Hammertoes Besides 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 Bunions 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 Dancing 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 »

Blisters and Corns Pointe 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 »