How Do You Tie The Ribbons On Toe Shoes?
After reading this article, you’ll know how to properly tie toe shoes. You’ll also learn some tips for keeping them tied even during the most vigorous dancing. Also, you’ll learn why proper tying of toe shoes is so important so important to the safety of a ballet dancer. If you’re not already wearing tights put some on and sit on the floor with your toe shoes. Put on your toe shoes and holding on to the ribbons, cross the ribbons in and “X” shape in front of your ankle. Take the outside ribbon and wrap it around your ankle about two times. Wrap the inside ribbon around until your are left with a small amount of ribbon on both sides, just enough to tie a knot. Tie your ribbons in a tight double knot, aiming the knot toward the back of your ankle. Do not make the knot on your ankle bone because this will end up hurting. Tuck the knot securely under the ribbons, in such a way that it is nearly invisible. A secure knot is essential to the safety of a dancer. Loose ribbons on toe shoes coul
