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wikiHow to Jump En Pointe

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Jumping with pointe shoes on is one thing. However, performing jumps en pointe is a whole different story. This means jumping and landing while on pointe, no extra steps. Yes, it's painful, but it's also possible, and pointe itself is painful.


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    Start at the barre. Go en pointe in fifth position, keeping both hands on the barre but not leaning onto it.
  2. 2
    Plie en pointe. However, you're going to have to look very weird while doing so. Plie your legs, but not your feet. Keep your feet in the same position while bending your legs.
  3. 3
    Jump. Switch your feet like you do during a changement (jump from fifth to other fifth, or switching feet in jump). Land in the same position as you started, while en pointe and your legs in plie.
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    Straighten your legs, and do it again.
    • Once you get really good at it, turn around so that you are facing away from the barre and try this time. Now, you can't lean on anything, so it makes it harder.
    • Once you get good at that, try going into center. It is even more important that you are supervised during this step. Go slowly.

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    • Please remember not to attempt this unless you are being supervised by a ballet teacher, or you could permanently damage your feet.
    • Remember that this is just a guide. It is not all of the information that you need to perform this step.
    • You must have at least one year of pointe training to be able to do this correctly. After one year, you should have the basics on pointe down and it will be safer for you to perform this step. Plus, your ankles will be stronger, so there is a smaller chance of injury.
    • You must have supervision from a ballet teacher. No question. You can permanently damage your feet if this is done incorrectly.

    Things You'll Need

    • Pointe shoes
    • Secured ballet barre (try using one on the wall; it's more stable)
    • Qualified supervisor (your parents don't count unless they're ballet teachers!)

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    Categories: Ballet Steps and Moves

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