Ballet " Maniac "

Ballet

My maniac for ballet, I used to be a newbie and a late starter for ballet.

My turn out wasn't that great and I am not so flexible as I should be.

But, ballet is still the dance style I love the most.

My blog will give you basic classical ballet infofrmation and also my own prospective to classical ballet, so maniac.

Ballet " Newbie maniac "

Ballet with all those soft beat songs and emotions gives way different feeling.

kills the beat with your strength

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สร้างความสนุกสนานเพลินเพลิน และออกกำลังกายไปในตัว

Ballet " Starter "

My blog ballet was first created to give basic information for ballet lovers and late ballet starter.

There are many people who wondering about how old a person should start the first ballet lesson.

For me, I think around 4 - 5 years old.

And should start pointe class around 12 years old.

There is nothing wrong to start ballet at 16 - 17 years old or even if you are older.

It's really depends on your flexibility and your strength ,especially your ankle strength.

Ballet only give the information and the suggestion mostly based on my knowledge.

Strong and sweet of the dance 

  

Ballet " My Ballet "

" Ballet " is the inspiration of my life. 

It is something that make me wanna move on ,wanna live my life ,and really get me going. 

It is like a magic in every step ,every single move. 

So gorgeous ,so beautiful ,so inspiration ,so sweet and at the same time it is so so strong.

If you can dream it ,you can do it.

Obsession is part of dance. Staring in mirrors all day and become obsessive about the smallest things; has someone done more pirouettes than you or extended their leg a little higher? Might they turn out to be more perfect than you? 

  

Ballet "Your first pair of Pointe shoes"

Pointe Shoes

Suggestion in Ballet

A dancer must wait for her body to be strong enough before she starts to dance on pointe, as it can cause serious damage to the feet, ankles, knees, and hips if she has not yet built up the strength. Children should not start to dance on pointe before they are around 12, before that, the bones of feet have not developed enough from cartilage to bone to provide sufficient support for the foot, otherwise this can  permanently damage. Dancers often prepare for pointe work by using an exercise band and practising strengthening exercises such as relevés. Dancing en pointe requires the use their of the entire body for support, including the legs and abdominal muscles.

Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most rewarding things about dancing! Pointe is fun and can be beautiful, if done correctly.

When done correctly, pointe is beautiful. The right shoes are crucial to that.

So,getting shoes that fit your feet correctly is a vital step in your dance education.

1.  Get your primary dance teacher's permission before buying pointe shoes. This is very important because pointe can be dangerous and damaging if you are not ready, so make sure.


2.  Once you have your teacher's permission, contact local dance shops and ask about buying pointe shoes. Make sure they know that this is your first pair. Also, make sure they carry a variety of brands so that you can have choices.


3.  Set up an appointment or go to the shop, depending on their policy (note: if you go to the shop without setting up an appointment, try to time it at a time when you know the owner or someone highly trained in fitting will be there).


4.  Wear tights so you know how the shoes will fit.


5.  Pick out pads first; you may have to adjust these later, but the fitter should be able to help you pick out the type that is best for your feet.


6.  Once the fitter has determined your size, they will give you several shoes to put on. Take your time and pay attention to how they feel (i.e.- do they feel tight/loose etc. in the box/shank etc.) and communicate this to the sales person.


7.  When you go up in the shoes, see if you feel over on the box. Then see if you look over on the box.


8.  Try on as many pairs as necessary, in as many styles and strengths as you feel necessary. The fitter is being paid to do this, so don't feel bad!


9.  Narrow your choices down to a few pairs and try them on in succession, picking the pair that feels the best both on flat and on pointe.


10. Get your shoes checked by your teacher to make sure you have been fitted correctly before sewing them.

Tips

• The sales people are there to help you, but you're the one with the shoes on your feet. Be assertive if you don't like the shoes.
• It is advisable to take a pre-pointe/strength class before going on pointe.
• Don't feel like you have to stick with the same type of shoe. If you don't like it, or just want a change, you can always change brands/hardness.
• Check with your artistic director about the brands of pointe shoes allowed. Some studios don't like certain brands of pointe shoes (generally Gaynor Mindens).
• Don't cut the ends of the ribbons (they'll run!) - burn them with a match. Get permission from an adult first and make sure he/she is present.
• Check with your teacher on whether or not you should use toe spacers. If you have large gaps between your toes (especially between the big toe and second toe) you probably need to use them since pointe shoes do not allow as much room as ballet flats and will quickly give you bunions.

My blog gives you the basic information about buying your first pair of pointe shoes.

Ballet " Ready for Pointe work? "

Ballet

There are many places all around the world that made " Pointe shoes ".

 The binding is the channel around the upper part of the pointe shoe, through which the drawstring runs. 
To secure the shoes to the foot, the drawstring inside the binding is pulled tight.

Are you ready to start Pointe work? There are some important things to consider before starting pointe work and buying your first pair of shoes. 

1)   How strong are you ? When you dance on pointe you not only rely on the shoe for support,    but also to dance 'out' of the shoe needing huge strength in your legs, hips and abdominal muscles. 

2)   How many classes do you do each week?  To do Pointe Work, you should take a     minimum of 2-3 classes per week,

3)   Has your teacher given you permission to go on pointe? 

4)   Have you started your periods, or had your second growth spurt? This is because the         bones are much stronger after the 2nd growth spurt which occurs around the same time as        menstruation. 

5)   Can you use the small muscles of your feet?  Using these tiny muscles helps make Pointe work easier.

6)   Turnout muscles are essential for correct pointe work, how easy is it for you to hold your turnout muscles?

7)   When you pointe your toes they need to be long and straight not clawed. Clawed toes can lead to pointe shoe problems such as blisters. When you pointe your toes focus on using your ankle, if you curl your toes it could be that you are putting to much tension in your toes tips. Many dancers have to retrain their feet and learn to use those tiny small muscles correctly. Practice by doing a tendu, make sure your foot has contact with the floor as you reach out for the tendu only springing the toes at the very last second, as you spring the toes off the floor think about making an outward arc shape with your foot, reaching away from your body and not down to the floor.  Tendu is one of the most important balletic steps and it is a good exercise to do to train your foot correctly. 

8)   Any rolling inwards of the feet MUST be corrected before Pointe work commences.

It can take 1-2 hours to fit the first pair of shoes, and although this may seem a long time to most dancers, I want you to dance as safely as possible on pointe. This helps to prevent any injuries that may occur from a badly fitted shoe. I also highly recommend the use of demi-pointe shoes for at least 3-6 months before the first pointe shoe fitting. This gives the feet a head start by making them stronger, and gets them used to working in a confined space. The foot has its own natural 3 point support system when stood on the flat: when you go up on pointe, this is lost, so the shoe becomes your support. Always remember, your feet are needed for your whole life, not just for the years when you dance.  

When the shoe is a good fit, it should be like a glove. The toes should be straight and in a normal position inside the shoe when flat and on pointe, the foot should never slip down the shoe, but feel held by the box.  

It is essential that you wear correctly fitted shoes to avoid long term damage occurring to your feet

Credit :http://www.pointeshoefitting.co.uk/pointe_shoes/Pointe_Shoe_information.html