Why is shock absorption important?
Many dancers’ woes, whether mild aches or serious stress fractures, are caused by the traumatic impact of jumping on hard surfaces. Many dance floors are not resilient. Many are made from wood or linoleum laid directly on top of concrete. Also, most theaters in the world were built for opera or drama, not dance. No pointe shoe can make ballet easy, painless or risk free, but Gaynor Minden is the only pointe shoe with high-quality urethane shock absorbing foam built into the shoe (not cheap latex cushioning). Our cushions are made from Rogers Corporation’s Poron 4000® which carries the American Podiatric Association’s Seal of Acceptance. How do I find a good teacher/school? This question is discussed in depth in “How Do I Select A Good School For My Child?”. Briefly, a good teacher inspires her student; she nurtures self confidence as well as technique. She may or may not have had extensive performing experience; she may or may not have certification such as that offered by the Royal Ac
