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Capezio are really great for soft ballet shoes and clothing/tights/accessories (though never bought pointe shoes from there) - very attentive staff. 

Another vote for Bloch here. I have no idea about ballet shoes but my DDs teacher came with us for first pointe shoes and seemed really pleased with the service and fitting at Bloch. My DD loves her shoes, no discomfort once used to pointe work, so that’s been great too.

Not about pointe shoes but we’ve had mixed experience in Dancia. Other DD came away with great tap shoes (and other items) but awful ballet shoes - her teacher thought we’d bought online (poorly) and couldn’t believe the shoes were ‘fitted’ instore (too long, too narrow - I think it was the only ones they had and wanted to ensure a sale.) 😬 I’ve since been shown what to look for and not just to base on trust/accept any shoes we are sold. 

On 22/10/2022 at 12:51, Out-the-other-side said:

It makes me beyond sad to see us all as dance parents discuss how we can put back together our broken children - been there, done that, got the therapy bill - whilst the damage goes on unchecked. I keep hoping that the next big scandal to be exposed will be that of the ballet world so that future generations of bright-eyed optimists can navigate a fairer, kinder, more nurturing system but the occasional ripples that surface soon die down again. At times, it seems untouchable. 
To the original poster, I genuinely send you best wishes in helping your child regain their self-esteem but would very politely suggest that it may not be THEIR mindset that needs changing as much as their teacher’s. Xx

Thank you. 
 

I hear you loud and clear on all of those points. 

Thank you for the recommendations - I will look into all of those. 

I wholeheartedly agree! I can’t go into too much detail on here but sounds like this is far more common than it should be. 

I will explore conventional counselling again too. Thank you. 
 

On 21/10/2022 at 11:28, Dancing unicorn said:

Know the feeling 🤣

Is the school not helping? 

Horrible, isn’t it?

Nope. Always brushed under the carpet. Very frustrating. 

Hello. 
 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a counsellor/healthy mindset programmes that specialises in helping children who are in vocational training? It needs to be specific area of expertise as the conventional counselling advice doesn’t really seem to apply in the ballet world.  Or even books to read on the matter. 
We have an ongoing problem with a difficult teacher and the resulting loss of self-confidence. 
 

TIA x