Am I able to take Ballet?

Question

I want to take Beginning Ballet next year as a sophmore in college because I have always been fascinated by ballet dancers...and just dancers in general. However, I am concerned if I can take ballet because my second toe is slightly longer than my first toe. From my understanding, I think that ballet dancers stand on their big toe...so should I not take ballet?

Answer 1

yes u should def take it!!! it doesn't matter if ur 2nd toe is longer or w/e because ballet dancers are ot supposed to stand w/ equal weight between all toes! so it wouldn't matter!!! ballet is an amazing art and a great way to connect w/ music, other dancers, and ur body! its also great excercise!!!! have fun!!! and dont let anything stop u!

Answer 2

You bet. I'll be the one with teira though. MOOOOOOOO

I'm male. I consider it rookie. Totally Donald Trump.

Answer 3

you wont be on be anywhere near point shoes in beginning ballet but that doesn't matter atall:) and if it does then your teacher is like a million years old. no ones perfect:)

Answer 4

i think you should.mine are like the same sixe.&i take ballet.

Answer 5

Taking ballet classes would be perfectly ok! When in ballet, you stand on the balls of your feet ( the part under your fingers) So your big toe does not do any work.

- Unless you are interested point, which is when you actually stand on the tips of your toes while you dance, you wont experience any problems. If you are interested in point though you have to know that you wont join that class just like that. First you will have to do normal ballet for a couple years (around 3 or more) So go for it ! I'm positive you'll have no preblemos =] Besides your toe is only a bit bigger than the other!

-Picture of dancing POINT  (on toes w/ special shoes)

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- Picture of the way you will go up on your feet for the next couple of years * Notice it doesn't involve standing on toes=]*

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Answer 6

Oh go for it, im sure there is a way u can work around your toe situation, dont let a toe stop u from what u would like to do!

Answer 7

You can definitely still take ballet.

In pointe, you wear certain shoes that make it easier.  You won't have to do that your first year though.

Answer 8

FIRST OF ALL, for those that answered this thinking they know everything...for pointe, you dont stand on your AT ALL. you are suspended by the shoe. so you're fine. also, plenty of dancers have the same thing you do. second, you cant start pointe right away and in ballet, you stand on the balls of your feet. everything changes on pointe so you might want to take ballet for a while. then a pre-pointe class to prepare you for that change. you should totally start dancing. you will enjoy it. =]

Answer 9

anyone can take ballet!  I'm guessing you haven't done much training yet since you are going to be in beginning, but most ballet dancers don't start pointe (the style of dance where the dancers stand on the tips of their toes) until they have taken many introductory courses.  Even if you are beginning with pointe, it should not be a big problem about the length of your toes.  They often sell custom made blocks to put in the shoes for people with toes of varying lengths.

Answer 10

1. most peoples second toes are longer than the first

2. pointe (balancing on ends of feet) isn't part of beginner ballet

3. they have wooden blocks in pointe shoes anyways

Answer 11

of course you can take ballet!

the big toe has nothing to do with when on 'pointe shoes'

dancers stand using their arches to support them, not their toes.

Answer 12

You should.  It should not affect the performance since standing on your toes is a stamina / endurance for advanced ballet classes.  Expect to stand on the base pads that are on the front of you feet like when you jump rope.  Voice your concerns to the instructor, and they will put your mind to ease.

It is a great thing for all youong ones to take.