What’s it like to dance on pointe?

I’m an adult beginner and I love watching people dance en pointe.

What does it feel like, physically and emotionally? What did it feel like the first time you went en pointe?

I really am curious to hear your experiences and live vicariously through you because I am years away.

Edit: Thank you SO MUCH for all the replies! I completely forgot I made this post so coming back to reddit 22 hours later was a bit of a shock, haha. I have to get back to studying so I can’t reply to everyone right now but oh my gosh was that an enjoyable read. Thank you!!!!