by Hannah Maria Hayes | Jul 16, 2025 | Company Life, Dance and Fashion, Pointe+, Training
What does the full lifespan of your tights, leotards, and shoes look like—including the time before you bought them and after they’re no longer useable? Most dancewear contains synthetic fabrics and materials derived from fossil fuels that, once discarded, can take...
by Linnea Swarting | Apr 20, 2021 | Health & Body
Ballet dancers are known for their empathy and willingness to improve, so it is no surprise that many are educating themselves about the environment and incorporating sustainable habits into their lives. “I recently read that there are more microplastics in our...
by Zoe G. Phillips | Dec 22, 2020 | News, Wellness
Katherine Hartsell spends a lot of time thinking about what sustainability means to dancers. She’s the face behind Jai-Dee Dancewear, founded in 2018, which sells leotards made from regenerated nylon fiber that comes from fishing nets, industrial plastics and...