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Just when we thought pointe shoe construction couldn’t get any more personal, enter the age...

Pointe shoes are one of the most fascinating inventions to dancers and non-dancers alike....

Earning your first pair of pointe shoes can be very exciting, especially for an adult. If your...

Ballet technique starts with the five positions of the feet. Unlike other dance forms where the...

Whether you’re new to pointe or already mastering fouettés, here’s a list of 10...

In speech, to “articulate” means the ability to express oneself clearly and fluidly....

It’s almost every student’s dream to dance on pointe. But it’s not easy, and...

Feet are a big deal in ballet. Students and professionals alike obsess over how their feet look,...

Pointework takes a toll on your feet. Placing your entire body weight onto the equivalent of a...

The best way to break in your pointe shoes is simply by wearing them. Your body temperature and...

There’s nothing more nerve-wracking for a dancer than a slippery dance floor. The most...

It’s a dream for many adult students to progress to pointe. It certainly isn’t...

Getting your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most exciting experiences as an adult...

Ballet shoes, or technique shoes, are the basic, light-weight shoes worn by all ballet dancers....