I'm 12 and on Pointe, but I have friends who started around 11'ish. It's really fun, and like everyone else said, it hurt a lot at the beginning, but it's getting loads better. Ohhhh, if you get Blisters and to cover up your big toe, use second skin. Works miracless :] Also, my teacher cut a part of my shoe so that it feels a lot better.

I have very little arch though so it can be a lot tougher.

I love it! :]