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Ballerinas feet are developed over many years. It is a combination of strength and flexibility that create dancers feet. Both strength and flexibility need to be gained slowly, particularly the flexibility aspect. As the foot has limited flexibility due to the ammount of bones in the area to increase flexion (pointing) and dorsiflexion (bendin ie plie) often injuries can occur when pushing the feet further than what the individual was born with. Strength on the other hand is easier to obtain, using a theroband (talk to your physio about this). The strength is needed under the feet (sole) this area is known as the intrinsic muscles. When pointing the feet, to prevent injury, using the intrinsic muscles intead of the calves to point is important.
Great strength in the muscles in the foot (as well as the legs) need to be devloped through very strenuous training. But such is not enough. Paticularly, dead skin, caluses need to be developed on the soles of the feet. As insulation, protection. To protect the foot (and the rest of the body) from the harshly uncomfortable conditions of the pointe shoe.
Ballerinas also go 'up' on point. This is requires extreme strength and the acquired flexibility gained over 4-5 years. Generally ballerinas begin strengthing their feet about from about 5yrs old.
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Will most Ballerinas have small feet?
Although most ballerinas tend to have smaller or average sized feet, some ballerinas find that larger feet does not affect the difficulty or the ability to dance.
Why do ballerinas have curved feet?
Ballerinas do not necessarily have curved feet. It all depends on the dancer's tendu (i.e foot being pointed). Some dancers have naturally strong and flexible toes and feet, while others have to work to improve their arches in the feet. If you wanted to go on to Pointe, you would have to have extremely strong feet and a good arch. If you want, try this: Point your toes and then you will see that everyone has curved feet, it's just that ballerinas have more developed feet. :) I hope that helps answer your question! - Dottini :P (The Ballet Girl)
The act of point the toes downward?
"Pointing" your feet. The scientific term is "plantar flexion," but most ballerinas just say that they are pointing their feet or toes.
What are man ballerinas called?
male ballerinas are called danseurs.
Do you the names of famous ballerinas?
Anna Pavalova and Marie Taglioni were famous ballerinas at the beginning of it all. See the Related Link below for more ballerinas.
Will most Ballerinas have small feet?
Although most ballerinas tend to have smaller or average sized feet, some ballerinas find that larger feet does not affect the difficulty or the ability to dance.
Why do ballerinas have curved feet?
Ballerinas do not necessarily have curved feet. It all depends on the dancer's tendu (i.e foot being pointed). Some dancers have naturally strong and flexible toes and feet, while others have to work to improve their arches in the feet. If you wanted to go on to Pointe, you would have to have extremely strong feet and a good arch. If you want, try this: Point your toes and then you will see that everyone has curved feet, it's just that ballerinas have more developed feet. :) I hope that helps answer your question! - Dottini :P (The Ballet Girl)
What can prevent ballerinas from getting bunions?
When ballerinas were pointe shoes, they protect their feet from bunions by using lamb's wool, toe tape, or silicone, foam, or wool toe pads.
The act of point the toes downward?
"Pointing" your feet. The scientific term is "plantar flexion," but most ballerinas just say that they are pointing their feet or toes.
What are man ballerinas called?
male ballerinas are called danseurs.
What is the collective noun for ballerina?
The collective nouns are a troupe of ballerinas and a company of ballerinas.
Do you the names of famous ballerinas?
Anna Pavalova and Marie Taglioni were famous ballerinas at the beginning of it all. See the Related Link below for more ballerinas.
What are the disadvantages of ballet?
often ballerinas feet and ankles are damaged from ponite work and many of them develop eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
What colour stocking do female ballerinas wear white or pink?
Female ballerinas where pink tights
What are the release dates for Ballerinas - 2013?
Ballerinas - 2013 was released on: USA: 10 October 2013
Who does the dance ballet?
Ballerinas
What happens to the ballerinas?
The dance
