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Date Posted: 11:21:10 11/28/04 Sun
Author: Beckie
Subject: Re: breaking in pointe shoes
In reply to: Amanda 's message, "Re: breaking in pointe shoes" on 20:26:29 10/13/02 Sun

>I am a ballet teacher and have been dacing since I was 4 years old and started pointe work when I turned 12. I stopped dancing en-pointe when I was 17 and started again when I turned 27 (5 years ago and two kids later). I am dancing better than I ever have and aside from my ocassional sore muscles after many hours at the studio and rehearsals, I have not had any injuries because now I am wiser about how my body works.

The best way to break in your shoes before you wear them to class, I have found, it to massage the box at the sides and gently on top, being careful not to crush it and to bend the shoe back and forth at the arch just to soften the shank. Rolling through demi-pointe up and down many times once the initial massaging has taken place will not only soften the shoe to your specific liking, it will also strengthen your arch. Your feet will soon be strong enough to break in the shoe without going through any extensive rituals. Also, it is very important to take care of your feet. Use propper pads for your toes, tape if you must (I have successfully avoided blisters and callouses for many years by wrapping my toes in saran plastic wrap, but that is my personal preferrence. My feet look great and I proudly wear sandals without worrying about how my feet look), but please DO NOT slam your shoes against any door. You need the support that the shoe offers. You want to "break in" your shoes not break them.

Good luck to you, Maria, and above all: HAVE FUN!

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