From one-to-one mentorships to a university-accredited course, a growing number of programs are filling the training gap for pointe shoe fitters.
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Suffolk and R-Class are raising wholesale prices amid higher production, shipping, and tariff costs, putting pressure on retailers and their customers.
From recycling programs to longer-lasting designs, the dance industry is exploring ways to make pointe shoes more sustainable.
Three experienced fitters unpack what it takes to earn the title—and whether pointe shoe fitting needs greater standards.
Limited-edition color options, textures, and materials are becoming a bigger part of how dancers express their style.
Explaining the anatomy and function of a pointe shoe helps first-timer wearers understand what a properly fitting shoe should feel like.
In 2020, as the Black Lives Matter movement pushed conversations about inclusivity into the spotlight, dancers and balletomanes called on…
From pre-pointe education sessions to data-driven insights, Jessie Reid of From the Top dance boutique shares practical strategies for improving first-time fittings.
When dancers come in asking for the same shoes they see everywhere, the fitter’s role is to explore whether that choice truly suits their feet—and offer informed alternatives if needed.
The pointe shoe may look much as it did a century ago, but a handful of manufacturers are making waves with non-traditional designs that leverage modern technology.