹️

[@k34o]

Emsnews Supkis has

[@jacqlynnetumusiime4214]

Time to clean up perhaps... Thanks for history

[@twirlywhirly1960]

Ew

[@msandls]

I appreciate the information, but I'm also grossed out.

[@SocoJ]

Brava!! Just beautiful! Thank you for this knowledge filled video. As an educator I love sharing how we've gotten to where we are and I feel it's left out way to often and replaced with tricks to try and keep dancers interested, so thank you so much! I love ROH! All the creative vibes to you all!

[@Saraimackk]

I'm in pointe :( it hurts so bad but it's so beautiful as well!

[@sophiabrock06]

That last solo was absolutely mesmorising!!

[@foreverballerina7502]

This video was very informative, and that's why I really like this channel's video.

[@gisellekim4863]

Fumi's ballet tech is absolutely perfect! clean and wonderful. thanks for nice video

[@AnnabelleDrumm]

I love the low leg positions from early choreo. So much more elegant. I remember doing this amazing Baroque dance and music course one time. There were a couple of National Ballet students there who had a bit of a practice at lunchtime. He took her hand and she went up into an arabesque which was fairly normal for modern ballet style but, compared to the Baroque dance, it looked positively vulgar. haha

[@sen3782]

I literally just got my pointe shoes today and now I’m binging ballet videos

[@LelandTilden]

*LOVES* pointe work ❤❤❤

[@emilyreeves6217]

My dance studio is named after Marie Taglioni and it was really nice to learn about this!!! Thank you!!

[@steemdup]

Fumi is so good!

[@debramoss2267]

Exquisite dancing, forgot I was supposed to be watching the feet. Very interesting indeed, thank you.

[@sokikenji3460]

absolutely beautiful

[@lucila5466]

I could listen to this woman speak all day ...on any subject

[@debbynosowsky3178]

The waist-high développé is so much more elegant than today’s exaggerated développés

[@madz2013]

I danced for 12 years growing up and I recently decided to start again. I’m now 24 and I had quit when I was 14 but I still remember a great deal! I hope maybe someday I can be on pointe again.

[@pinathefangirl3964]

i just fell in love with fumi, she is sooo beautiful :3

[@michaeldavidmoreno5275]

Outstanding! i will be sharing this video with the dance school i work at, and recommend this video be watched once for all pointe classes. Excellent work by everyone, truly.

[@mikoomaee9460]

i can't wait to get my point shoes so i can dance like that! They are sooooo talented

[@beetlejuice3171]

Amazing, I like the piano accompaniment as well

[@gabrielluisbianchi]

this is the most amazing and exhilarating perfromance ive ever seen in my whole fucking damn horrible life !

[@ellierogers613]

Its amazing how talented they all are

[@voiceappeal]

those turns at 6:50 look hard! what are they called?

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

These are Italian fouettés.

[@ava.1275]

voiceappeal they are not that hard I am a ballirina my self

[@harikannan5365]

+Ava Brice then why can you not spell ballerina?😏

[@ava.1275]

Hari Kannan u don't have to know how to spell it to be one and yes I can ballerina you probably can't even spell ballet

[@harikannan5365]

+Ava Brice who can't spell ballet

[@triciabarr4620]

I have no idea how many episodes there are but I want to watch them all .they are fascinating

[@Alice-km1hv]

I wish I could learn ballet, but lessons are expensive and I'm turning 17 :(

[@julialopez5997]

Alice Love wow you must be from Europe or something, cause here in my town people don't value music or dance, making it more affordable

[@SusannaPowers]

Alice Love Don't be discouraged! I started ballet again at sixteen (the age I am now), and went straight to pointe in the fall after beginning a ballet course in last summer. Now, maybe I shouldn't be on pointe, but I enjoy it. It is never to late to start! Many studios are less opposed to older beginning students than you think. As for the finances, unless you're struggling to survive, it is so worth it.

[@Alice-km1hv]

Susanna Powers aww thanks, and good luck with ballet! :)

[@leahvesz]

Alice Don't worry! When you are able to afford it, many dance studios are accepting of all Agnes!

[@copiasrats]

Alice go for it. You are never too old to start! It just takes passion and hard work!!

[@nubianfx]

Fumi is gorgeous and has exquisite form too

[@ayshakarlina4099]

Fumi Kaneko is so beautiful!

[@1995marixsa]

this video is the definition of perfection,

[@Ruth-zu1xl]

Does anyone know what the piano pieces in this video are called? Especially the ones starting at 3:25 and 4:19 (the two Fumi first danced to) were absolutely wonderful! Thank you for making such an informative and beautiful video, by the way. Very well done!

[@johnwu9742]

I am absolutely obsessed by the beautiful image and talented performance of Fumi, Wonder where I can get a DVD about her dance. She is an inspiration! May she be perpetual!

[@mars-ic7fd]

Wish I didn’t quit ballet, went from 7-13 and quit last year, I love ballet so much but my classes weren’t professional and I convinced myself I’d never be as good as these girls, bit late to start again now :/

[@akuroatomostointernet3577]

Its never late for ballet❤

[@m0zarts-animation]

Fxte msp if you just quit last year it’s definitely not too late!!

[@sgoaganiwecenisqon7810]

When I was a kid & in my early teens I loved ballet and for a tomboy that was a big deal but it was so expensive that my mother and I couldn’t afford it and now in my 30s and a mother now I still have my ballet shoes and still do some practicing in my home for myself I went to go visit the opera in Paris and cried because it was my where I always wanted to dance. Love this video

[@miraculouslb_fan8468]

The second girl’s shoes look like they’re almost dead!

[@almavaleriaadams8836]

I'd love to do ballet again. I quit ballet a couple years ago, and now that I'm watching videos of ballerinas and how graceful they look (even though it hurts and takes a lot of effort), it kind of makes me miss ballet..

[@hollierobyn4985]

I'm almost 15 and Ive been doing ballet since I was about 3 and my dance teacher said that I could get pointe shoes soon and I'm literally so excited haha 😂👌

[@oliviawestfall2002]

I've been dancing since I was 3 and I've been en pointe for about 3 years now😂

[@oliviawestfall2002]

But congrats!

[@YKJ4164]

they look like butterflies so beautiful

[@willgraham3509]

this is why ballet is a sport, as well as an art

[@samanthaharrigan3732]

such beautiful turns at the end🥺

[@TamekaLeee]

I have a break from dance for a month so i spend my time watching pointe videos and breaking in my pointe shoes 😂😂

[@julier.3774]

The piano pieces are really good ♡

[@ragingdevi]

The performance at the end was so pretty I clapped and then realized I was by myself, clapping 🤣🤣

[@MarleanSweden]

I love the history of dance! Thank you for all your amazing videos about it!

[@TheMelly1969]

love it. great performances, great piano. Thank you for explaining and performing. You gave me a nice moment.

[@melanyvillalobo2757]

My name is Melanie and I wish I was in ballet . My whole life I have been dancing mainly because my sister was in ballet I'm 11 years old and yeah you would probably say I can join ballet but I can't I was born with Scoliosis and that means my spine was basically crooked and I have to take very good care of my back plus on my foot it has an extra bone and it it look really weird when I point my feet and also my family doesn't have a lot of money for classes which is another reason why I have not asked my mom. I have always wanted to be a lawyer and I still do but I LOVE to dance and Ballet has always made me very happy and not a lot of things make me happy because I suffer from depression but that's too much detail I also thing I will disappoint everyone but I just want you guys to tell me if I should tell my mom. Xoxo Melanie Also thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to read all of this I didn't mean to write so much.

[@carochan86]

There is a famous ballarina from New York City Ballet who just retired not long ago. The video is on netflix. Its called Restless Creature Wendy Whelen

[@kel6101]

Don’t worry, I have scoliosis too, but I do dance, especially ballet. Ballet actually helps with scoliosis as we do exercises that make the hip bones and shoulder line up. Follow your dreams!

[@danielaarellano188]

I know I'm pretty late with this comment and I understand where you're coming from. I'm from New York and my family isn't the richest. if you haven't yet I think you should tell your mom. since you truly love dance then you will regret not tying in the future. I wish you the best of luck xoxo Daniela

[@wynter2644]

You can watch videos on KZbin and practice but ask your doctor first!

[@Sanivia]

the piano was good too. well played, good sound and a plaesant song fitting perfectly to the dancing girl

[@rileyk1201]

I'm getting my point shoes in a few days im really excited any pointers for beginners

[@almondtart]

Prevailing Abigail is there any way to prevent those or nah?

[@clowncast9257]

Total Geek me

[@monkiram]

"pointers" hah!

[@AmiGirl]

no theres no way to prevent blisters and pains, you just have to make sure that you break them first before you put them on, bend them and crack them a bit just so theyre not so rock solid. there are plenty of tuturoials online on how to do this best

[@flopkingdom4480]

how are you liking them? also how old are you? i'm getting mine in a year. i'm 14

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

So interesting! Pointe shoes are sheerly fascinating!

[@Cars35433]

Love Ballet, and I honestly think I could've done it. I'm tall and thin, and I danced for nearly 12 years of my life. I don't think my mom understood me when I said I wanted to dance :(. She put me in a tap class. When I did ballet two years later, my six year old self decided it was too hard. Dang it.

[@copiasrats]

Megan Smith it’s never too late to start! Just put in hard work and you can be a professional if you are good enough!

[@renatebogenschutz8212]

Megan Smith ist

[@zoommiesbay]

I was always so desperate to join ballet my mom bought me a video that came with a balancing bar walked on my tiptoes constantly begged her to let me try. She eventually told me no because i was too big and it broke my heart.

[@luu_ny7716]

I wanted so desperately to be on pointe since I was a child. I quit ballet after a few years due to moving and didn’t pick it up again until I was 12. Compared to the the other girls in my class I felt like a clumsy, newborn foal. I dropped it after a back injury -thankfully at the season. Now I’m 19 and I fear I am too old to start over again, let alone make it to pointe. It is such a lovely art but I think it will always be a dream.