Molls.conway Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I got my first pair of pointe shoes in December of 2019 but I only had 5 dance classes before quarantine and then switched to a more professional studio in September. Since then I have performed snow and flowers on pointe and mostly caught up to the girls my age (I'm 17) I have been doing a lot of pointe but I’m obviously technically behind. I went to a pointe shoe fitting for a new type of shoe this weekend with my teacher. She liked the Bloch elegance (which are split sole) the best. I know split soles are for more advanced dancers but she really liked them and knew they were split sole I am finding those harder to keep stability with. Specifically with turning. I can usually do a double on both sides but it is harder now. I can't even do a single because when I go up I find my shoe just falling off pointe back onto flat. Any advice on how to gain more stability / strength when turning with these shoes or using them in general. Thank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I can't help with turning or stability, but DD has these shoes, and she's put elastics from the bottom of the heel to go round her ankle to help keep the shoe on whilst on pointe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Your dance teacher knows you, your feet and your current level of training, so really they are the only person who can give you appropriate advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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