by Katie Slattery | Sep 6, 2024 | Pointe+, Training
Have you noticed the option to purchase three-quarter-shanked pointe shoes from your shoe supplier or seen a friend removing part of the shank from her shoes? Many dancers prefer the feel of a three-quarter shank; it can improve the look of your foot on pointe and...
by Alexandra Martin | Dec 6, 2021 | Training
As dancers return to long rehearsal days and performances, pointe shoe demand is on the rise. And yet, a reduction in manufacturing caused by supply-chain delays means professionals and students alike may face long wait times for back-ordered pointe shoes. That means...
by Josephine Lee | Feb 25, 2019 | Training
This week, master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop answers another of your pointe shoe questions: “I personally don’t have very flexible feet. I started pointe a year ago, so I was wondering if you could talk about...
by Josephine Lee | Apr 19, 2018 | Training, Viral Videos
If you’re dancing on pointe, both flexibility and strength in your feet are crucial. But most of us need to work on one more than the other. Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop is back with three ways to know which...
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...