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Top Tip #5 – Breaking In Your First Pointe Shoes

Top Tip #5 – Breaking In Your First Pointe Shoes

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“Breaking in” your first pointe shoes is often very misunderstood.  My firm belief is if you are genuinely strong enough to be en pointe and you have purchased a pair of pointe shoes specifically designed for a beginner en pointe, then you should only need...
Top Tip #4 – First Pointe Shoe Fitting

Top Tip #4 – First Pointe Shoe Fitting

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Your first pointe shoe fitting is quite possibly the most important part of going en pointe.  It goes without saying that you should be fitted by an experienced shoe fitter, and I recommend you make a prior appointment to ensure there is ample time.  There are many...
Top Tip #3 – Dead Pointe Shoes

Top Tip #3 – Dead Pointe Shoes

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You may often hear a dancer say that their pointe shoes are ‘dead’.  Sounds rather strange, since they were never ‘alive’.  Although, if you are ever lucky enough to observe a pair of pointe shoes being made from scratch, it seems they do have quite ‘a life’.  ...
Top Tip #2 – Maintaining Pointe Shoes

Top Tip #2 – Maintaining Pointe Shoes

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Maintaining pointe shoes in good condition is about constant maintenance.  Let’s face it, pointe shoes are rather expensive, and we should do all we can to keep them in tip top condition.  The first step to maintaining pointe shoes is to use a small nail brush to...
Top Tip #1 – Pointe Shoe Ribbon Placement

Top Tip #1 – Pointe Shoe Ribbon Placement

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Are you confused about your pointe shoe ribbon placement? It seems there are many varied opinions on the subject, but really, they are either too far forward, too far back, or just right. Only you will be able to correctly position the ribbons on your shoes. Pointe...

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