How graceful and weightless the dancer looks in pointe shoes, as if hovering above the ground! However, this sneaky shoe is a real test for the feet. All the load during dancing falls on the fingertips. To protect yourself as much as possible from injuries and properly prepare for the choreography, it is imperative to knead the pointe shoes.
It is necessary
- Piece of Pure Matter
- a door
- A hammer
- Blade
- Cotton thread
- Silicone or foam earbuds
- Ribbons
- Water
Instructions
Step 1
Buy high quality pieces from specialized salons recommended by an experienced choreographer. You should not save on your health: hard pads on your feet are a real torment. Experienced ballerinas prefer pointe shoes with medium firm insoles. Try on dance shoes and fit them exactly in size - the heel should not dangle, and the box should not deform. Check with your retailer where exactly he recommends you stretch your pointe shoes.
Step 2
You can simply knead pointe shoes from some manufacturers with your hands. Your task is to leave a firm sock, and make the insole and the box comfortable to wear. Wrap the garment in a clean cloth and knead the sides of the shoe with your thumbs. In the process of preparing pointe shoes for dancing, put them on from time to time for control and stand on your toes - the process of softening them is very individual. Extend the heel, marking its boundaries. Then remember the insole well. For crumpled dance shoes, only a glued multi-layer toe-"glass" should remain firm.
Step 3
You will have to prepare “old school” pointe shoes (that is, very hard) to wear with the help of improvised means. An old proven method is to stretch the pointe shoes by pressing them against the door. You can knock on them with a hammer, especially on the insole. Wet your shoes slightly and put them on - they will "sit" on your leg.
