I have been dancing ballet for a couple years and i want to get on pointe-

[Dancer]

what should i do? I get videos and everything, i even dream about it. Whats the easiest and quickest way to get on pointe?

[jules]

There really is no easiest way to get en pointe. And to be honest, the quickest way may not be the best way. Ask your teacher if you're ready for pointe, just so she knows your interested, and she'll either say yes or no. If she says not yet, then honor her judgment, because chances are if she says your not ready, you're not ready. If you're not ready, ask for suggestions of what you can do to prepare yourself so that you can be ready later. If she says that you're ready, go get fitted for pointe shoes, but make sure your teacher approves them for your feet and don't start working in them until you've started classes. For now, work on strengthening your ankles and working on technique during the summer if you can't take any summer classes.