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How to Find 7/8 Pointe
Articulation is an essential element of pointe work and makes the audience gasp from its simple beauty. Distinguishing between full pointe and demi-pointe with the progressions in between is difficult,...
How to Find 7/8 Pointe
Articulation is an essential element of pointe work and makes the audience gasp from its simple beauty. Distinguishing between full pointe and demi-pointe with the progressions in between is difficult,...
Toes Curling en Pointe
Curling toes not only limits your ability to thrive en pointe, but increases blisters and joint pressure. Let us help!
Toes Curling en Pointe
Curling toes not only limits your ability to thrive en pointe, but increases blisters and joint pressure. Let us help!
Blister Protection en Pointe
Not only do blisters hurt, they can cause larger problems through infection and injuries as you accommodate for the sensitive skin while dancing. Test out these products to protect against...
Blister Protection en Pointe
Not only do blisters hurt, they can cause larger problems through infection and injuries as you accommodate for the sensitive skin while dancing. Test out these products to protect against...
Understand the Anatomy of Your Pointe Shoes
Identify patterns of wear, ask questions, and stay informed about your shoes. Check out the diagram and our notes on what you should consider about various parts of the shoe.
Understand the Anatomy of Your Pointe Shoes
Identify patterns of wear, ask questions, and stay informed about your shoes. Check out the diagram and our notes on what you should consider about various parts of the shoe.
Are My Pointe Shoes Dead?
We walk a fine line as dance students between extending the life of our shoes and retiring them to prevent injury. Plus, temperature, class load, and performance demands all impact...
Are My Pointe Shoes Dead?
We walk a fine line as dance students between extending the life of our shoes and retiring them to prevent injury. Plus, temperature, class load, and performance demands all impact...
When do I Buy my Second Pair of Pointe Shoes?
My first pair of pointe shoes were dead for a month before anyone mentioned how unsupportive they were... delayed my training and created the muscle memory of overusing the Achilles’...
When do I Buy my Second Pair of Pointe Shoes?
My first pair of pointe shoes were dead for a month before anyone mentioned how unsupportive they were... delayed my training and created the muscle memory of overusing the Achilles’...