by Cindy Lugo(Note from Opus Artistic Director Brooke Evans: The following is one of the best articles I've found online that deals with the topic of pointe readiness - it really covers all the bases!)The age range is wide and heavily debated. Some teachers say a child should start pointe work at eight, others twelve, and still others even older or younger. But how do you know the right answer for your child, your student or yourself? One of the major considerations is bone ossification, wh [...]
