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If you are a beginner en pointe, it is preferable to have a short to medium vamp length, rather than a long one. The reason for this is to enable you to attain full contact with the platform on the floor with relative ease. (However, the shape of your foot and...
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I have been asked ‘How Can I Stop Blisters En Pointe’ all too often which has prompted me to write the reasons for the occurrence of the blisters and prevention methods. Friction between your toes and your pointe shoe will typically result in blisters en...
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Matching ballet tights with pointe shoes may be a personal choice, a ballet company policy or artistic director’s wish or simply your teacher’s preference; however, if you do decide to matt your pointe shoes, there are a number of factors that you may need...
