Dance World

10 Basic Reasons Why a Teacher Won't Let Students Start Pointe

1.You have improper placement

2.You're too young

3.You're not pulled up in your body or feet

4.Your feet aren't arched enough

5.You're overweight

6.You have a lack of strength in your torso

7.You have weak knees

8.You have weak ankles

9.Your basic stance on demi-pointe is not strong or correct

10.You take too few classes per week