by Rebecca Corey for Dance Retailer News | Sep 29, 2026 | News, Pointe Shoe Tips, The Latest, Training
Pointe shoes have a notoriously short lifespan, meaning that thousands end up in the trash each year. So, with so many eco-friendly dancewear brands, like tights and leotards that have been designed to leave a smaller carbon footprint, why do pointe shoes seem to get...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Sep 16, 2026 | Health & Body, Pointe+
As much as Madison Elizabeth Egyud looks forward to the start of each season, there’s one thing she dreads: the inevitable heel blisters that pop up as her feet get used to pointe shoes again. “I’m known for these in our company,” says the American Repertory Ballet...
by Kyra Laubacher for Dance Magazine | Jun 22, 2026 | Career, The Latest
Pointe shoes have looked and functioned about the same since the early 20th century: typically satin-covered, with fortified insoles and boxes made from fabric, paper, and paste. Few designs have strayed too far from this basic look and structure, despite huge...
by Hannah Maria Hayes | Jun 16, 2026 | Pointe+, Summer Study, Training
Preparing for your upcoming summer intensive may be exhilarating, but adding up the bill for tuition, travel, room and board, and dress code requirements can be daunting. One of the most expensive items you’re likely to need are pointe shoes, and since they keep...
by Emily May for Dance Retailer News | Dec 16, 2025 | Profiles
South Florida–born and New York City–based pointe shoe fitter Casey Noble trained in dance at Marymount Manhattan College. Yet it was after dropping out of school that he discovered his passion for dance retail, cutting his teeth working with Bloch and Capezio while...
by Emily May for Dance Retailer News | Jun 11, 2025 | News, The Latest
News of President Trump’s tariffs on imports into the U.S. isn’t exactly new. Since late last year, dance retailers have been inundated with updates on shifting rates and trade deals, making it hard to keep track. What’s clear, though, is that many dance manufacturers...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jan 22, 2025 | Health & Body, Pointe+, Wellness
Throughout her career, Richmond Ballet dancer Naomi Robinson has seen some gnarly feet on other dancers—and not just your typical bunions and calluses. “I’ve seen infected toenails and infected blisters because people didn’t use the proper hygiene all the time,” she...
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...