Pointe Til You Drop: Pointe Shoes: How to Sew

We are always looking for really good instructions on how to sew your pointe shoes.  This is a really good article by a dance lover - have a coffee and read ..... then get ready to try it out!

Note, however, that this method sews elastics on the outside: this is ok for professionals to do when you use pointes for a very short period and are using them only for class. Students who will use these in exams and shows (and whose pointe shoes will last well longer than a professional's) are generally asked to sew these on the inside for a neater, well-groomed look.  If you choose to sew them on the inside, especially for exams and performances, make sure that your needle only takes the inner lining and not the outer satin.

Pointe Til You Drop: Pointe Shoes: How to Sew: First, have a cup of coffee and relax. Lay out all the stuff you need: ribbons, elastic, scissors, thread, needle(s). I like to use Bun...

The Size Dilemma!

I think this is one of our more important posts for you who purchase items online!

Have a look at our very brief article, The Size Dilemma, and look at how you should be calculating your size!

Remember size is indeed very important when it comes to dancewear and dance shoes, as it can cause injury or lead to mistakes not being corrected! Injuries do heal but they sometimes remain a weakness - don't risk!



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Storing dancewear in humid conditions

If you happen to buy plenty of dancewear, it pays to take into consideration the climate you live in. Dancewear, in particular pointe shoes, is very sensitive to humidity and can easily be attacked by mould and damp. This is damaging, although most items can be cleaned gently. In the case of leather dance shoes, like ballet and tap, flamenco or jazz shoes, you can air these properly and then brush off any hint of mould. Suede dance shoes can be sprayed with a cleansing spray after you have dried them out.

Pointe shoes are a little different. Because they are made of layers of cardboard and a special resin, humidity will soften them beyond repair. Pointe shoes are made by a special baking process which hardens the resin and the glue to make them what they are. Once they are hit by humidity, the softening process is irreversible.

Always make sure to store your pointe shoes in well-aired places. Avoid plastic bags: Sansha, for example, sell cute mesh bags in which to store your pointe shoes, and you should leave the pointe shoes (whether in the mesh bag or not) hanging on a coat hook, door handle or other well-ventilated place, especially immediately after use.

We hope that this little hint will prove useful to you. More can be found on our website, featured in the logo above.

If you have any suggestions, please feel free to send them to us by means of a comment and we will be happy to publish them or expand on them!

Pointe Shoes - Sansha Legende (model 909)

We are wondering whether anyone has tried these lovely pointe shoes. The fit is lovely, and the external split sole gives great flexibility without compromising the strength of the shoe. It is designed for professional use, which means that it is sturdy.

We'd welcome any comments that anyone may have on this model