Quiz Yourself: Are You Ready For Pointe Shoes?

It is the one thing every aspiring dancer is longing for; being approved for it is a veritable rite of passage. It is also what marks out the ethereal quality of the ballerina, the way she seems to be floating on air. But pointe shoes are no laughing matter. As eager as you might be to start, please remember that going en pointe too early may well ruin your ballet career, and your feet to boot. Take this quick test to assess whether you should consider the move en pointe or whether it might just be a little too early.