Fun Facts About Ballet and Dancing

A male dancer lifts over 1-1/2 tons worth of ballerinas during performances. Most ballerinas wear out 2-3 pairs of pointe shoes per week. One tutu costs up to $2,000 to make. The same tutu requires 60-90 hours of labor and over 100 yards of ruffle.

Top 10 Reasons Teachers Don't Let Students Start Pointe

Improper placement Too young Not pulled up in body or feet Feet not arched enough Overweight Lack of strength in torso Weak knees Weak ankles Basic stance on demi-pointe not strong and correct Taking too few classes per week

I found this list in The Pointe Book: Shoes Training and Technique by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger



Click HERE to see one academy's requirements for pointe. It's a very complete list!

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