Pointe Shoes!

Kylie has been told since she was very little, that girls get to go on pointe when they are twelve years old.  I think she has always watched the older girls and has looked forward to that day.  I don't think that she realized when she turned twelve, that she would be ready for pointe shoes.  The studio teachers wait for the appropriate age and ballet level, and then let you know that you can be fitted for pointe shoes.  One random night I happened to be there at the studio and overheard some of the moms saying that tonight was the night when the girls would find out.  It was fun to watch as the girls opened up the letters with their names on them and realized what was happening.  They were so excited.  I think Kylie was a little bit nervous too.

About a week later, we went to Capezio so that she could get her shoes.

She still has the smallest feet out of anyone her age.  I think the owner was surprised 

at how small of a shoe she needed.  :)

Beautiful feet

Pointe classes have started once a week, and she comes home in a lot of pain.  It is kind of funny watching the girls walk out of class.  They are hobbling and can't wait to take their shoes off.  I am looking forward to the progress she will make in the coming years.  Hopefully her feet don't get too ugly along the way.  :)

This one was taken through a window, but I love it.