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Everything You Need to Know About Pointe Shoe Ribbons

Everything You Need to Know About Pointe Shoe R...

What do ribbons do? Satin or stretch ribbon? Where should I place them in the shoe? Should I loop my ribbons? How do I sew my pointe shoe ribbons?

Everything You Need to Know About Pointe Shoe R...

What do ribbons do? Satin or stretch ribbon? Where should I place them in the shoe? Should I loop my ribbons? How do I sew my pointe shoe ribbons?

How to Find 7/8 Pointe

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,...

Why Are My Toes Curling en Pointe?

Why Are My Toes Curling en Pointe?

Curling toes not only limits your ability to thrive en pointe, but increases blisters and joint pressure. Let us help!

Why Are My 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

Blister Protection en Pointe

Struggling with blisters en pointe? Test out these products to protect against friction in your pointe shoes.

Blister Protection en Pointe

Struggling with blisters en pointe? Test out these products to protect against friction in your pointe shoes.

Understand the Anatomy of Your Pointe Shoes

Understand the Anatomy of Your Pointe Shoes

New to pointe? Understanding the anatomy of your pointe shoes is the first step toward dancing comfortably and confidently. Learn what each part does, how it affects fit, and simple...

Understand the Anatomy of Your Pointe Shoes

New to pointe? Understanding the anatomy of your pointe shoes is the first step toward dancing comfortably and confidently. Learn what each part does, how it affects fit, and simple...

Are My Pointe Shoes Dead?

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...