Unwritten Rules of Going on Pointe

          Pointe!! Ummm ya it hurts! What is pointe? Pointe is when a ballerina goes on the tips of her toes. Pointe shoes are hand made shoes ballet shoes with multiple parts to allow ballerinas to go on the tips of their toes. So what are the unwritten rules of going on pointe?

1. Get over your box!! The box... the tip of your pointe shoe (usually made of paper hardened by glue and occasionally wood). Lets just say if you don't get over your box don't be surprised if you have a broken ankle...
2. Don't complain... When I say complain I mean don't say, "This hurts my toe..." It hurts every ones toe. You can ask about how to reduce pain in your toe which would be nice to have less pain. Don't complain because you knew before you were on pointe the levels of pain most likely to be involved.
3. Keep your toe nails short!! If they are too long they can crack... I know the feeling of cracked toe nails... it's not fun! Cut them enough to where you don't break skin! If your nails are too long they can also be pushed away from the skin that holds the nail to the toe. So your nail can be pushed away from the skin and start large amounts of blood... not fun! Beware of ingrown toe nails!
4. Despite the pain in your toes try to look happy. Yeah it's hard I know. But try to look like you are living your dream and be happy. Despite the pain remember why you are doing this? Hopefully it's because you love it.

      Follow these rules... please!!! And if your going on pointe good luck!