Is it true that people with flat feet can't dance in toe shoes?

Question

I use to take toe when I was young but I was never good at it. I have flat feet. I don't have a good point or a good flex. But I'm not sure if all flat footed people fall in the same boat as I did. Was I just a bad toe dancer or is it true that flat footed people can't dance toe at all?

Answer 1

well, im sorry to say but it is sort of true, dancers are sapose to have arched feet. just keep working on your arch, and pointing your feet. But in this video i sent you you shouldnt let little things stop you. And the pointe of the film is theres no exuses in ballet, so shhhhhhhh. well i hope this helped

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vr5KaEeQ9Fs

Answer 2

Well it is possible for some people that are flat footed to dance en pointe but it is VERY hard they make pointe shoes that help if you don't have an arch Gaynor middens are very good beacause they have a softer shank but pretty much everyone who is flat footed will have a hard time in pointe class like you did don't be discouraged though follow your dreams hope i helped :) It's not your fault you weren't great may people have to have a death grip on the barre just to stay in releve

Answer 3

i have flat fleet and i dance.......there are some pointe shoes that really help you..i use bloch "serenade 2" they come with toe savers in the inside of them..they have helped me alot...and you can do anything..dont ever put limits on yourself

Answer 4

They make lots of different pointe (or toe) shoes for all kinds of different feet. Go and get professionally fitted (if your teacher/studio said you are ready) and the store that sells pointe shoes will fit you. Don't worry, don't let that hold you back!!

Have a nice day =)

Answer 5

i actually have relatively flat feet. i went up en pointe and that actually improved my arch! also doing stretches and exercises help too!