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Tying Your Pointe Shoes

June 4, 2010 by 4dancers

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!

History Of Pointe Shoes

November 4, 2009 by 4dancers

Have you ever wondered about the history of pointe shoes?

It is interesting to see how they evolved into what we use today. Modern pointe shoes are a very far cry from what they were many years ago. It’s fascinating to think about what they will be like in the future…

When I was actively dancing, I used lamb’s wool to wrap my toes when I first started out on pointe. I found it to be miserable–it shifted around like mad, and wadded up in all the wrong places inside my shoe. As soon as my feet toughened up I switched to paper towel. A rather unorthodox substance, but it worked well for me. Some dancers I know used nothing, or toe pads… [Read more…]

All About Pointe Shoes

October 20, 2009 by 4dancers

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shoes If you are looking to learn more about pointe shoes, take a look at Gaynor Minden. This site talks about everything from the anatomy of a pointe shoe to the history of pointe. They also have a comprehensive fitting guide–and I do mean comprehensive.

Take a look and enjoy. The site is very well done overall and their products are all very lovely.

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