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Top Tip #14 – Pointe Readiness
The contentious issue of pointe readiness. Young dancers will always wonder why their friend may be ready for going en pointe before they are. This decision is usually taken quite personally, and shouldn’t be, because often the variables are out of your control....
Top Tip #13 – Switching Shoe Styles
Young dancers often think that they should stick to the one style of shoe, however, as we are spoilt for choice, I think it is a wise idea to switch shoe styles until you find the style that suits you best. I think switching shoe styles whilst you are a student is a...
Top Tip #12 – Switching Pointe Shoes
Have you ever tried to switch your pointe shoes from left to right for some reason? It can be done, but there are a few practical things you may need to consider first. Switching pointe shoes from left to right is possible, however, in order to do this successfully,...
Top Tip #11 – Attaching Elastoribs
Elastoribs are a fantastic invention for reducing the amount of tension on the achilles tendon, particularly if dancers tie their ribbons on far too tightly. There are a few handy tips that are well worth considering before you start attaching elastoribs; When you...
Top Tip #10 – The Life Of A Pointe Shoe
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...
