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The Quiet Stress of Competition Season

Competitions like YAGP and ADC/IBC are exciting and inspiring, but participating in these events can also feel heavy. Underneath all of the hard work and excitement over costumes and headpieces,...

"My Shoes Are Fine": The Biggest Competition Se...

YAGP season is upon us! It's hard to keep all of your ducks in a row, but if you’re thinking: “I think my shoes are okay…”“We’ll deal with it closer to...

What Dancers Really Need For Summer Intensive A...

  Summer intensive audition season snuck up on us FAST — while most dancers are still recovering from Nutcracker season, it is so important to be prepared for the next...

How To Break In Your Pointe Shoes

For aspiring dancers, watching professional ballerinas perform can be mesmerizing. Their effortless movements and beautifully silent, soft pointe shoes might tempt students to mimic their break-in techniques. However, what works...

How Many Pointe Shoes Do You REALLY Need?

One of the most common questions I get as a pointe shoe fitter is, "How many pairs of pointe shoes do I really need?" The answer varies depending on your...

Starting Pointe? This Is For You!

This time of year we are fully booked with fittings nearly every day! And a big percentage of those fittings are first timers. I think January is a great time...