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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...

When to Buy Your Second Pair of Pointe Shoes (And Why Waiting Too Long Is Risky)

When to Buy Your Second Pair of Pointe Shoes (A...

Dancing in dead pointe shoes increases injury risk and can delay training progress, especially for teen and adult beginners whose feet are stronger and break shoes faster.

When to Buy Your Second Pair of Pointe Shoes (A...

Dancing in dead pointe shoes increases injury risk and can delay training progress, especially for teen and adult beginners whose feet are stronger and break shoes faster.

Everything Relevé

Everything Relevé

How many relevés do you execute in a day? How many times do you flex and point the foot? Understand how these movements occur anatomically and what exercises condition the...

Everything Relevé

How many relevés do you execute in a day? How many times do you flex and point the foot? Understand how these movements occur anatomically and what exercises condition the...