Monday, September 15, 2014

Anatomy of a pointe shoe


Here is an analysis of the parts of a pointe shoe.  I hope it helps dancers better understand what goes on with a pointe shoe and how it affects the foot.

I accidentally left out one part: the profile/crown

This part of the shoe is the thickness of the box when the shoe is sitting sideways.  

2 comments:

  1. There's a lot to know about pointe shoes....

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  2. There certainly is. Stay tuned for future posts and videos with more info about pointe shoes! Right now I have posts in the works pertaining to fitting, making them last, padding and taping, and sewing ribbon and elastic. Check out my YouTube channel for some reviews of the specific brands and styles of shoes I've used.

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