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Have you ever wondered how many pointe shoes a professional dancer goes through in a day/week or month? This article may give you some insight into the lives of dancers and their beloved pointe shoes. The life of a pointe shoe depends wholly on the extent of pointe...
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Podiatry and pointe work can be a really beneficial combination. Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and the lower leg. Going en pointe for the first time is a sign of a dancer’s maturation...
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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...
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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’. ...
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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...
