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...
by Sierra Hitchcock | Aug 28, 2024 | Career, Company Life, Pointe+
Whether it’s pointe shoes, character shoes, or sneakers, a dancer’s footwear is crucial to their performance. Behind the scenes, shoe managers work to outfit artists with the shoes that will allow them to dance their best in the studio and onstage. Read on to learn...
by Haley Hilton For Dance Magazine | Mar 22, 2024 | News, The Latest
Pacific Northwest Ballet goes through roughly 2,000 pairs of pointe shoes per year. New York City Ballet uses 500 pairs per month during Nutcracker season. Some pros exhaust multiple pairs of shoes in a single performance day. Stats like those raise a big question:...
