Common Pointe Shoe Problems & Solutions

Pointe Shoe problems & solutions

Dancing in pointe shoes is not always as glamorous as it looks.  Many dancers experience difficulties while dancing en pointe, ranging from blisters to joint pain.  A lot of your pointe shoe problems have a simple solution, we have put together a list of common pointe shoe problems and their solutions to help give you […]

Audition Tips

Whether you are auditioning for a classical summer intensive, musical theatre production, cruise ship contract or commercial gig, here are some tips to make sure you arrive prepared for whatever the panel has to throw at you! ONE Be well rested so that you can be your best. Get plenty of sleep the night before […]

The Ultimate Eisteddfod Checklist

Eisteddfod season preparation is always full of last minute craziness. Whether this is your very first, or hundredth competition, you are bound to leave something behind! To give you a head start, we have created The Ultimate Eisteddfod Checklist. Print out our checklist to make sure you have everything you need this eisteddford season!  

Pointe shoe myths & facts

Every dancers experience with pointe shoes is completely unique, a style or strength may work for one dancer however this does not mean it will work for another.  The individuality of a dancers pointe shoes can cause some confusion between what is a pointe shoe myth and what is a pointe shoe fact…  Pointe Shoe […]

How to make the perfect ballet bun

How to make the perfect ballet bun

In the shop we get asked all the time how to make that perfect ballet bun, so we thought we would out together a step by step guide of some tips and tricks of how we like doing our ballet buns. There are a few characteristics of what the ballet bun should be like. Firstly […]

How to sew pointe shoe ribbons

How to sew pointe shoe ribbons & elastics Learning to sew pointe shoe ribbons for the first time can be a daunting task, we hope this step by step guide makes it a little easier.  If you have any questions or concerns about how to sew pointe shoe ribbons please dont hesitate to contact our […]