Sheila Beelam

Here it is Lynn x https://www.justballet.co.uk/products/so-danca-lace-top-leotard

About a UK 16 possibly 18

Great speech and I hope those members In Doing Dance see it too! I confess I generally only look at those pages but came across this on you tube and was going to post on here but a quick search showed me I’d missed it! x

Hi DeveloppeD I have the 9501 in stock in black in a T5...and 9639 in black in a T4. Both Degas. The former is spaghetti straps and the latter a tank style that you could wear a nude bra underneath. Maybe not suitable for an exam, but we have a So danca lace top leo in black in a 7 (XL) and the Intermezzo lace back leo in XL and XXL. Also Ainsliewear Kirsty in XL, and the Capezio Bratek in XL, both camisole style All on our site or give me a ring on Thursday and I can discuss with anyine (closed tomorrow) sheila x

Thank you for your kind words! ❤️ Degas leos should some with a health warning as they are addictive! They do come up smaller than other brands and the 9502 is marginally higher in the leg line than the 9501, but both are very flattering and a good choice for auditions or uniforms for associates etc. The V cut neckline can cone low at the front if you have a long torso, but it does elongate the neck...some dancers find going up a size and taking the straps up at the back sorts out any issues with a low front. We are the UK stockist and happy to help with sizing and colours. We have a rolling order with Degas, all their leotards are made in France. We try and keep a large range in stock and also order whatever people need. Just send me a message here or to sales@justballet.co.uk Sx

We used to see pupils quite often who would say their teacher had told them to get a particular brand of pointe shoe. This is less common now, we tend to still get the occasional “anything except Gaynors”, but other than that the consensus is the best shoe for the foot and dancers ability, at this time, is the right choice I second the comments above, I find Freeds are hard to fit on shallow and narrow feet, but that could be that this is just because their standard stock doesn’t suit that foot shape. Customisation makes many more things possible!

Congratulations!! ❤️

Hi everyone As far as I understand they are made in the same factory as RP shoes, in the same traditional construction (no plastic) but “badged” differently. Some of the models used to share the names of some of the RP styles eg Rubin, but these have now been dropped in place of the RC-21, RC-22 etc code. The specifications of each RClass shoe will differ from model to model, but I don’t have much experience with these. I would go back to the fitter and ask for more info on the type of shoe you have and what other options are available I’m not sure how much variety RClass shoes offer within each model, as I’ve only fitted with the standard RC21 and RC22. Russian Pointe shoes have a wide variety of styles, all available with up to 6 different widths and 3 vamp lengths, so a huge number of varities available, so RClass may offer something similar. Obviously it depends on what’s available for you to try in store, as to how you get on with each brand. similarly Grishko have many more styles apart from the popular 2007 shoe and 5 different widths and 5 different shank strengths available in many of their styles. it really is a huge world of pointe shoes out their! 🤪

Thanks Heather Please do get in touch if we can help with hire x

I like Hannah’s classes too I’m “old school” ballet and want corrections, structure and discipline for adult classes, rather than a social gathering. Hannah delivers, with a sense of humour How many times in my life can I be told to pull my shoulders down 🙄... Clearly not enough! 🤪

Be careful This is a trading platform for different suppliers. Beware of low prices to entice you in, suppliers also use photos that may not be what you receive. I’ve seen Ainsliewear photos used to sell leotards from China and their leotards are ONLY made in Canada. Sizing is bizarre and finish quality can be awful

Lovely to meet you both today and let me know how DD gets on!

Thank you all for your kind words Hi Piepie Flexible feet are a blessing and a curse! If you can get to see me in Wisbech (PE13 1AQ) I’m sure we’ll be able to help. We carry many brands of shoes and within each brand there are several different styles, then within each style there are different configurations (widths, heel heights, shank strengths etc) So the good news is that standard “stock” shoes can be fairly customisable these days! You can book book an appointment on our website - school holidays and Saturdays book up quickly, so plan ahead if possible Kr Sheila x

Thanks for sharing Sabine that was amazing!!! 👌🏻

Yes, I’d heard the building was being sold for redevelopment into flats, just as well I don’t have a spare few million for a new shop Meanwhile you’ll have to all keep coming up to Wisbech! ❤️

Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket and open up another Just Ballet shop in the empty shop in Drury Lane....🤪

Good luck to all auditioning today! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Merry christmas everyone! 🎄 Thank you all for your support this year, I think we got everyone’s presents under the tree...:with the exception of two Degas skirts for a customer, which arrived today from France today! 🙄 Now for 48 hours off....🤪

Me too! ❤️

Nothing available in that size to hire ready made, but let me gave more details maybe in a pm we may be able to make one in time x

Thought I’d chip in about covers! We have the pebbles covers, Sansha covers and so Danca covers. The best I’ve found are the so Danca ones. The pebbles ones are a nylon fabric with a gap to expose a section of the sole, but the platform is covered with the nylon, which makes it similarly slippy to the satin of a pointe shoe. Available in different colours and lace. The sansha ones are cotton on top on top with a full sole in a thin suede running along the sole and on to the platform. We’ve found these are good for short term wear, but the cotton does tend to rio away from the suede after some hard work. Good for a couple of shows or for protecting shoes whilst breaking in. Available in pink or white. the So Danca ones are the most durable (in our experience!) they are made of a microfibre fabric, with suede running along the full length of the base and platform. Available in a pale pink or black. hope this helps! Feel free to message me with any questions or if you want me to send photos x

No problem 11 Nene Quay Wisbech Cambs PE13 1AQ 01945 581534

Hi Tinkerbell All great advice on hardening, airing etc above. If you get time in 1/2 term and can get to me I’m Cambs/Lincs/Norfolk border (Wisbech). We have Grishko (6 styles) Russian Pointe (6 styles) Gaynor, Merlet (5 styles) F.R.Duval, Sansha, Bloch, Freed and Capezio, all under one roof we do ask people to book appointments, but you can do that on our website. Best wishes sheila x PS manufacturers say the average life of a traditional pointe shoe is around 15hrs....!

Lovely post ❤️ Good luck to your DD and everyone else waiting for results of any sort! 🤗

The GM toe tape is a 3M manufactured product but it’s actually a spongy tape, rather than regular tape and I would highly recommend! I also tell dancers to peel it off their toes and stick it to the inside of the packet and re-use We sell it for £7.50. i second Anna’s comment that you shouldn’t try and fit pads into shoes that have been fitted without pads. I find even the addition of toe tips can make a difference to the fit! X