(Point to head.)And right on top was a funny, old hat. (Chorus)She had two hairs in her head. (Hold up two fingers.)One was alive and the other was dead. (Chorus)She had two eyes in her head. (Point to eyes.)One was purple and the other was red. (Chorus)She had two teeth in her mouth.
Pointe is dangerous work, but if at right age, strength, and proper care, dancers do it. Please do not let your child go en pointe until further ballet training and she is in her early teens. Source(s): Almost 16 years ballet 11 years en pointe.
In general, these are the criteria for readiness for pointe shoes: Commitment. Most dancers need at least two to four years of training in ballet technique, with a good attendance record, before going on pointe. Other forms of dance, or classes that mix ballet with other forms, donât count.