Ballet Pointe Shoes
All You'll Ever Need To Know
Ballet Pointe Shoes are a key part of a ballet dancer's journey and a moment every young ballerina hopes to reach. It takes practice, patience and persistence to dance effortlessly on pointe, but it is possible!
As a young dancer, you must be one step ahead and gain as much knowledge as possible on ballet point shoes. It takes time to progress and build the strength to feel strong on pointe.
Pointe work is an exciting journey for every dancer.
However, it certainly is not a natural skill to dance in ballerina slippers.
Remember, those glorious ballerinas you see on stage have been practicing on their pointes for at least 10 years or more.
"Am I Ready for Ballet Pointe Shoes?"
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Of course, every dreaming dancer wants to start wearing pointe ballet shoes. I could not wait to start pointe and I even remember the magical moment right until this day. Although, it was more painful that I expected!
I trusted the guidance of my ballet teacher when I was younger and began pointe work at my local dance school, aged 11 years old.
At some stage, you will reach the time to start pointe work too. It is an entirely individual journey that can depends on many factors such as your age, ability and strength.
If you have not started pointe work yet, but you think you're ready, then be take some time to ask yourself some questions -
How long have you been studying ballet?
Are you stable on your in your ballet flat shoes?
Are you confident in rises and releves on demi-pointe?
Pointe can feel like a real challenge at the beginning, yet it is possible to survive in pointe dance if you know how. Think about pre-pointe training and prepare your feet and ankles for the challenges of real pointe work.
"Ballet Pointe Shoes" painted by © Olivia Holland
Find Your Perfect Ballet Pointe Shoes
Searching for the perfect pair of ballet pointe shoes certainly does take a lot of experimenting. I still even hear professional ballet dancers saying they haven't found their 'perfect' shoes yet. It's like a never-ending process, however, the very first pair you get is really important to get right.
Your pointe shoes must guide you through the early demands of pointe work and be strong and supportive to fit exactly to your foot shape.
Bloch pointe shoes were my very first pair of pointe shoes.
Bloch are strong and supportive with many different styles to choose from.
They were perfect choice for me when I started pointe!
There are also many other pointe shoe brands to choose from including Grishko, Bloch, Gaynor Minden ,Capezio and Freed.
Fitting Your Pointe Shoes
Ballet toe shoes have many crucial components such as the toe box, the shank and the sole. It is essential to get the whole pointe shoe to fit correctly, because if they are slightly too small or narrow it can put your poor feet into more unnecessary pain!
Your pointe shoes should feel snug and you should be able to do a demi-plie with all your toes still staying flat in the shoe, and not squashing together. If the pointe shoes doe not fit right, you are more likely to develop bunions, blisters and sore feet. So, it's really important to be extra cautious!
Don't forget to get your ballet pointe shoes fitted with the padding you are going to wear, as this will make a difference to how the shoe fits.
You can put animal wool in the botom of the shoe, or wear ouch pouches on your toes, which is usually made from a thin layer of gel inside a fabric pouch.
You can also tape the toes with plasters if you have particular pressure points to prevent blisters.
Once you reach a professional dancer your pointe shoes are paid for (which is a real luxury!) unlike when you're a student. I know how it feels to live on a budget with your pointe shoes.
Cheap pointe shoes can be hard to find, as they are generally very expensive. You can make them last longer, but every dancer's pointe shoes will break down eventually because the material naturally softens under heat, usage and pressure.
Did you know?
Often in performances, professional ballet dancers are required to have not just the typical satin pointe shoe. For many shows, I coloured my own pointe shoes! If you ever need black pointe shoes, you can dye them yourself or colour them in with a black permanent marker.
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Exercises to Help Start Pointe Sooner?
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Ballet Exercises - Back to Basics
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Can I Start Pointe At Aged 11?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Switching Two Types of Shoes?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - New Pair of Pointe Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - When will I get En Pointe?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Wrong Shape in Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Daugther's Toe/bone Pain
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Ballet Pointe shoes - Growth Plates
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Am I Ready?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Returning Ballet Dancer
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Teaching Sisters
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - When Can I Wear Pointe Shoes?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - GREAT news from my ballet teacher!
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Russian Pointes or Gaynor Mindens?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Feedback from Ballet Teacher
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Perfect Turns
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Painful Bunions
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Ballet Teachers and Starting Pointe
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Asking My Teacher about Pointe Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Preparing for Pointe
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Expert's Advice Asap!
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Becoming a Professional
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Ballet Pointe Shoes Size
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Pair and Which Type?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Freed Studios Opera
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Ballet Pointe Shoes Practice (2)
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Pointe Shoe Practice
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Flexible Ankles
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Never Done Pointe
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - 9 Fouettes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Arch and Ankle Strength
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Ballet Pointe Shoes -More Flexible Ankles
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Too Old To Try Pointe?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Where to Dance?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Sansha
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Arches and Boxes
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Arches and Boxes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Elastic
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Elastic
Does criss-crossing the elastic on your pointe shoes support your arch better?
-Carolyn
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Foot Alignment
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Ballet Pointe Shoes - Foot Alignment
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Pair of Pointes!
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Too Young for Ballet Pointe Shoes?
Too Young for Ballet Pointe Shoes?
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2nd Pair of Ballet Pointe Shoes
2nd Pair of Ballet Pointe Shoes
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Scared to Ask About Ballet Pointe Shoes
Scared to Ask About Ballet Pointe Shoes
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Choosing Ballet Pointe Shoes
Choosing Ballet Pointe Shoes
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I want Ballet Pointe Shoes
I want Ballet Pointe Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Scared To Ask The Teacher
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Scared To Ask The Teacher
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - En Pointe Sooner?
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Time on Pointe
Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Time on Pointe
Hi,
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Not sure about Pointe Shoe
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Not sure about Pointe Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Pointe class
Ballet Pointe Shoes - First Pointe class
Hello!
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Too Tall?
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Too Tall?
Hi,
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First Ballet Pointe Shoes
First Ballet Pointe Shoes
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Ballet Pointe Shoes - Too Late Starting?
Hi, I'm Remy and im almost 12 years old. I just started ballet this year in september and my ballet teacher …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Help with Starting Pointe
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Help with Starting Pointe: -
My teacher said my feet are ready so I will be starting when I turn 12. That is the age limit at …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Catching up in the Ballet Class
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Catching up in the Ballet Class
How can I catch up to the rest of the girls in my Ballet class? I am a young teen that is just …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - En pointe
Ballet Pointe Shoes - En pointe
As an adult (age mid 40s) learning ballet (4 years of 2-3 classes a week) will I be able to go en pointe? And if so …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - "Big Foot Ballerina "
Ballet Pointe Shoes - "Big Foot Ballerina " : -
I know this site is for pointe shoes but, I have a question about ballet shoes. I have very big feet …
Ballet pointe shoes - When can I get a pair?
Ballet pointe shoes - When can I get a pair?
Shana
I have not been taking ballet for so long but I feel that I am ready for ballet pointe shoes. …
Starting pointe?
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Starting Pointe : -
Hi! I'm starting pointe this summer( having a privet class!!) and I was wondering if you had any tips for …
How do I know which ballet pointe shoes are right for me?
How do I know which ballet pointe shoes are right for me?: -
I typically buy Bloch but there are many variations of them. I need shoes that I can break …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Pre Pointe
Ballet Pointe Shoes Query - What do you do in pre-pointe? : -
Hey!
I was just wondering, what kind of stuff do you do in a pre-pointe class? …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Starting Pointe Work
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Starting Pointe Work: -
hi, i have a question! im 12 and i started ballet at 11. (i also did it 1 year when i was 2) My dance …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Managing Pointe Ballet
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Managing Pointe Ballet : -
Hi!
I know I'm starting pointe soon, and well I pretty much know everything there is to know about …
My First pair of pointe shoes
My First pair of ballet pointe shoes:- Hey girls! This is my little story of how i reached my dream of pointes.
I had never danced before, i was quote …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Are You Ready?
Oh how I long for ballet pointe shoes...:- Everyday I wake up and think about pointe shoes. Sometimes I am looking for my flip flops and say "Where are …
Ballet Pointe Shoes - Managing Your Shoes
My Ballet Pointe Shoes Query - Lasting Longer:- Hiya Odette, I've been dancing on pointe for quite a while now.
I wear Freed and I'm very happy with …
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