Get to the Pointe — pointe shoe hacks
Pointe Shoe Fitting For Going To College (with Ashley Lew)
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Josephine fits Ashley Lew! When dancer's go off to college, the expense of pointe shoes can become quite overwhelming. With that said, Josephine likes to move dancers to a longer lasting pointe shoe when they get to this point in their life. One of the most common "long-lasting" pointe shoes is the Gaynor Minden! The materials they are made of are vastly different from a traditional pointe shoe, so they do not break down in the same way that many shoes do. Because of this, Ashley is able to make them last around a year, as opposed to the 1-2...
Let's Talk About Gaynor Minden (old vs. new)
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Have you noticed a difference in your Gaynor Minden pointe shoes? Here's the story! While Gaynor Minden used to be one of the few pointe shoe companies still producing their shoes in the United States, due to the pandemic, the factory they contracted out to had to shut down. Luckily, they did already have a factory working in Europe! The biggest difference is in the satin. The satin on the new, European made shoe is much stiffer, making it feel tighter to your foot. Here are a few tips to transition from the U.S. made Gaynor Minder, to the European...
Pointe Shoe Fitter Reacts to Ballet TikToks pt. 6 (is there an end??)
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Yes, yes we did traumatize Josephine, yet again, for your viewing pleasure... From ballet teacher skits and doing the worm, to pointe shoe education and, yes, more cups on feet as pointe shoes... TikTok has it all!
Pointe Shoe Hacks With Laura Chachich (Los Angeles Ballet)
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Los Angeles Ballet Soloist, Laura Chachich, shares a few tips on how she customizes her pointe shoes! Like many professional ballerinas, Laura wear custom Freed pointe shoes. She begins with a wineglass maker, who leaves out the nail in the back of the sole and adds extra glue to the tip of the box. Laura also adds her own customizations! She cuts off the satin on the platform, all the way to the front of the sole, then darns only the front edge of her platform. Finally, Laura prefers to wear paper towels instead of toe pads, as it...
Pointe Shoe ASMR
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Taking a little break from our regular pointe shoe fitting content to bring you some ever-so-satisfying pointe shoe ASMR! Josephine snaps, cracks, and clips a pair of pointe shoes for your viewing and listening pleasure. She also shares some tips on different ways to customize your pointe shoes, such as cutting a 3/4 shank and shortening the vamp for more roll through! Headphones recommended, for maximum satisfaction. Enjoy! **only one pointe shoe was harmed in the making of this video.