Is it bad to walk around in demi pointe?

Question

Someone told me it's bad to walk around your house in demi pointe (no pointe shoes or anything, just bare feet). (I'm not even on pointe yet.) Shouldn't it strengthen your calves and feet??

Answer 1

No. It is kind of just like walking on your tippy toes.

Answer 2

Walking around on demi pointe could actually help you a great deal...it will begin to strengthen your ankles which will be valuable when you begin to go on pointe or begin turns or something of the sort.

Answer 3

I do it every day, and it has never hurt me. One must work up to doing it longer, just the same as in any other physical activity.

Answer 4

i do it all the time... i dont see whats wrong with it :)

Answer 5

It's never hurt me.

Answer 6

do you mean, like on your toes?

if you do, what can i hurt?

and yes it will strengthen your muscles.....some what.

but not majorly.

good luck on pointe!!!!!

:)

Answer 7

Do you mean on the balls of your feet or the tips of your toes?

If the balls it's okay.

If the tips I'd say no.

I danced a little and know some dancers and pointe with toe shoes messes up your feet. I wouldn't attempt it without for more than a couple seconds at a time.