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New Pointe Shoe Glue
New Pointe Shoe GlueI received this message in the Q&A recently: I see you have a ton of great information on pointe shoe care, but did you know that top ballet companies like New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest, Boston Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and others use Hot Stuff glue to make their shoes last longer? They have [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
Felicia
Felicia is a well-known Queensland professional belly dancer, performing at restaurants, corporate functions, community events and wedding and birthday celebrations throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Like many Australian belly dancers, Felicia has a background in other dance genres but also in gymnastics. She discovered belly dance ten years ago and since [...](Another Australian dancer profile from BellyDanceOz.com - Belly Dancers of Australia in Profile) … Read entire article »
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Hammertoes
HammertoesBesides bunions, there is another foot flaw that can cause major problems for ballet dancers. It's called hammertoe, and it refers to a toe that bends in the middle and curls downward. It can make dancing on pointe painful. Causes - Hammer toes can be inherited or obtained. Any shoes that are too small can [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
Bunions
BunionsBunions are irreversible without surgery. They can inhibit a ballerina's ability to dance on pointe - but dancers with bunions need not despair. It is quite possible to get around this pesky problem to become highly skilled on pointe. A bunion is when the big toe leans toward the littler toes a bump sticks out [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
Toenails
ToenailsDancing on pointe can easily lead to injuries, such as ingrown toenails and bruised toenails. This next part of this series on pointe shoe injuries will inform dancers of how to prevent and treat these infirmities. Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails dig into the toe's skin, which can be quite painful and may lead to an [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
Aya
We have many belly dancers from all over the world here but I wonder, is Aya the only French belly dancer in Australia? Aya danced in France, India, Morocco, Algeria and Vietnam before reaching our shores, and now teaches and performs in Melbourne. She is also passionate about pre- and post-natal care and runs a [...](Another Australian dancer profile from BellyDanceOz.com - Belly Dancers of Australia in Profile) … Read entire article »
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Blisters and Corns
Blisters and CornsPointe work displays the incredible strength of ballet dancers as they perform challenging moves on the tips of their toes. Unfortunately, the toes, toenails, and feet bear the consequences of this demanding task, and are often the site of various injuries. There is hope for dancers however, if they follow the proper prevention and treatment [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
How to Dye Pointe Shoes
How to Dye Pointe ShoesTegan wrote: I want to dye my pointe shoes to match my new red tutu, but I'm scared! Will the dye make my pointe shoes go soft? What kind of dye do I use? Help! Answer: You do have to be careful when dying your pointe shoes, because if you get your shoes too wet, [...]Pointe Shoes Online - Find the perfect pointe at discount prices … Read entire article »
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