Clean Pointe Shoes!
Penny asks:
I got this spot of dirt on my Suffolk spotlights and soon I have to take my ballet intensive pictures. I'm afraid that it'll show so any ways to clean it off without really ruining my pointe shoes?
Answer:
How annoying! You get a beautiful new pair of… Continue reading
Strong Feet
Jesinta asks:
I have been on pointes for about 5 years now, I had strong feet but now they are stronger and pointe shoes are only lasting around a week or two pushed. They are soft after 15 minutes of dance. I had Bloch Asperation and loved them - they… Continue reading
First Pointe Shoe Fitting -What do I need?
Sarah asks:
First pointe shoe fitting tomorrow! Its goes without say that I am so excited! My teacher is SO strict about letting people up, so I am so proud as well! Can you explain to me how the fitting will work tomorrow? Do I wear tights? I am working… Continue reading
Pointe Shoes as Decor?
Chantae asks:
Hi, i'm not a ballet dancer and my goal is not to dance as a pro. I just would like to have a pair to wear from time to time and admire (without dancing) the beauty of them. Most of the time they will be hanging as decoration.… Continue reading
How to Heal and Prevent Bruised Toenails
Catherine P asks:
How do you heal and prevent bruised toe nails? My big toe nail is all blue and black, it has been this way for a month and has not gotten any better. I have a show in 3 weeks and the many hops on pointe cause extreme… Continue reading
First Pointe Shoes – What is the Right Age to Start Pointe Work
When a girl starts ballet, her dream is that one day, she'll be dancing effortlessly on her toes on stage in a beautiful tutu, her feet encased in a pair of gleaming pink satin pointe shoe It's no wonder that in ballet schools, the equivalent of "Are we there… Continue reading
My Pointe Shoes Shouldn’t Fit!
Caitlin wrote:
My pointe shoes now are medium profiled, but my feet are high profiled (2 inches exactly)... Mine now fit really well, how is this? If helpful, I have Bloch Aspiration's.
Answer:
Caitlin, if the shoes are fitting you well, don't sweat it! You've just discovered a very important… Continue reading
