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When buying Pointe Shoes always make sure your teacher has said it is ready and you have your first pair sized at a dance store.
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Parts of a Pointe Shoe
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Pointe Shoe Terms
Binding- The fabric channel through which the draw string runs.
Box or Bolock- stiff toe cup,encases toes.
Box liner- Soft fabric that lines the inside of the box
Outer Sole- The bottom part of the shoe,usually made of synthetic or leather
when dancer is on flat foot.
Platform-The part of the shoe that is " en pointe".
Shank- Stiff insole that provides support.
Throat- Opening near the toes(shoe)
Vamp- the top of the box which covers the toes.
Pleats- the area between the shank and the platform which helps support the toes.
Side wing and Side quarters- fit snuggly to the foot. The ribbons and sometimes the elastic is sewn into the inside of the side quarters.
Binding- essentially holds the shoe together and helps it for better.
Ribbons and Elastic- hold the shoe onto the foot by the lower ankles.
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10 Basic Reasons Why a Teacher Won't Let Students Start Pointe
1.You have improper placement
2.You're too young
3.You're not pulled up in your body or feet
4.Your feet aren't arched enough
5.You're overweight
6.You have a lack of strength in your torso
7.You have weak knees
8.You have weak ankles
9.Your basic stance on demi-pointe is not strong or correct
10.You take too few classes per week
I found these in The Pointe Book: Shoes Training and Technique
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Diagram of a Pointe Shoe
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Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pointe
When will I be old enough to go on Pointe?
Usually it depends on your teacher and there is no real set age but it's usually when you're 11-12 because that's when your bones are developed enough to handle standing on your toes.
How long do I have to be dancing to go on pointe?
To go on pointe you have to have strong legs and ankles.
And be dancing a minimum of 2 yrs but there are exceptions.
Is it true that you can damage your feet on pointe?
Yes. But usually when a dance damages their feet it's because they were put on the shoes to soon,either by themselves or buy a careless teacher. However in some dance supply stores the clerk reserves the right to sell pointe shoes if they see you are not ready for them
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