Will doing this (see video) help my arches?

Question

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1D3o12F3NUM&feature=related

Ok, when I mean arches, not the arches under your feet, but when you point your feet and how far the top part curves. For instance, that girl has pretty nice arches!

Answer 1

That part of the foot is called the instep.

The exercises she does will probably help your feet (as the other answerer has said). You need to be careful to ensure that your weight is evenly distributed over your toes, that your ankles are carefully used and that you avoid any type of 'sickle'.

Again, you really need to do such exercises supervised, as part of a dance class, led by a trained teacher.

If not you could do actual harm by learning bad habits, if you get the balance wrong.

good luck, enjoy your dancing

Answer 2

It should. I just do a lot of going up and down on demi pointe until my toes get tired. I usually lean against a bar, and press my toes as far into the ground as I can. Just don't walk around on demi. It's really bad for your feet!!

Answer 3

yea it should if you do right!!!!

:)