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How to Choose the Right Ribbons and Elastics for Your Pointe Shoes

How to Choose the Right Ribbons and Elastics for Your Pointe Shoes

by Josephine Lee | Jan 21, 2018 | Health & Body, Training, Viral Videos

Stretch or non-stretch ribbons? Mesh or traditional elastics? Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop explains the differences between four different types of ribbons and two different types of elastics to make sure that...
How to Choose the Perfect Pointe Shoe Toe Pads

How to Choose the Perfect Pointe Shoe Toe Pads

by Josephine Lee | Dec 12, 2017 | Training, Viral Videos

There are a ton of different kinds of toe pads out there, and even more opinions about them. It’s all about finding the perfect balance between control and comfort. Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop reviews five...
5 Things To Do Before a Professional Pointe Shoe Fitting

5 Things To Do Before a Professional Pointe Shoe Fitting

by Josephine Lee | Aug 5, 2017 | Career, Training, Viral Videos

Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop encourages dancers, if possible, to get a professional pointe shoe fitting. But just making an appointment isn’t enough—you have to come...
The 4 Most Important Factors in Choosing Pointe Shoes

The 4 Most Important Factors in Choosing Pointe Shoes

by Josephine Lee | Jul 14, 2017 | Viral Videos, Your Training

With dozens of different brands and hundreds of different models, choosing the right pointe shoe can be a daunting task. Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California based The Pointe Shop is here to guide you through figuring out what kind of box, shape,...
Stay Away From These 5 Dangerous Mistakes on Pointe

Stay Away From These 5 Dangerous Mistakes on Pointe

by Josephine Lee | Jul 7, 2017 | Training, Viral Videos, Your Training

Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee shares advice on five common yet dangerous mistakes that she sees dancers make while on pointe from curling their toes inside their shoes to the ever-controversial...
The 5 Most Common Pointe Shoe Myths

The 5 Most Common Pointe Shoe Myths

by Josephine Lee | Jul 1, 2017 | Training, Trending, Viral Videos

Do you think that stronger feet need stronger shoes? Or that dancing on pointe is going to ruin your feet forever? Josephine Lee of the California based The Pointe Shop is back to explain (and debunk) five of the most common pointe shoe myths out there. 5 Common...
5 Ways to Make Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer

5 Ways to Make Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer

by Josephine Lee | Jun 16, 2017 | Career, Training, Viral Videos, Your Training

Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee is back with more advice. This time, she’s here to share five ways to make your pointe shoes last longer. 5 Ways to Make Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer...
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