compressible feet

[Guest sally-mandy]

Dear All,

 

Can someone tell me what compressible feet are? I tried this question a few weeks ago. I have tried a search but can't really figure out what the term means.

 

Thanks!

[Victoria Leigh]

Sally-mandy, try checking out the Pointe Shoe Forum. Danielle DeVor has explained this over there, and she does it much better than I can!

[Guest sally-mandy]

Thanks, Ms Leigh. I guess it is an issue that matters when people go en pointe? I am not going to do that. So maybe I need to ask about flexible feet. Mine are flexible, but I fall off demi-pointe easily--more than I used to 6 months ago. Is it because I just don't have the strength I need yet?

[Victoria Leigh]

Sounds like ankle strength not as good as it could be, but, it could also stem from alignment and weight placement issues, ab strength, and even quad and calf strength. So, you need to talk to your teacher and try to determine where the weaknesses are and what to do to strengthen these areas. Pilates might be helpful for you.

[Guest sally-mandy]

Thank you. I'm starting Pilates and will ask my teacher for more info since she can see my feet.

[Guest pink tights]

. It certainly will not replace a good pilates class--but I do think it's a nice supplement.

[Guest sally-mandy]

Pink Tights: Thanks, I had not heard of the book. I will look for it!