by Josephine Lee | Jun 6, 2019 | Training, Viral Videos
If you have a shank that twists off your heel, this is the video for you. Here, Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop discusses twisting shanks, plus, how your feet change over time and why it’s important to get fitted...
by Josephine Lee | May 31, 2019 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Training, Viral Videos
This week, Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop talks fitting dancers in their first pair of pointe shoes. She compares two models to share what’s crucial for first-time dancers on...
by Josephine Lee | May 24, 2019 | Training, Trending, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop is back with advice on vamp length. She explains how to figure out the right vamp length for you based on the dimensions of your foot, and the advantages and disadvantages of different vamp...
by Amy Brandt | May 16, 2019 | Ask Amy, Pointe Shoe Tips
I got professionally fitted and my shoes were fine in the store. Now in class, the vamp is digging into my foot in demi-pointe and the heel is sliding off. Is it the size, the width or both? —Mandi I consulted with Mary Carpenter, a professional fitter whose popular...
by Josephine Lee | May 9, 2019 | Training, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop dives into pointe shoe sinking: what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to avoid it. Plus, Lee shares some thoughts on toe pad...
by Josephine Lee | Mar 26, 2019 | Health & Body, Trending, Viral Videos
This week, master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop answers another of your pointe shoe questions: “How come my pointe shoes fit perfectly at the fitting and don’t anymore at home?” Lee explains the ways that your...
by Josephine Lee | Mar 15, 2019 | Training, Viral Videos
Working with dancers in the pre-professional division at Ballet West Academy, master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop shares all of her best tips for fitting dancers with long, tapered...
by Josephine Lee | Sep 13, 2018 | Career, Training, Viral Videos
Earlier this summer, we followed master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop as she made her on a pointe shoe fitting tour around the West Coast and California. Now she’s back, this time on a 45-day tour from California to...