Pointe Shoes: The Five Most Common Myths!

Pointe shoes continue to be a mystery to most.

OR Josephine Lee from California, where she runs a dance shop, discusses shoe myths point that prevail in the world of ballet.

Training and guidance from a dance teacher is always necessary, who will judge when it is the right time for someone to wear pointe shoes.

So here are the 5 most common myths about shoes point is:

1. Stronger feet need tougher shoes: The strength of the shoe is not always determined by the strength of the feet. If this were true, professional dancers would not wear shoes that are too soft. The hardness of point can be determined by many different factors such as flexibility, stability, skill level, strength and endurance. It all depends on the capabilities of each dancer. Can a dancer wear harder point because they are unstable and need more support or because they have extremely flexible legs and need strength. A dancer may also wear softer point because it has strength and doesn't need to rely on shoes much. Therefore, it all depends on the needs of each dancer.

2. The feet will become deformed with the use of point: There are many different types of shoes point and many accessories to suit every dancer. If the shoes fit properly there is no reason for your feet to be deformed. Today there are many options to make shoes more comfortable point in ballet.

3. You need to process the shoes point before you wear them: We've all seen videos of professional dancers preparing their shoes. But if you're not ready to buy new pointe shoes every day, then you shouldn't follow their example. This is a process that dancers follow to feel like they've danced in the shoes for hours so that they're ready for a good performance on stage. But then the shoes, if treated, will only last for one performance. The shoes point They are designed to be suitable for training. It is best to allow the shoes to fit naturally on your feet.

4. You have to be of a certain age to start point: Dancers generally need to have a maturity before wearing point, but everyone is different. It is more accurate to determine when to start dancing with point based on how much control you have over your body and what level you are at rather than how old you are. Specialized ballet studios may have dancers who start earlier because they have been properly trained and have good control over their bodies.

5. The shoes point it is extremely painful: Pointe dancing is certainly not as comfortable as walking in other shoes. But it is not so painful that it makes you want to stop. If pointe shoes are properly fitted with the appropriate supports, they should protect dancers from excessive pain. If you feel that the pointe shoes are not fitting properly, then consult your teacher.

Pointe shoes are constantly evolving. However, one thing remains the same: you have to work hard and earn your shoes. 

Article source: balleton.gr

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