Pointe Shoes

Our Focus is preparing students to dance En Pointe when they are of the proper age and strength.

En Pointe is an advanced form of ballet presented on the tips of the toes, made possible by specialized pointe shoes. There are different varieties of ballet en pointe, but for the most part they focus on grace and specific technique.

Dancers must have sufficient strength in the feet, ankle, leg, knee, and abdomen, as well as strong technical skills, before beginning pointe work. This work can take anywhere from six months to two or three years.

Students usually must be at least 12 years of age before going en pointe. This is because bones and growth plates in the feet are not yet fully hardened and developed prior to this age, and they can be injured by pointe work, even if the student is otherwise strong and skillful.

It is my goal to help all students who would like to dance en pointe shoes to reach their goal.  A minimum of 2 ballet classes per week is required. Students MUST meet the technical requirements and be invited by to take Pointe classes.