How many ballet shoes would a professional ballerina wear out per performance?
Josh asked:
I’ve herd of some (ie: Sylvie Guillem) using up two pairs per show, but this seems like an awful lot. what would be average for ballet shoes and pointe shoes?
I’ve herd of some (ie: Sylvie Guillem) using up two pairs per show, but this seems like an awful lot. what would be average for ballet shoes and pointe shoes?
What brand of pointe shoes would be best for a beginner en pointe?
lalaxxheart3 asked:
I am getting my feet fit for pointe shoes over winter break, but I still want to know a few shoes that would be best for beginners. I understand that every foot is different and some brands may be better or worse, but I still want to know. Thank you!
I am getting my feet fit for pointe shoes over winter break, but I still want to know a few shoes that would be best for beginners. I understand that every foot is different and some brands may be better or worse, but I still want to know. Thank you!
What is the difference between pointe shoes and russian ballet shoes?
<3 asked:
For my pre pointe class we need russian ballet shoes so i was just wondering what the difference was between them before i purchased either one.
dance experts please help!
For my pre pointe class we need russian ballet shoes so i was just wondering what the difference was between them before i purchased either one.
dance experts please help!
How do you get the little gel things to stay put inside pointe shoes?
Hannah F asked:
I have the little gel cushions to put at the tip of my pointe shoe. They work really well but its a hassle to have to position them every time I put my shoes on. They came with little stick-on things but they’re not sticky. What do I do to make them stay?
I have the little gel cushions to put at the tip of my pointe shoe. They work really well but its a hassle to have to position them every time I put my shoes on. They came with little stick-on things but they’re not sticky. What do I do to make them stay?
What Is The Difference Between Pointe and Demi-pointe ballet shoes?
kitx_ai asked:
My friend’s birthday is coming up, and I want to buy her a new pair of pointe shoes. After browsing through many online ballet shops, I couldn’t understand what’s the diff between pointe and demi-pointe. & which is better, or which would most ballerinas wear? Thanks!
My friend’s birthday is coming up, and I want to buy her a new pair of pointe shoes. After browsing through many online ballet shops, I couldn’t understand what’s the diff between pointe and demi-pointe. & which is better, or which would most ballerinas wear? Thanks!
Where can I donate used pointe shoes?
Nova asked:
I’m a dancer and I live in NYC. At the ABT studios they have a box in the dressing room where you can donate your used pointe shoes. Does anyone know where else I can donate my pointe shoes? I have lots lying around that I can’t use anymore. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I’m a dancer and I live in NYC. At the ABT studios they have a box in the dressing room where you can donate your used pointe shoes. Does anyone know where else I can donate my pointe shoes? I have lots lying around that I can’t use anymore. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
What is the easiest way to break in your pointe shoes?
Ed asked:
i have new pointe shoes…and they’re extremely painful! how should i go about breaking them in so i’ll be more comfortable at dance class without breaking the soles?
i have new pointe shoes…and they’re extremely painful! how should i go about breaking them in so i’ll be more comfortable at dance class without breaking the soles?
How can I make my pointe shoes last longer?
Stephanie asked:
I am currently using chacotts, and will be moving up onto a hard shank(sp?). I dance for about 1/2 hour on Mondays and Thursdays, and then with rehersals and other things that require me to wear them throughout the week as well- times varying. I seem to go through a pair of shoes every 3 months. What can I do to make my pointe shoes last longer?
I am currently using chacotts, and will be moving up onto a hard shank(sp?). I dance for about 1/2 hour on Mondays and Thursdays, and then with rehersals and other things that require me to wear them throughout the week as well- times varying. I seem to go through a pair of shoes every 3 months. What can I do to make my pointe shoes last longer?
How can i really point my feet in my pointe shoes?
Tiny Dancer asked:
I have asked this question to as many people as i can think of and all i hear is you have to work through your shoe. Does anyone have any other tip to get a full pointed toe in pointe shoes?
I have asked this question to as many people as i can think of and all i hear is you have to work through your shoe. Does anyone have any other tip to get a full pointed toe in pointe shoes?
What pointe shoes make feet look narrower?
asked: I have wider feet than I would like, and I need pointe shoes that will make my feet look longer and narrower. Does anybody know of any? I’ve taken ballet for 8 years, and been en pointe for 4.