I'm going up on pointe for the first time in ballet?

any tips , exercises, secrets, that you would be willing to share with me? also what shoes should i get. i have a long narrow foot with a higher arch.

I'm going up on pointe for the first time in ballet?performing shows

Your teacher and the store should be recommending shoes. I'm also a big fan of Gaynor Mindens. They are more expensive, but last longer and are FAR more comfortable than the other cardboard based pointe shoes.

The best thing you can do for exercise is to continue taking ballet classes in regular shoes at least 3 hours a week, doing lots of releves and foot stretches at home, and constantly working on turnout and flexibility.

Good luck to you and congrats on going en pointe!

I'm going up on pointe for the first time in ballet?say yes opera theater

well i have a higher arch as well and i find that Bloch is a really good brand and you could also use Ouch pouches if your teacher let's you...they kinda help....
During the day when you know you are going to have to go on point do alot of feet rolls cuz it dosnt only put the pressure on your toes....
Be sure to get your pointe shoes professionally fitted so they support your feet well. Also, if your instructor will allow you, use "bunnies" for your toes to protect them. I also found that putting vaseline between your toes if your feet sweat helps to keep them from cracking and chafing.

The secret to dancing on pointe is not as much in your feet as it is your knees and legs. Do a lot of deep knee bends and stretches to get warmed up before the pointe work. Make sure you do a lot of work on the floor and at the barre before attempting dancing on pointe.

I have a long narrow foot with a higher arch also and I found that LaMendola shoes suited my feet well. Again I encourage you to go to a dance shoe specialist for a good fitting.

Enjoy yourself ballerina!
i had the exact same problem when I first went on pointe, I have long narrow feet too, and a very high arch. Since not many dancers have big feet you want to find a shoe that will make your feet look smaller, I suggest capezio glisse'

Some excercizes you can do to break in your shoes are crossing one leg in front of the other, and pushing on the arch of your foot.
be prepared: even if the shoes fit you perfectly it is still gonna hurt
The only shoe I've ever liked isGaynor Minden. I have a high arch and a really strong foot and I tend to break other shoes in 2-3 weeks. GM's last for 6-8 weeks (I'm talking about being on 5-6 days a week a couple hours a day) If you aren't using them quite that much they'd last even longer. Strengthen your ankles so you don't roll your foot at all. Use the big rubber bands - they're great. You can find them in a lot of stores or online or catologues like Discount Dancewear
i started point last year. so i've had some bad times on pointe caz i didn't know wat i was doing so i'll help caz i dont want u to make the same mastakes that i did. so... start with feet rolls before u do anything hard if u dont u could pull a muscle then it hurts to walk. also get shoes that fit u. dont get ones that r to big caz then they can fall off while ur on pointe. and u'll twist ur ankle. also dont do to much. make sure ur ready. if u go ur on pointe but u cant get all the way up or u cant saty still ur not ready. good luck and make sure u have ouch pads caz if u dont blisters