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 Marissa DeSantis | May 10, 2018 | Editors' List: The Goods
Finding the right pointe shoe is hard enough. But as any serious ballet dancer can tell you, it’s only half the battle. The padding you pair with your pointe shoes plays a big role in your ability to stay on your toes pain-free (or close to it) through classes...