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Expert: Jennifer - 3/21/2005


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Is there a recommended length of time during a ballet class for a twelve year old to be on pointe?

Answer
There is no specific amount of time that is reccomended... it varies as to the teacher, and how fast the students advance.

Since 12 years old is usually the first year a girl is placed on pointe, typically the girls will start with 10-15 minutes of pointework in class, and only at the barre. Throughout the year, they will build up from there.

Please let me know if theres anything else you're curious about.

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