My daughter dances at the Houston Ballet Academy, and they don’t give anyone the green light to go on pointe until at least age 12. They have doctors on staff from Methodist Hospital that evaluate the girls over and over. Starting to young can ruin growth plates and greatly increase the chances of injury. They don’t care how good someone appears to be or how much they want to do it, it’s health first.

@dangur6334

11 ай бұрын

Did you see how brutally they stretch kids in China?

@6969xworldchamp

10 ай бұрын

@@dangur6334yeah, and it’s also horrible. what about it?

@colleenbrady9675

10 ай бұрын

That is so good to hear that health comes first. I wonder if that is true at other ballet companies.

@Brembelia

10 ай бұрын

I, too, am glad to hear they are putting health first. I think it should be regulatory law that there has to be a doctor signing off on them going on pointe, and their weight needs to be medically managed also (no matter what bones Balanchine wanted). Just like they created rules for the modeling industry to protect the models' health, ballet dancers should have some governing regulations and medical supervision to protect dancers' health as well.

@aprilmanttari-see5341

10 ай бұрын

​@@Brembelia when did the modeling industry create rules to protect models' health? If they are in place, are they realistic & practical, actually enforced or are they just there as a front?

I really hope she’s 11 or older. Children’s bones are way to fragile to have pointe shoes under 11.

@user-sj6zi2ej8j

Жыл бұрын

Nope she 9 I’m crying on the inside she’s too young

@myahhendrickson4286

Жыл бұрын

@@user-sj6zi2ej8j I agree. It doesn’t matter how strong she is, she should wait

@xeditsbyelenax

Жыл бұрын

@@user-sj6zi2ej8j she’s way too young. 😭😭

@leeelahglitz47

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Sophia Lucia was en pointe back when she was 8-9, and I was so concerned for her health and wellbeing, seeing as she was such a talented wee dancer. Luckily, she chose not to train professionally in ballet until she was at least 12, so that's when she started wearing pointe shoes regularly.

@xeditsbyelenax

Жыл бұрын

@@leeelahglitz47 at least she spoke up and said she didn’t want to!!

“Her future is so bright” … that is if going on pointe before her body is ready for it won’t permanently damage her feet. That would be a shame, because she really is a gorgeous and clearly talented young dancer. She seems strong and well trained but these are not the only criteria for being able to dance on pointe safely. I really hope she is older than she looks or her feet are prematurely fully developed.

@kdub10009

Жыл бұрын

She’s only nine years old, too young to go on pointe. This school is amazing for competitions, but they’ve also had a series of prodigies like Gisele Bethea and, seemingly, Madison Penney, who have burnt out before they’re barely in their 20’s.

@deeadair-reece1813

Жыл бұрын

Some kids growth plates close before that. My daughter had to be xrayed before her teacher let her learn. She wzs 8.

@THEONLY_ADIA

Жыл бұрын

you never no how old someone is. Her feet might be ready to dance on pointe. As a dancer myself I started dancing on pointe at 13 but her growth plates may be closed already

@ladylemon202

Жыл бұрын

@@deeadair-reece1813an 8 year old should not being going en pointe. i don’t care if they did an x-ray. YOU as her mother should be protecting her from things that can cause permanent damage. do better.

@elden5052

Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the school?

I’m so glad that people are talking about her age and the fact that she’s already en pointe. It’s irresponsible to allow young girls who aren’t finished growing yet to be doing something that can damage their bodies and risk their future as professional dancers.

@rdred8693

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, is that not dangerous? Can it ruin the growth plates? It is very worrisome.

@GabiGuada-ic1pk

6 күн бұрын

Yo soy bailarina desde que tengo 6 años y si es muy peligroso para la niña

I'm telling you, this little girl would be accepted in any ballet company she wanted. Bolshoi Ballet, Vaganova Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet... you name it! She's beyond incredible

@TropicsCandles

Жыл бұрын

oh i dance at american ballet theatre!!

@noakatie

Жыл бұрын

@@TropicsCandleswoah what’s it like?

@TropicsCandles

Жыл бұрын

@@noakatie it’s a lot of rigorous training. I would say your there for at least 3 hours and i meet 4 times a week. Although it’s a lot, you get better and better every class

@desertrose3511

Жыл бұрын

@@TropicsCandles do you take classes there, or are you employed by ABT?

@princessmarlena1359

Жыл бұрын

@@TropicsCandlesAwesome. I almost got into there.

She has a pretty severe hyperextension (of her knee) though... So I hope she is always being safe in her little body and find time to rest and protect her joints. I also don't agree that children this young should be on pointe yet... Generally around 12 years old is good, the ligaments are far too weak, leaving the child susceptible not just to acute injuries but also chronic pain and lasting damage If the feet go.. the whole spine goes.. if the spine goes.. the organs go.. etc. Beyond that though, she has enviable technique.. so much grace and composure, and obviously really loves ballet.. so beautiful.

@Wee162

7 ай бұрын

Yes the hyperextended knee ruins the line - she must correct that or she won’t have a career!

@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang

6 ай бұрын

I know! I’m afraid that she’ll have to quit due to an injury if she’s not careful.

@divine_simplicity

Ай бұрын

⁠she’s actually 12. still young but for example at vaganova ballett academy the most professional in the world the girls all start at that age (13 is the max for admission than your to old) so the girls start usually between 11-13

My growth plates were ruined from pointe too early. That’s the TL;DR I would never promote this to children and their parents I suffered stress fractures and inflammation and every single step was like walking on daggers. I thought it would be noble to dance through the pain. I was stopped by my doctor. I was attending a school for the arts and I couldn’t even climb the stairs to my classes. It was Christmas time and I lost my part in the Nutcracker. I couldn’t participate so I watched everyone else dance. I did it to stay fresh and absorb whatever I could, in hopes that I would be able to rejoin the class soon - for months while I took my other arts classes on the ground floor. I didn’t want to leave my other arts, either but, eventually I had to leave the school. There was no elevator as it was a very old, historic building and didn’t fully conform to accessibility. I was left in the library for hours as it was dangerous to climb three flights of stairs on crutches, when everyone was rushing up and down around me. I was put into a cast, then braces on my legs and even years later had to wear silicone in my shoes to absorb the shock and I couldn’t even run, much less dance. As a result I could not return to doing gymnastics or tumbling (which had taken a backseat to dance but, I had done it since I was a year old - it was still emotionally painful to let go). Due to the casts I couldn’t swim, either. Or even ride my bike. I couldn’t ride horseback until the casts came off and I couldn’t use my heels at all while riding. As I grew it became worse, until I reached my full height but, by then it was much too late to regain all I lost. You never know how someone will grow or develop, only how they are developing or have already grown. You cannot determine the impact before that happens. I remember relating to Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid, when she sacrificed to have legs and danced despite the pain of stepping on daggers with every single step. That’s how it felt for me. I wanted to keep dancing. My doctor and parents stopped me - they said that I might be sacrificing my ability to walk or dance at all in the future. It’s not worth it for pointe. No matter how much you want it; keep training it’s worth the wait.

@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this comment. Going en pointe so young should not be normalized. I hope this little girls career isn’t ruined because of it. May I ask what age you started pointe?

@sanae_san

5 ай бұрын

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@tasmaniandevil2689

5 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. This is just horrible and I can’t imagine the pain you suffered through for years and years.

@lombmusic07

4 ай бұрын

I eagerly took my opportunity to do get pointe shoes. Once I felt the pain of using them, I was devastated. It is imo extremely unhealthy. All pain, including growing pains, muscle pain, fatigue, hunger, feet pain, period pains all were completely ignored in my reputable ballet school. Very unhealthy.

I’m slightly concerned by the degree of g hyperextension in the standing leg at times. I hope she doesn’t get injured, because she has beautiful lines

@StarOfWinds

8 ай бұрын

На оборот, такой сестав колена более подходит балету.

@SaphiraTessa

7 ай бұрын

​@@StarOfWindsdoesn't mean its good for her joints 😢

@Wee162

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it looks good either

@dawnjohnson3263

7 ай бұрын

Thats for sure

@megangwilliam5343

7 ай бұрын

Same, I have hyperextended elbows so I have to manually soften them to make “prettier” lines, and I can’t imagine having to do that with my legs

her feet, her turnout, her posture, her hair, the list goes on. CHEFS KISS edit: omg guys thanks for the likes

@Cootiequeen

Жыл бұрын

Her hair? well thank goodness it ain’t curly or else

@milla.b

Жыл бұрын

@@Cootiequeen lol I just mean like it's so slicked back and like not a strand of hair out of place. my frizzy ass hair could never

@lottie8970

11 ай бұрын

Why the thanks for the likes?

@milla.b

11 ай бұрын

@@lottie8970 because it’s nice, because you liked it and supported my comment so i said thank you 😊

@elijimenez7710

11 ай бұрын

Chefs kiss indeed! Bless this little angle! Muah!

Why is she on points? I danced in the 60’s, from the age of 3, and wasn’t allowed to go on point until 11. She’s marvellous, but I feel it’s so wrong if she’s not yet 11.

@swiftiekitty133

28 күн бұрын

she’s 11

Thank you.. Longevity over passion. From an ex ballet dancer.. & also agree over hypertextention.. watching her.. I'd like her to be on Demi pointe for a little longer....she has potential ❤

she is literally amazing and so beautiful, the turnout and everything. but if she’s not 11 or older this can be so so SO dangerous to the dancers feet and growth. children’s bones are so fragile and they haven’t even gotten close to finishing growing. please be careful

Amazing job, I just REALLY hope she’s at least five years older than she looks…I’ve been dancing for much of my life but even with the dubious school I was in twelve was the absolute youngest that they would ever allow any of us on point.

@francesstewart7407

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@Morgan_M19

Жыл бұрын

At my school it was ten but the girls had to be super focused and strong before they were even considered for pointe work

@bellevoor

Жыл бұрын

She looks 12

@missingallmymarbles7670

Жыл бұрын

@@bellevoor those skills are far too advanced and that means that she would have been much younger when she started

@abbytin

Жыл бұрын

My teacher is letting a 10/11 year old go on pointe right now. But i think that it’s because she’s strong enough and is working hard towards it.

Ayyy don't kill such talent with over eager point use. Guys, this amazing girl looks too young for pointwork. Please act responsibly, teachers!

@amys0482

Жыл бұрын

It depends her age and the strength of her feet.

@summerdais325

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I was told by an orthopedic surgeon who specialized in feet that going en pointe before one's first menses is something that should NOT be done. I had reconstructive surgery on both feet at 21. Dummy that I am, I still went back up en pointe. Turns out that I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, too, so there's that.

@mchjsosde

Жыл бұрын

@@summerdais325 she at the most look maybe 7 or 8? but i wouldn't be surprised if she's younger. she has so many years of growing or bones... it doesnt seem healthy

@ashleighgibson3239

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@summerdais325

Жыл бұрын

@@mchjsosde Yeah, her age is difficult to ascertain, but I would guess around 8 years old. The ballet schools used to put advanced students en pointe at 7-8 years old. She's a very gifted young dancer. Maybe she's being followed by a care team? 🤔 Maybe she's older than she appears? Even then, I can't see her being more than 10-11; that's a stretch. BUT, my daughter was very petite. She is only 4'11" (pushing 5'0" lol, she's 27 now). It concerns me. I do think that people want the best for her. I wish her and her parents the best. Trying to parent a gifted young child is always a challenge. So, no judgment here, just genuine concern.

At 0:14 her backleg shows a major musculo-skeletal problem - a harmful over-extension of her knee joint. You can see her knee joint bending backwards. This should nevef e allowed to happen. If she does not correct this, she will be crippled by it and sooner than she realises. I hope someone in a power position notices and does something about it ti get her help.

@bobcaygeon6799

Жыл бұрын

at 0.25 I wonder too?

@galekelsey224

Жыл бұрын

So, glad you pointed this out. I was so involved in watching the exercise, I wasn't even paying attention to the mechanics...🙂🩰👍

@Nancie550

Жыл бұрын

Good eye.

@TheRizzybaby1976

Жыл бұрын

I’m no dancer but to my layman’s eye that hyper extended knee looked wrong, so I’m glad you explained it. Thank you

@EmpressMermaid

11 ай бұрын

You're right, and it is easily corrected if caught early and she is given proper coaching and care. I hope she's in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing. And I agree with many of the comments on here that she seems a little too young for pointe.

I always get scared when I see young ballerinas on point, I really hope for her health

shes so graceful and delicate with her movements, shes adorable, hope she continues to follow her passion :3

Sheesh! She’s flawless. But epiphyseal plates on bone ends, where growth happens, are still developing if she’s only nine. Parents, I hope you’re listening. Intervene now.

don’t ever let her burn out or hate dance or develop an ed she could be so amazibg

wow. i’m a ballet dancer and i’m telling you right now, she very talented and she was made to dance. i could tell she cares a lot about it and at that age, most kids prob don’t even know what they want to do. ❤ keep doing what your doing ❤❤❤

@sarahbasto6520

Жыл бұрын

She probably doesn't know that at that age she souldnt be wearing pointe shoes.

@TropicsCandles

Жыл бұрын

@@sarahbasto6520 yes. if she exercises and trains in ballet a lot you could be en pointe. The youngest age i’ve ever heard of someone on pointe was 7-8 but you never know. Her legs also look very strong. It’s not about age.

@Bets2023

Жыл бұрын

She is beautiful and moves with incredible grace 💚 but l wheep for her joints in 20-30 years time 😢

@FireflowerDancer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she did get beautiful extension, such a contrast against her petite limbs

@loesjevervloet3769

Жыл бұрын

Going on point is about age. Her bones are still,growing. The plates are soft. She should not be doing point work until age 13 or so. I am sure her teachers are proud of her and showing her off. She is gorgeous , no doubt. And she will still be gorgeous in about 3 or 4 years time. At her age why would she not want this. She has no idea Most likely of the ramifications of going on point.

My God. She has such a presence it stays with you. She has the “it” factor. She’s going to be a gift to watch on center stage. 🥹🥹🙏🏾

@Cassxowary

3 ай бұрын

and don’t forget the already-noticeable bone damage from being on pointe too early!

@janeteribeirodonascimentol5280

Ай бұрын

​@@Cassxowary😮😊😊

What an absolute sweet pea. You’re amazing, little one 💐

@Cassxowary

3 ай бұрын

and harmed from the pointe shoes too early

She does every movement with grace and elegance! Thank for sharing young lady!! ❤️❤️

I always feel sorrow for young prodigys. Learning, skills like that (also writing. Reading, maths etc. before 6/7) uses up the life forces which at that age are needed to grow and mature organs and the like. That is why Mozart was so ill so soon in life. And you see with prodigies often that they become sickly at some point. Parents should encourage children to stay children as long as possible so that they grow strong physically, mentally, emotionally. Learning discipline is toxic for young children because of the reason mentioned above. It will have a prize. I hope the best for this child. May it stay strong and blessed!

Beautiful Little talented Angel

Wow!! She's so diligent in her stretches & barre exercises! She's got a very bright future ahead! 😍👏👏

Che meravigliosa ballerina sei...ti auguro una carriera strepitosa..❤

Wowww.. U go baby!!!..So beautiful!! ✌️❤️😢👍👍🙏

Those extensions 🫶

Such grace at a young age. I hope she continues to dance.

I see myself when I was a kid. Very gifted. But my parents was against dancing… now I’m 30, I dance again, I feel like I was born for it. I’m so happy to see this girl on the right place in her life❤❤❤ good luck❤️❤️❤️

Какой же это адский труд с детства! Девочка, успехов тебе в балете и здоровья!

I hope she still has joy. Some kids are under too much pressure.

Idk if she’s too young for pointe or not, but she looks like a beautiful newborn ballerina fawn!

I feel sad that someone feels the need to video her with point shoes. Keep her on demi point until she is older.

stunninggg!!!!

This girl technique, class and posture in executing the barr warm-up, is pure perfection 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Wow! Such grace and polish at such a young age! She’s more than well on her way to great things! Just beautiful!

Wish my patents coukd have afforded to give me dance lessons..these kids are so lucky

Absolutely delicate, graceful & gorgeous! 🌸🌟🌸

So touched to see. Future will bright surely. Career second. Family first. Have a beautiful full journey and don’t sacrifice personal life for dancing.

daily reminder that there is and will always be a kid better than you 🥲👍she has a lot of talent

So graceful, hopefully the time invested in her passion is balanced with her being allowed to rest & fully enjoy her childhood. I have so much respect for the focus and dedication that excelling at any discipline requires, and I wish her an abundantly joyful + happy future💜

@Cassxowary

3 ай бұрын

considering there’s also the already-noticeable bone damage from being on pointe too early…

I dance with bolshoi from time to time and I went to there 3 weeks camp not to long ago and this girl (violet) is so good, but I really hope she’s 10-11 to be on pointe,but besides that she is going places. 🤩😍😊❤️

Perfecta❤

i am a dancer at the hargest academy in nashville tennessee and my head teacher sets up this “test” (not like writing on paper) where she will give us combos and she watches to see if we can take correction and if our feet our grown. when we pass we get into level 2 where we can take pointe! its very hard and i just managed to pass and got my first pair of pointe shoes!❤

She’s younger than me and so good already

@desertrose3511

Жыл бұрын

@@transportflugzeuges don’t ask that

@transportflugzeuges

Жыл бұрын

@@desertrose3511 srry

@cherilynrosenberg5931

10 ай бұрын

Compare yourself only to your younger self....keep practicing and growing...not just physically but with a beautiful heart and impressive mind! If no one told you today...you are exactly where you should be for who you will become. There is a spot in this world you were born to fill! NEVER forget that!

@tsukishimakei5407

8 ай бұрын

It's actually really bad that she is already on point. Her bones aren't fully developed and most professionals say not to start until they are 11

@Cassxowary

3 ай бұрын

and hurt already from being on pointe too early

Beautiful Angel💜

So graceful! She makes it look effortless which means she’s put a great deal of effort in!

Follow your passion

…beautiful…poise…eloquent and mature for her age…🙂♥️🌹

She is too young to use points,but she have talent

@Nadja_Anastasia_Z

Жыл бұрын

She’s probs like 11 or on Demi pointes

@iwuvpiesgaming9164

10 ай бұрын

@@Nadja_Anastasia_Zshe’s nine it’s sad

Absolutely stunning

Shine bright like a dimond ❤!!!

Beautiful! Just make sure she is supported and cared for. She needs a bit more strengthening but is otherwise perfect!

I wish the best for her.

her movement is so graceful yet her muscle control is CRAZY strong

@Wee162

7 ай бұрын

Not strong enough to control her hyperextended knee. It ruins the line and must be corrected.

@lovelynnchocolate5840

7 ай бұрын

@@Wee162 you make a great point, but not everything requires criticism ;)

I wish i could be like her .Perfect body,flexible, pretty 😢

@Wee162

7 ай бұрын

She has the body of a child and severe hyper extension of her knees - find other bodies to pine over.

She’s so cuteeee

Heaviness of being a number one could crash you expecially at certain age and loneliness setting the reference standard could destroy yourself from the inside. A gifted talent nursed with sacrifice is not enough without support of a resilient character, a strong personality. Hoping hers path will be clear of hidden perils life often confront you and let her dreams become true

@janeteribeirodonascimentol5280

Ай бұрын

Bela cancin ha

WOW & at such a young age ❤

She is exquisite!!

I am certain you have practice long and hard and will continue to do so. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us. Be gentle with yourself. Practice diligently while listening to your body to avoid injuries. Blessings.

Her future is bright but that room is not.

@Cuh-kt2nf

Жыл бұрын

Real

@user-gd5rq4kh2s

Жыл бұрын

lol

Amazing length! Exquisite lines!

Keep doing what makes you happy and creative because that’s what makes you unique.🫧

Omg the moves are so clean I wanna be like her

i love watching the younger kids on this channel because you can just tell they’re going places

it was enough for her to take off only her boots for warming up, and it is already clear from her legs that she is amazing

@Kwildcat13

Жыл бұрын

The longevity of her in this sport is questioned starting this young in pointe

What a wonderful selection of music. So many of us are still thrilled by Love Story. Your editing painted a picture of engagement alone in an art that's also thrilling. Thanks very much.

This girl is amazing ❤🎉😊 keep dancing

Pointes shoes if she’s under 11 is cruel.

Her future will be so hard...

Beautiful and incredibly talented ❤

Good job! You're gonna go places girl

I think we all want to be her

@Maspets

11 ай бұрын

You thought wrong.

her legs are perfect for a dancer!!!

that's true her future is so bright 🌻

Her lines are stunning ......she's absolutely perfect !!!!

SHE'S SO WIDDLE 😭💜💙

Girl your better than me and I’m 13 been doing ballet since I was 2 congrats!!! Your beautiful, keep up the hard work!!!

I love her leg warmers ❤

Guess what ✨SHES MY BESTIE✨ She’s a great teacher and since I’m only a starter ballerina she helps me and encourages me❤️

Her future in ballet is big!

This makes me want to try out ballet❤😊

Wow absolutely stunning

She’s a beautiful dancer but please do not put children en pointe until they’re at least 11, even better if you wait until they’re 13. Her bones are still developing and this will cause permanent damage and all but destroy her bright future.

She is beautiful her technique is awesome. The teachers really know what they're doing

Wow, she looks well young to be on pointe, but her turnout is gorgeous. She will grow to be absolutely amazing

she is so good

I don’t think ppl realize that she looks too younge for point shoes, if you start point shoes at the wrong age your feet will be ruined forever.

So very talented, but please, for now, just go to demi point until u are older. Give your bones a chance to get stronger, which only comes with age.

I love your dancing.

Such grace, such dedication.

This child is exceptional. I am amazed at her perfect technique, grace, and form.

@Wee162

7 ай бұрын

Not with that hyperextended knee! That is NOT perfect form!

@user-kz3kk4pm1v

6 ай бұрын

​@@Wee162not perfect for you ,for her is perfect 😊

My dream is to do ballet my mom and my dad won’t let me because they say it’s too expensive

@BairMendoza

Жыл бұрын

It’s incredible what you can start to learn from KZread. Good luck!

@The_dance_queen14

Жыл бұрын

@@BairMendoza but where can I get the most affordable point shoes

@myahhendrickson4286

Жыл бұрын

@@The_dance_queen14I strongly recommend not starting on point first. Most dancers wait at least 10 years of taking classes. If you start when you’re not ready you could really hurt yourself. Stay safe ❤

@The_dance_queen14

Жыл бұрын

@@myahhendrickson4286 so what do I start with

@urbestie.michelle

Жыл бұрын

flat shoes

So elegant 😮

Go, Violet, go 😍😍😍😍🩰 ps: I hope her teachers are being super careful with point work since she's so young ❤

Gorgeous!

Ι think she is young for pointe..