Once a week, Josephine Lee packs around 500 pairs of shoes into her van and drives to dance studios across the region to fit ballet dancers for their pointe shoes. To the dancers, it’s more than just ...
At this dance school, young girls dream of wearing uncomfortable shoes that may only hold up for a few months — and their parents are fully supportive. This isn’t a new fashion trend. It’s the reality ...
When young 13-year-old ballerina Merci Higdon walked through the doors of Toptoe Dancewear in Baton Rouge, she was greeted by classical music, chandeliers and a professional balle ...
Ben Sommers, head of Capezio Ballet Makers for 36 years, was called “Mr. Capezio.” He established the Capezio Foundation, created the Capezio Dance Award, founded the Association of American Dance ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A ballerina's grace, endurance and mobility weigh heavily on the dancer's toes-and on the pointe shoes she wears. "It's their greatest tool," said ThePointeShop owner Josephine Lee, ...
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. – Upon entering Assemble Dancewear in Castle Rock, proprietor Noel Amend noted that my 12-year-old ballerina, Olivia, had arrived with her hair in a meticulous bun. “Bun?” I ...
PerfectFit Pointe founder Kelly Schmutte drew on her ballet background and design school skills to create customizable pointe shoe inserts. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Dancer and designer Kelly Schmutte ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ballerinas come to Castle Rock from all over the U.S. to have Noel Amend look at their feet and select the perfect pointe shoes for them. The right size box, ...
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