In a class of 50 I saw no one with problems at the lower levels of pointe at least, but this was the Houston Ballet Academy, not some neighborhood studio. We started out 15 minutes one class a week, and most of the time you're not on your toes. You're doing basic exercises, tendus, plies. Then it's up to 30 minutes. Then more than once a week.
The girls all had good behavior and not once did I hear rude language outside class.
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frankenmine ago
Also fucks up their feet for life.
18780636? ago
Only if they go on pointe when they're older.
stbelmont ago
In a class of 50 I saw no one with problems at the lower levels of pointe at least, but this was the Houston Ballet Academy, not some neighborhood studio. We started out 15 minutes one class a week, and most of the time you're not on your toes. You're doing basic exercises, tendus, plies. Then it's up to 30 minutes. Then more than once a week.
The girls all had good behavior and not once did I hear rude language outside class.