Thank you so much for your response Basheva!! Your words were the encouragement I have been seeking. For some reason I always considered the idea of pointe as an adult unreachable. I have noted your e-mail and I appreciate your offer of advice. The last time I took ballet classes, I was not really fit enough to keep up, so right now I am concentrating on my basic fitness level and strength/flexibility before committing to class. Finding a teacher where I live is not easy, but I know an ex-Royal Winnipeg principal who has expressed enthusiam to teach me. Do you have any other preparation suggestions for me? I've included my e-mail address to this if you'd like to e-mail me. Thanks again!!!!![/i]