Pointe work in ballet is not only beautiful and full of tradition, but it also serves several purposes. #1. Artistic expression Pointe allows dancers to achieve a heightened aesthetic quality, creating the illusion of weightlessness and elegance. #2. Technical development Pointe work develops strength, balance and control, pushing dancers to refine their technique. #3. Performance […]

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Tim Heathcote knows a thing or two about dance. He studied at The Australian Ballet School and is a former soloist with Sydney Dance Company. He has designed for international dance retail companies, is the CEO of MDM Dancewear, and the co-founder of The Library Aesthetic Dance Media. He has a lot to offer and […]

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Few things in the ballet world are as magical as pointe shoes. From the excitement of getting your first pair, to the thrill of performing in them, to the pristine beauty of each new pair, and the myriad tricks each dancer uses to make their shoes work best, pointe shoes embody wonder.  For each second […]

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Most young ballerinas dream of someday going en pointe. Pointe shoes are beautiful – new and shiny – and pointe dancers look otherworldly – graceful and ethereal. But some young dancers may be scared or nervous about going en pointe because of myths and misconceptions about pointe work. Here, we clarify 10 lies about pointe […]

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It’s a new school year, with so many new and exciting things to learn! Will you be starting pointe this year? When you skip out of the store with your brand new, shiny pair of pointe shoes, there are a few things that you will also want in your shopping bag. New pointe shoes are […]

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You waited all this time, took the required amount of classes, worked extra hard on your ballet technique and were finally approved by your teacher for pointe. How exciting! You may have visions of your favourite prima ballerina wearing her beautiful, satiny pointe shoes and were hoping for the same elegance and beauty. But then…ouch. […]

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In the making of every great art form, there is always a team of talented artisans who work behind the scenes to enrich and enhance a work of art. These are the craftspeople who intrinsically understand the needs and requirements of that art form and the artists within. Since Queensland Ballet’s inception, Bloch has been […]

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If you’re a professional dancer wearing pointe shoes all day long, you may experience some pain with pointe work. However, it is possible for pointe to be pain-free, especially for the beginner. If you have your shoes fitted correctly, and achieve the right level of strength and mobility, you shouldn’t be experiencing any real pain. […]

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By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Dance students new to pointe are always excited. They’ve been watching their favorite ballerinas since they were little, or they watched enviously in past years as their older peers got permission to get their pointe shoes. But now it’s their turn. They get fitted for their shoes, sew […]

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By Grace Edwards. A dancer’s shoes are their best friend; they minimise weaknesses, showcase strengths, anticipate stresses and adapt to the dancer’s whims. When it’s time to move on to another pair, they remain as a testament to a unique onstage partnership, every move literally etched into their soles. International dance shoe label Capezio understands […]

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