If you are new to pointe shoes, learning how to tie them so that they stay looking pretty is a part of the package. If you are a ballet teacher, you’ll want to be able to show your students the proper way to tie ribbons. This video on YouTube is a good one for going over the basics.
I used to use hairspray to keep my ribbons tucked in for performances. Every dancer comes up with their own tricks for keeping things neat and tidy. Feel free to share if you have something to add…I love hearing how each dancer does things. It’s always a suprise to see what other people come up with!
I danced with a dancer who actually sewed her ribbons once they were tied and secured. What’s even crazier is that she used one pair for the first act then changed shoes for the second act. So during intermission she would put on a new pair of shoes and sew them again to secure them. But, they never came undone!
Wow! That’s crazy! She must have been quick with the needle and thread! 🙂 I heard of some people using crazy glue before…