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...