Pointe Shoes
Sort by:
How to Increase the Lifespan of Pointe ShoesDancing on pointe but find yourself constantly wearing out your shoes? Try these tips for increasing the life of your beloved dancing shoes.- Gaynor Minden Pointe Shoes: Product ReviewGaynor Mindens are more expensive than other brands of pointe shoes. Find out if they are worth the extra cost.
- Ouch Pouches: Product ReviewLearn about the pros and cons of wearing Ouch Pouches while dancing en pointe.
Gel Pads for Pointe ShoesThese four brands of toe pads offer extra support for ballet dancers.- Grishko Pointe Shoes for Narrow FeetDancers with narrow feet struggle to find pointe shoes that fit. These models of Grishko pointe shoes are handmade with the narrow width dancer in mind.
Six Great Brands of Russian Pointe Shoes for Ballet DancersRussian Pointe shoes are superior in quality and appearance. Here are 6 of the most popular Russian pointe shoes.
How to Extend the Life of Your Pointe ShoesTips on how to extent the life of your pointe shoes- Dancing on Pointe: How to Transition from Ballet Slippers to Pointe ShoesOne of the post pivotal moments in a ballet dancer's career is the transition from ballet slippers onto pointe shoes. This is a very exciting time for many young dancers, as the change symbolizes that they have finally progressed.
- Evolution of a Style of ShoeA history of the pointe shoe and its influence on fashion
- Taking Care of Your Pointe Shoesadvice regarding how to care for your new ballet pointe shoes to ensure they have a long life
- History of ShoesLearn how the modern pointe shoe evolved.
- How to Break in a New Pair of Ballet Pointe ShoesHow to break in a new pair of pointe or toe shoes to make dancing easier.
- All Pointe Shoes Are Not Created EqualPampos has all kinds of dance shoes, including Pointe shoes. Check out these important tips on how to find the right dance shoe that gives you the proper fit for your foot.
- On Seeing a Rose in SpringA poem for my daughter.
- How to Improve the Basics of Pirouettes for Pointe Shoe ExercisesClassical ballet technique needs to be understood to build strength for pirouettes and for ballet classes in pointe shoes. Knowing the finer details of your daily routines gives you an extra advantage to the use of your core muscles in stabilizing your dancing.
- Improve the Basics of Ballet Exercises and Build Strength for Pointe ShoesWhether you are a younger beginner or an adult beginner, being able to self-assess your posture gives you a place to start learning technique from.
- 7 Ways to Survive Your Next Dance PerformanceNot sure if you're ready for your next dance recital? You will be when you follow these dance performance tips to help you "stay on your toes."

