This British brand is known worldwide as the major supplier
of pointe shoes to professional ballet companies. Freed also produces dancewear for ballet
academies across Europe.
pronunciation
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Freed = exactly as written, Chacott = Shuh- kott
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website
| freedoflondon.com |
styles of dance included
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ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, tap, character
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types of items
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shoes, bodywear, accessories, warm-ups, streetwear
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country of origin
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UK
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price point
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moderate to luxury
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quality
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very good
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availability
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Some availability in local dancewear stores in the US and
abroad. Chacott flagship stores in NYC
and other large cities worldwide. Some items available on discountdance.com. Full availability on official website.
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sizing
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pointe shoes: true to size (UK sizing—to convert from US street size,
subtract 2 to 2.5).
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Jillian’s top pick
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Freed Studio II pointe shoes—the shape is generic and comes in 4 widths to accommodate many foot types.
A good introduction to Freed shoes for a budding professional. (suitable for advanced ballet dancers only)
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Jillian’s item to avoid
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none to speak of
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