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Pointe Snaps
Pointe Snaps Pointe Snaps are a secure, no-sew way to attach your ribbons. I think these are a great idea - the tiny rings keep the ribbons on securely, and they're invisible from only a few feet away. However, if you're thinking of buying Pointe Snaps, check with your teacher first. While many teachers approve, we've [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
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Jet Glue
Jet GlueOften, the box and platform are the first parts of your pointe shoe to "give". Applying Jet Glue to the shank and inside (never outside) of the box and can prolong the life of your shoes, if they're otherwise still in good shape. You could try using any old glue, but Jet Glue is a [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
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Bata de Cola Pattern
Bata de Cola PatternBecause it's so hard to find a bata de cola dress ready-made, I'm often asked for help on how to make your own. Unfortunately, making a bata de cola dress is not for the faint-hearted. Even my regular flamenco dressmaker, who makes wonderful ruffled flamenco dresses, finds them difficult. Getting the fall of the ruffles [...]Dress For Flamenco - All about Flamenco Costume … Read entire article »
Professional Flamenco Dresses
Professional Flamenco DressesAs a student, the sensible place to buy your performance wardrobe is on the second-hand market or on eBay - unless you have the skills to sew your own. However there will come a time when you need a professional-quality dress tailor-made for you. Unfortunately, the best Spanish flamenco dressmakers have been slow to create [...]Dress For Flamenco - All about Flamenco Costume … Read entire article »
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