Dancers with experience of ethier ballet, jazz, character, and modern?

Question

I have a few questions and if you can just answer one (or all of them! ;)) it would be very helpful!! I was in ballet for a few years but stopped for a year and now I'm getting back into it at a new studio, but I had no idea that my old studio wasn't very good at all and I didn't end up learning much there. Now at my new studio everyone is wonderful and I'm really behind. I want to get back on pointe but my teacher doesn't think I'm ready quite yet. So this brings me to my first question....

1.) Do you know any good strengthing exercises for pointe especially ankle?

Also, for the summer intense training has jazz, character, and modern which I've never done before. The girls that are in my level will be doing those classes and will be much more experienced then me.

2.) What can I do in a short amount of time to get ready for these classes?

and....

3.) What should I wear to these classes?

You're answers would be much appreciated and thank you ahead of time!!!!! :)

Answer 1

i cant answer your first question b/c ive neverdone opinte but ive always been one of the top ppl for character and jazz in my family at least and seriously dont be embarrassed go fukll force stretch b4 u go and practice faces when you dance that are enjoyable but not annoying so u can get into it and ppl will want 2 watch u also i suggest doing stomach muscle excersices but u r probably used 2 that from all the ballet.....sry i cldn'tbe more help

also to wear i wld suggest if u have them cut-off tan tights with black or dark shorts that are pretty short and i tight shirt

u can always wear really tight shorts ubnder loser shorts too

Answer 2

for pointe to help strengthen your toes and ankles use therabands

Answer 3

I have been dancing for 15 years and I'm 17.

I have something to tell you.

STRETCH  everyday. It makes a HUGE diffrence.

PARACTICE makes perfect.

PRACTICE EVERY DAY.

Be really commited to it.

Wear what everyone else is wearing ,i don't know what your dress code is  at that studio.

Answer 4

1: do lots of releves/rises, tendus and really concentrate on turnout, using the floor

2: stretch and practice some of the exercises you learned in class

3: a leotard (basic black), tights, legwarmers for the warmup/barre