Get to the Pointe — pointe shoe fitting

Hey pointe shoe nerds! Your fave pointe shoe fairy reporting for duty - and this week, we're revisiting Josephine's favorite series: pointe shoe hacks! For those who don't know, pointe shoe hacks are the alterations and handicraft tricks that ballerinas do to customize their pointe shoes.  On top of the shoes being handmade and highly specific, ballerinas have lots of tips and tricks to make the shoes more comfortable and to suit their specific needs. Dancing on the tips of your toes is no easy feat (nor is it easy on your feet), so anything to help is useful.  So...

Did you know that the 2025 Junior Pointe Shop Model is none other than Victoria Carrillo from Master Ballet Academy? I know, we can't believe sometimes either! We are so lucky & honored to have Victoria be part of our TPS Model Legacy - and for her to take the time out of her busy schedule to make a little cameo in this video! Another day, another Josephine vs. the ballet internet, amirite?  There's some seriously cute content in this one, the usual funny stuff & commentary. What else would you like to see the pointe shoe fairy do or...

It's not a secret that Josephine, the internet's resident pointe shoe fairy reacts to viral ballet Tik Toks - but did you know she's a bit of a content creator herself? Yep! For a little pit stop off our quest to reach the 100th iteration of our 'pointe shoe fitter reacts' series, let's look at Josephine's own Tik Toks! (reels too - we're everywhere hehe) While not every video is a hit, the videos that have hit millions of views (crazy, we know) are actually very pointe shoe focused. Before and After's, the inside scoop on some pointe shoe brands,...

Dive into the enchanting world of pointe shoe fitting with Jospehine, the Pointe Shoe Fairy! Can you believe it's the 72nd time we're reacting to Ballet Tik Toks? Does the ballet internet ever stop? Will this series ever end? How long will y'all keep watching? As per usual, we have a mix of gorgeous dancing, some silly laughs, and people just being naturally gifted. Ballet is not easy...so as long as dancers keep striving for those beautiful stars, so will we! A fun little cameo in this one - explaining some of those crazy foot positions that Irish dancers do -...

🩰 TikTok Ballet Meets the Pointe Shoe Fairy – And She Has Thoughts 🎀 In Episode 71 of “Pointe Shoe Fitter Reacts,” The Pointe Shoe Fairy dives toes-first into a series of ballet TikToks—and we're havin' a good time! Whether it’s wild hacks, dangerous technique, or genuinely impressive moments, she’s swimming with us in the seemingly never-ending abyss that is the ballet internet. Our fave clip from this episode is seemingly simple and sweet, but also HILARIOUS! Hungry dancers need food. That's all. You'll have to watch to see what we're talking about! It's always a good time in the...