POINTE SHOE 101!
So our topic will be the main workings of a pointe shoe. By the end of this post, you'll know what each part of a pointe shoe is called and what it's function is! (You aren't required to know this. There will not be a test at the end ^_^) Here's our chart:
Platform: This is what you stand on when we go en pointe. It can be wide or narrow depending on what the dancer needs for their feet.
Box: This helps support your toes when en pointe. Again, it can be wide or narrow depending on your feet.
Vamp: This is the length of the area above the box. If it's too long, you won't be able to get 'over' your box or roll through demi-pointe.
Drawstring: This tightens the shoe, basically.
Shank: This supports your arch en pointe. It can be hard, soft, medium, or even 3/4.
Heel: I think you know what this does. If not, well, it's the part on your heel.
Congratulations, you have finished a crash course in pointe shoe 101! There are lots of different pointe shoes, lots of different brands, and sometimes you can get special orders. These can be expensive though.
What kind do I wear? Well, that's another post. But the pair I photographed is a La Pointe by Wear Moi from France. Maybe next week I'll take you through the journey that is my pointe shoe history :)
Hasta whatever!
Courtney :-3
P.S: I almost forgot your certificate for completing reading this post! You can print it out and sign it if you want!
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