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What about ballet shoes? Which soft slippers are best?My daughter just started learning ballet. I hear all sorts of advice about shoes, so I'm a bit confused. Which soft slippers are best? Are pointe shoes made of wood? When can I try pointe? Many thanks Jennifer January 3, 2012 | In Questions | 2 Comments2 Responses to “What about ballet shoes? Which soft slippers are best?”Leave a Reply |
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Pointe should only be taken when your dance teachers says so. You need to have a strong dance techinque, strong calfs and ankles and have a least one year dance training maybe even 2 or 3. Choosing canvas or leather for dance shoes is really a personal choice. For me I prefer leather. I find that they are longer lasting, more supportive, better fit but are a pain to sew on ribbons. They can be a lot more money but they last longer then canvas. Try them both and see what suits you better!
I’d recommend full sole shoes for young feet as they will help her develop strong arches, which will enable her to maintain a good technique for pointe later on. Split soled shoes are only really suitable for people with very weak or flat arches, that require a more enhanced aesthetic line. Working the feet well at the beginning will ensure the foundations are there for building on as she progresses in her studies. Always have your first pairs of shoes professionally fitted (even leather/canvas flats) as they should fit snugly and are generally a size (or more) smaller than ‘street shoe’ size. As to pointe shoes, her teacher will be the judge of when she is ready as only they can tell when a student is sufficiently progressed in strength and technique. Putting in the hard work at the start will ensure she has a long and fun career in dance – good luck!