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All posts tagged "pointe shoes"
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340InterviewsMeet your maker: R-Class hand-makes pointe shoes in the traditional way
In a factory in Moscow, the centuries-old tradition of handcrafting pointe shoes continues. Under the steady guidance of founder Roman Kukushkin, the...
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853Dance AdviceOutside of classical: Pointe shoes and the unique needs of contemporary ballet
In ballet companies, contemporary dance has moved to the main stage. The floating bourrées of the Willis in Giselle have given way...
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1.2KDancer Health4Pointe’s Lynne Charles: The wizard of pointe
In 2020, the world shut down due to the pandemic, and the arts along with it. Suddenly, dancers everywhere were faced with...
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1.5KDance AdviceIf the shoe fits: Meet Leanne, master pointe shoe fitter
Everything about Leanne is colourful. Your attention immediately goes to her outfits that tend to favour vivid shades of pink. Next, you might...
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573Dance AdviceStarting pointe this year? Here are 6 essential accessories
The new year always brings some excitement, with new goals and dreams. For some dance students, the new year brings on new...
