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How To Guides

 

Take a look at some of our favourite links for useful hints and tips...

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Preparing pointe shoes

How to sew ribbons on pointe shoes securely.

 

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Preparing for pointe work

Pointing the foot.

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Pointe shoe construction

The making of a Freed of London pointe shoe.

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Gaynor Minden pointes

Construction of a Gaynor Minden pointe shoe.

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Preparing pointe shoes

How to attach suede tips to your pointe shoes.

 

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Preparing for pointe work

Strength & conditioning exercises for pointe work.

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Pointe shoe construction

How ballet pointe shoes are made.

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Gaynor Minden pointes

Anatomy of a Gaynor Minden pointe shoe.

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Preparing pointe shoes

How to darn pointe shoes.

 

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Preparing for pointe work

5 wobble board exercises for beginners.

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Pointe shoe construction

Royal Ballet dancers visit the Freed factory.

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Ballet technique

Improve your flexibility with a stretch band.

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Preparing for pointe work

Using demi pointe shoes to prepare for pointe work.

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Pointe class

Warm up for feet and pointe shoes ready for class.

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Gaynor Minden pointes

Sewing ribbons on Gaynor Minden pointe shoes.

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Ballet technique

Resistance band exercises for ballet feet.

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