Best Pointe Shoes for Beginners
I'm often asked what are the best pointe shoes for beginners. I wish there was an easy answer, and I'm sure every ballet school in the country feels the same! Unfortunately, the best pointe shoe for any beginner has more to do with the shape of her foot than her… Continue reading
What Shape is My Foot?
You may have heard the names Grecian, Egyptian and Giselle (or peasant) bandied around when discussing pointe shoes. These are all foot shapes - or to be more strictly accurate, toe configurations. They're very important, because they are the first step in determining what shoes will fit you, and what… Continue reading
Foot Shape #2
Your foot shape isn't something most people think about, is it? But when you're ready to buy your first pair of pointe shoes, the shape of your foot suddenly becomes important - because it determines which make and model of pointe shoe will suit you. In fact, it may even… Continue reading
Fitting Pointe Shoes – some real life examples
Dancers are often advised not to buy their first pointe shoes online. If you're wondering why, here are some real life examples of buying pointe shoes and how they are fitted in a shop:
How to Fit Russian Pointe Shoes
These clips are a helpful guide to getting the right fit in Russian Pointe Shoes
How to fit Pointe Shoes – Points to Watch
These clips are made by the Russian Pointe Shoe manufacturer, but they give a good summary of points to look out for, that are applicable to all makes of pointe shoe:
How to Fit Pointe Shoes
The better your pointe shoes fit, the easier it will be to get up on pointe and stay there, and the less trouble you'll have with blisters, bunions and bleeding.
I see a lot of dancers wearing pointe shoes that are too small. Always wear your usual tights and your… Continue reading
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