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Everything about Pointe shoes
What are pointe shoes?
Pointe shoes are a type of ballet shoes dancers wear specifically to do pointe work. Normal ballet shoes are soft and flat. Pointe shoes have a hard box (toe part) of the shoe that allows dancers to dance on the tips of their toes.
What are pointe shoes made of?
Pointe shoes are made of a mix of fabric and glue, as well as satin, leather or suede, and cotton. The rigid box of the shoe is made purposefully hard in order for dancers to dance on top of it. Layers and layers of fabric and glue traditionally make up the box. The outside of the shoe is satin, while the sole or the outside platform of the shoe is made of either leather or suede and more layers of fabric and glue.
When can dancers start to go on pointe?
A dancer’s toes, feet, and ankles must be very strong in order to do pointe work. If not, then dancers will risk injury and can damage to their feet. Dancers are also encouraged not to go on pointe too early as starting pointe work at too young an age can also stunt the growth of their feet. Usually, dancers age 11 to 13 start pointe work after years of ballet training.
Is it painful to dance on pointe?
When first starting to dance on pointe, it can be painful as your toes are not used to the feeling. However, as dancers get stronger and dance on pointe more frequently, the pain subsides and your feet will get more accustomed to the shoes and the feeling of being on pointe.
Do male dancers wear pointe shoes?
Normally, only female dancers dance on pointe and wear pointe shoes! However, many professional male dancers also try pointe work in order to strengthen their feet. Modern ballets have male dancers wearing pointe shoes only for comedic effect. The all-male drag ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo all dance on pointe.
Pointe Shoes Collection
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Prelude Professional pointe shoes
Prélude provides thanks to its box, its flexible sole and the width, an excellent support for the foot. Its pointe protector inside the shoe gives a real comfort for the dancers.
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