by Amy Brandt | Aug 10, 2020 | Ask Amy, Training
I’m 14, and I feel totally stable and on my box on my right foot on pointe. But my left foot? Not so much. How can I fix the problem of being on one box and not all the way on the other? —Summer I spoke with Judy Weiss, master pointe shoe fitter for Grishko USA,...
by Gavin Larsen | May 5, 2020 | Health & Body, Training
Despite the seemingly endless pointe shoe brands and styles to choose from, many dancers find themselves plagued by common, and often painful, problems. Stubbornly twisting shanks, baggy heels, incessant corns or a sickled look can be signs you need a different size,...
by Josephine Lee | Jan 15, 2020 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Training, Viral Videos
Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop talks about what to do if one of your feet is stronger than the other. She’s fitting Becca, who’s struggling to get over her box on the...
by Josephine Lee | Jan 9, 2020 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Training, Viral Videos
Competition season is right around the corner… ThePointeShop’s Josephine Lee fits a student headed to Youth America Grand Prix to help her find the performance shoes that will allow her to “put her best foot forward” and impress the...
by Josephine Lee | Jan 2, 2020 | Training, Trending, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop gives tips on how to find the best fit if your pointe shoes feel...
by Josephine Lee | Nov 21, 2019 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Training, Viral Videos
ThePointeShop ‘s Josephine Lee gives some of her top tips on finding the best fit for dancers prone to...
by Josephine Lee | Aug 3, 2019 | Health & Body, Viral Videos
Have narrow feet? This video is for you. Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop goes through pointe shoe fitting for extra narrow feet, and explains how to make your feet look their best regardless of...
by Josephine Lee | Jul 4, 2019 | Health & Body, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop explains some of the surprising reasons why dancers might have a hard time getting over their pointe shoes. Pointe Shoe Fitting Tips for Getting Over Your...