How to Sew Pointe Shoes

While it may be tempting to ask mom or dad to help you sew your pointe shoes, part of the rite of passage of going 'en pointe' typically includes the responsibility of sewing your own shoes. It may not be perfect at first, but with practice, you will get better and better and will learn what works best for you and your foot. With more experience da...
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Pointe Shoes - Finding the Perfect Fit

Finding the perfect pointe shoe can be a difficult process and can take dancers many tries and countless pairs to get it just right. Your perfect pointe shoe needs to fit like Cinderella's glass slipper - not too small, not too big, just snug and fitted all around your foot. Since the majority of pointe shoes are still handmade, there can still be ...
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Pointe Preparedness - Are You Ready for Pointe?

  Do you dream of donning your first pair of peachy-pink satin pointe shoes? This iconic symbol of the ballerina is aspirational for many young dancers. Though we may want to start pointe right away, it's important that the process is not rushed to decrease the risk of injury. There are many factors to consider when determining if a ballet stu...
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