How Do You Put On Ballet Pointe Shoes?
Putting on ballet point shoes correctly is crucial to dancing safely and well, with as little discomfort as possible. Make sure you’ve chosen a shoe that fits well and supports the shape of your foot. Capezio pointe shoes come in a wide variety of styles, and Bloch dance shoes are a good bet, too. Position the toe pad on the end of your toes, never inside the shoe itself. If you are going to use any extra padding, put it inside the toe pads before putting the pads on your foot. Slide your foot securely into the ballet point shoe. Make certain the back of the shoe, behind your ankle, is pulled all the way up–no crinkles allowed. Place your foot flat on the ground, so that your foot is at a ninety-degree angle with your leg. Grasp the inside ribbon and pull it flat across the top of your foot. Wrap it twice just above your ankle bone, ending at the inside of your leg. Be careful to keep the ribbon flat against your leg. Grasp the outside ribbon and pull it flat across the top of your fo
