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every 1 says that theyre made outta wood but there NOT they r actually made outta 13 layers of paper macheand that's the box the other parts r made outta of silk im NT sure what the soles

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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.


What are pre pointe shoes?

Pre pointe shoes are toe shoes with a soft shank. u may go up on these shoes but not enough for full support.


How much are pointe shoes?

Pointe shoes are quite expensive. They can reach from $50 up to $130. I am a dancer/ballerina myself and mine is $115😅 But it is worth it considering the excitement you feel when you get your pointe shoes (especially your first ones). But remember, you have to get permission from your ballet teacher/coach to go on pointe as pointework is pretty dangerous for inexperienced dancers and dancers with weak ankles.


Do pointe shoes need to be broken in or can you buy prebroken in shoes such as gaynor minden for comfort and durability?

No, you need to break in your pointe shoes yourself. Anaheim Ballet offers a video on breaking in pointe shoes. Just type Anaheim Ballet The Point, or just type in breaking in pointe shoes and videos should pop up based on that. Shutting your pointe shoes in a door helps. Good luck!


Can you do pointe with demi pointe shoes?

It is physically possible...BUT... do not do it. It can break toes, feet, and possibly mess up tendens and muscles in the process. It also hurts. If you want to go onto pointe then you need to buy a real pair of pointe shoes. They are usually cheaper online. NO! DO NOT TRY THIS! This can break your feet. Demi pointe shoes are for demi pointe. Pointe shoes are for pointe. ANSWER 2 Hi, Demi-pointe shoes are used so that you can experience the sensations of pointe shoes without going on pointe. THEY ARE NOT FOR GOING ON POINTE IN! If you are only wearing demi-pointe shoes then your instructor obviously does not feel you ankles are strong enough for pointe work yet. If you do this then you face the chance of never being able to go on pointe because you have damaged you feet. So stick to demi pointe shoes for demi pointe and wait a while until your ankles are strong enough to go on pointe! PS you should never go on pointe before you are 12 as research has shown that the joints etc. in your feet have not fully developed!


How are pointe shoes made?

They have a piece of hard cardboard like pieces in the box (toe) so you can stand up on them.


What is a demi-pointe?

Demi Pointe is a releve in flat shoes (Not Pointe Shoes). A releve is when you lift your heels and all that you are standing on is the balls of your feet and the bottoms of your toes. Hope that helps! :]


What is a pointe shoe?

Pointe shoes (aka toe shoes) are shoes that we ballerinas wear to enhance our performance. The shoes give the illusion that we are on our toes, while in reality the shoes are supporting our weight and our toes are being cushioned by padding.Pointe shoes are not comfortable, though, and many blisters, bunions, and foot injuries come from dancing "en Pointe." To be able to dance on Pointe you must have had several years of dance and very strong ankles."Pointe shoes are shoes that have a box and shank that wrap around the foot and toes to support dancers in going up on their toes to dance. You also have many parts to pointe shoes and what they are called." -jessicamariie


What pointe shoes did Darcey Bussell wear?

She wears freed of London pointe shoes . I've heard there locked up in a glass case in the royal ballet meuseum but i am not sure on that !!!!!


How do you stand up on point shoes?

The way pointe shoes are constructed make it possible for a ballerina to stand directly on her toes. The place where your toes go in a pointe shoe is call a toe box. Through chemical processes the tip of the shoe (toe box) is made into a square like shape.


How can you make homemade pointe shoes?

ABSOLUTLEY NOT! It would be very dangerous. Pointe shoes allow a dancer to go up on her toes in ballet. Only under the recommendation of her instructors is a dancer who is at least 12 with very good ballet technique allowed to go en pointe! After recommendation of your instructor you go to a local dance store and you are fitted for your first pair of pointe shoes. The fitting may take very long because it is so crucial to get the perfect fit for your foot type. These pointe shoes are made of VERY special material by shoe-makers called cobblers. There is absolutely NO WAY you could make your own pointe shoes. You need very special machines and tools. I'm sorry, but yes you do need to spend about $45-90 every time you need a new pair of pointe shoes. There is no way around this, but you can buy Jet Box Glue to help your pointe shoes last longer. I heard this helps a lot! Many online dance stores carry them.


Should I start doing pointe classes or wait till I'm thiner?

Your weight has nothing to do with pointe shoes. And frankly, it's not up to you whether or not to begin on pointe. It's up to your teacher to determine whether or not you're strong enough.