Pointe Shoes: Are you ready for pointe Part 1 of 3 - Beginner pointe

[@LadyHoozer]

Can't wait to see the next two videos!

[@mlchapman62]

great insights!!!

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Thanks Miss Martha!

[@patriciacouto5956]

great video!

[@CorinnePina]

Love this!

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Thank you in so glad you like it. Tomiko is brilliant 👏 👌

[@FiorellaCalderonCardenas]

Interesting video, thank you!

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Thank you!

[@yanyuet]

erm so if they fail the pencil test, what can be done??

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Hi, thanks for the question. That can be a challenge, it really depends on the age and level of the dancer. In many instances you can usually work slowly and stretch the feet and get more of an arch The teacher also has to wprk on the student's core strength and the technique in battement tendus, glisses, etc. Good technique in plies, tendus, and releves can do wonders for building up strength and flexibility. You have to train that into the dancer and then get the pointe shoes, not the other way around. It is not easy for the young dancers to be patient during this process, but it is so worth it.

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

@@oliviawoloshyn5824 great question again, yes, a lot of it has to do with the anatomy that you are born with. That being said, the body can be worked and the foot can be stretched if it is done slowly and safely.

[@davidgreen7375]

❤️