Your first pointe shoes

For a young dancer, being fitted for a first pair of pointe shoes is a milestone moment. Finally, after years of classes she can dance on her toes just like a real ballerina! However the joy of getting those first shoes quickly turns to the realization that dancing on one's toes is not as easy as it looks.

This guide aims to help young dancers and their parents through getting that first pair of shoes, and how to look after them. It does not replace the guidance given by your ballet teacher so do check with them before following the instructions here.