Approach your analysis like a lab experiment. Think of yourself like a scientist searching for the truth; rigorous testing is necessary to figure out what works for you and what does not. Start by finding some quiet time so you can focus without any distractions. Going through this process while you have free time helps you think through what it was about a particular style that worked or didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTake all of the pointe shoes you wore over the summer, even the ones that didn\u2019t work for you, and place them in separate piles labeled “yes,” “no” and “maybe.” Set up your \u201clab” by using good mirrors, or several mirrors at different angles, along with a ballet barre so you can do classroom steps in each pair of shoes.<\/p>\n
One great way to see yourself is to take short videos doing relev\u00e9, \u00e9chapp\u00e9s and pirouettes. You can shoot into a mirror to get good angles in poses and during movement. The videos shouldn\u2019t be for social media; think of them as a way for you to watch yourself in a completely candid way without the pressure of trying to look perfect.<\/p>\n
Create a document that you can easily edit and take detailed notes. You can organize it by the date, including the season, and each pair of pointe shoes can have a section that breaks down what happened when you wore them. You may find these guidelines helpful for your evaluation:<\/p>\n
#1. How did the shoes fit?<\/strong><\/p>\n #2. Were you able to execute the steps given in classes?<\/strong><\/p>\n #3. Was it supportive in the box and arch?<\/strong><\/p>\n #4. What about your alignment? Did the shoes get in the way of you being up and on your legs?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n #5. Ballet aesthetics require a beautiful line.<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, seek out someone you trust who will give you an honest, unbiased opinion. This could be a teacher, professional fitter or a mentor who understands the challenges of finding a good shoe. Dancewear companies are always coming out with new styles and innovations to help you and your technique. The plus side is that there are so many options that there is a pointe shoe style out there for everyone. The downside is that just because something is shiny and new doesn\u2019t mean it will work for you. A good pointe shoe should make you feel like things are possible and not out of reach, and your notes and analysis will help you make sense of what is optimal. Finding the best shoe can be a career-long process, so don\u2019t get discouraged if it takes awhile to figure it all out. <\/p>\n By Mary Carpenter of Dancewithmary NYC.<\/a><\/p>\n Mary Carpenter is a former professional ballet dancer who began her studies at CCM, the official school for the Cincinnati Ballet Company, and was on scholarship at the David Howard Dance Center. Mary also holds a BA with high honors in dance from Butler University. She has danced for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Ohio Dance Theatre, Granite State Ballet, Maryland Ballet, Lexington Ballet and Charleston Ballet, and performed in numerous off-Broadway shows. Mary has contributed to the dance community as a dedicated instructor in ballet, Pilates and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), and served on the faculty of Broadway Dance Center, the Ballet Hisp\u00e1nico School of Dance, Barnard College and The New School University. She is current faculty for Ballet Academy East and the world-famous Steps on Broadway. Her classes for adult beginners are available virtually on the Dancio.com website.<\/p>\n With over three decades of experience, Mary has become a highly skilled pointe shoe fitter. She has worked with dancers from prestigious companies such as American Ballet Theatre (ABT), The Royal Ballet and New York City Ballet. Her expertise in fitting pointe shoes has led her to give lectures at renowned summer programs, including ABT\/JKO, Dance Theatre of Harlem, NYSSSA and Oklahoma Summer Arts in Quartz. In 2015, Mary launched her YouTube channel, “Dancewithmary NYC,” where she shares her knowledge and expertise on pointe shoes through monthly segments. Her channel has become a valuable resource for dancers and teachers seeking guidance and advice.<\/p>\n The post Back to school: Pointe shoe tune-up\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does it feel too soon to think about your pointe shoes and back-to-school? It\u2019s understandable that it might be daunting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=292"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":298,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292\/revisions\/298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bigrecipes.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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