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What is a substitute for pointe shoes?
There is none. You need to be professionally fiitted for pointe shoes. If money is an issue then I strongly suggest using the Jet box Glue which is used to make pointe shoes last longer. Search for them on the internet. I heard this helps a lot!
What is Pointe who started this ballet trend?
Pointe is the art of dancing on the tip of your toes. It is done by using Pointe shoes, which have Pointe ribbons which support the dancers ankles and also the shoes have plaster of Paris in the toes to suppourt her feet. En Pointe takes years of work (as you can guess, I haven't mastered this yet!) ;)
How good are Bloch jetstream pointe shoes?
I got my jetstreams 2 months ago give or take a day and they are amazing! This is my first time on pointe, and they fitted me with gms, and other Bloch styles...but jetstreams were the best for me. They don't come with the little white pillow in the bottom of the box, but that is ok. I don't use any padding inside and it doesn't hurt too bad. I broke them in quite easily (using a door) and they are great so far! Good luck :)
How do you go on pointe without pointe shoes?
Going on pointe without specially made pointe shoes can seriously damage your toes; it can easily break them, dislocate them and cause growth defects.Although, if you just want to try, you can pull yourself up onto pointe using a pull-up bar- but DO NOT put any weight on your toes.
When taking pre-pointe do u use pointe shoes or is it mainly just technice and ankle strengthening?
Depending on the studio you're at, pre-pointe is either preparing your body physically for pointe using regular shoes, or using Demi Pointe shoes. Pointe Prep is to strenghten your ankles, and body. It is the time for teachers to corect sickleing, how you hold yourself, ETC. It usally takes a year to go through pointe prep, (I know because I've been through it myself, I am on pointe) but somtimes it takes longer or shorter. Usually if you haven't gone through your big growthspirt yet you may not get your pointe shoes as soon as you like becasue the teachers don't want you to go through one and end up hurting yourself whenyou are on pointe
Where to get ballet shoes with flat tips?
these are called pointe shoes and you should get them when your teacher says that you are ready...you can get them at any dance store that sells ballet shoes, and i would recommend using Suffolk or Blochs.
What can prevent ballerinas from getting bunions?
When ballerinas were pointe shoes, they protect their feet from bunions by using lamb's wool, toe tape, or silicone, foam, or wool toe pads.
Is it bad for ballet if every time you pointe your foot your 2nd toe goes over your big toe?
This is not necessarily a good thing. You might want to see a ballet shoe fitter to discuss options for shoes, especially if you do pointework. I myself would suggest using rubber spacers if you dance en pointe.
What sort of animal to ballet dancers use in there pointe shoes?
It's not really considered 'using an animal' but we use lambs wool for extra comfort and support for blisters. So it's just the wool of a lamb but not an animal.
Did people make the shoes by hands?
there is machines that make shoes , and there is people that make shoes with there hands , when you make it with your hands you have to use tools , but for the most part you are using your hands , ( well your using your hands when you use the tools , lol ) did you know? : did you know that on p.s. i love you the wife was a shoe designer , at almost the end , and she mad the shoes with her hands .( something thought you might wanna know )
When are pointe shoes used?
Pointe shoes are the type of ballet slipper that allows enough support for the dancer to go fully up on their toes. You should NOT use these until you are over the age of 13, or if you have weak ankles. If you have weak ankles, excersize them by pointing and flexing using a rubber excersize band to provide resisitance. These are used when the dancer is strong enough to perform an entire routine on their toes, with the exception of preparatory movements (such as a plie before a turn) or when landing a jump.
You started using pointe shoes and your feet kill so should you worry?
not really their supposed to but if they hurt really bad try using lambs wool its very soft. and make sure you havefootpads too. do not for any reason use cotton that makes it hurt worse.
