Ok so, I'm just about to go into my 3rd year of pointe, and I'm going to get new pointe shoes soon. The biggest problem I have with my current shoes (38 5w Russian pointe Akoyas) is that the box dies really quickly (unless I'm doing a lot of pointe work, the shank doesn't really die easily). Also, since Russian pointe changed the make of their shoes, I was thinking of asking the fitter about synthetic box shoes. However, I don't have super archy feet, so a synthetic shank would be too hard.

I tried on my friends 6 1/2 bloch Etus, and the fit well and felt good, but I think the shank will make it difficult to get fully up/roll through them.

Any ideas?

hello!! I am a returning dancer; I've done ballet and other forms of dance such as contemporary for 13 years. I stopped when I was 18, I'm 23 now and looking to get back in shape. There are no adult classes where I live, so my plan is to do some at-home exercise and going to the gym.

My problem areas are flexibility, some weight gain and core strength. I need some ideas with what to do at home and the gym.

Thanks in advance, have a lovely day!

This is the lowest-level subscription at 20 euros a month. Has anyone used it? Are you happy with the BWI platform? My current teacher, Elena Kunikova, teaches on BWI, and I want to make sure I'd be getting my money's worth.

I was fitted for the Victory flexes in April and while I love the shank, the box dies SO fast. Does anyone else wear this shoe and experience that too? Or does anyone have any advice on how to make the box last longer? I love that the shank lasts forever and ever, but the box is not it.

Hello! Please help me find the step we've been doing so I can practice!

I'm a beginner & I am SUPER SUPER SLOW! Today at the barre part we had the usual, and then in one practice we did two turns, one that the teacher called inside turn and one she called outside turn.

I don't remember anymore what we were practicing, I think maybe dégagé rond de jambe combination? But either way, between that we had to do an outside turn first, 360°, then inside turn 360°, and I think then some leg work again and then balance.

I was super overwhelmed, it was also important which leg to do the turns on, but I don't remember if inside or outside leg and I also dont remember the arms or anything.

Because I was so completely overwhelmed, I wanted to practice at home, but I was searching for inside and outside turn at barre and couldn't find anything. Do you know what I need to look for?

Recently I got my exam results for RAD Grade 8 and Advanced found, for grade 8 I got 83 and advanced found 75. I know these scores are quite good but I still feel very let down as all of the other girls in my class got high distinctions, despite them believing they messed up. I feel kind of disappointed and upset as I felt that I definitely could’ve gotten a higher mark but didn’t, especially for some of my dances as I know I worked really hard in them alongside the fact it’s my last exam for ballet. I‘m now doubting my skills a dancer and I think that I’m not as good as anyone in my class. How do I get over this feeling, because I feel really insecure in class and I don’t feel like I deserve to be working at the same level as my classmates?

I currently have a pair of leather shoes but I’ve noticed they constrict my toes a bit too much which is affecting their ability to spread when in demi-pointe causing me some balance issues.

Do you guys have any recommendations for demi-pointe shoes that stretch quite a bit sideways and are comfortable to wear?

Preferably that ship internationally because I’m not in the US

Besides butterfly and frog, what is everyone’s go-to drill for turnouts? For some reason even if I engage my glutes I can’t sustain a turnout for the life of me (eg passes and supporting leg during pirouettes, landings for allegro, adagio etc). Is this an inner thigh or hip mobility problem? I have an exam next month so itd be great if there are drills that work fast! Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have any experience with the Jackson-based Christian dance company, Ballet Magnificat? My daughter is considering auditioning for their trainee program, but I need to know about the culture there.

I’m starting my first beginner adult ballet class in the city this coming January during the school holidays. I would love to go to one sooner but I live hours away from the nearest ballet school. I know 16 is super late to start but I'm not planning to do it professionally obviously. When I move to the city for uni I'm planning to start taking classes regularly as a hobby since its just such a beautiful art form :)

In the meantime, I’d really appreciate any advice on how to prepare at home. I know you can’t teach yourself ballet properly without a teacher (since you don't want to teach yourself the wrong technique, injuries etc), but I’d love to build a solid foundation before I start classes. Like maybe strengthening exercises (especially for legs, feet, or core) or reading up on terminology.

I really would love advice on a few things:

1. Is there any strengthening exercises I could do at home?
2. What pair of ballet flats would you recommend? (I heard canvas split sole but I would have to buy them online which i think you are meant to have a fitting so it isn't ideal)
3. I have no clue what a good arc is but I don't have that I think? Is that something you can work on or is it genetic and how do you tell if its good or not?

I want to add more workouts throughout the week, would love to hear your workout split

This will be my second, I’m not worried about getting back to dancing. I’m worried because my due date is one month before recital and i don’t want to miss that for my dancers. Anyone deliver close to performance and still attend things with baby? If so how and what are your strategies? I would have help from my mom, dad, husband however someone will need to be with toddler. My toddler never comes to dance because my husband can always keep him. But now with two I know that will be harder. How do yall balance it?

I saw this at the shops just now and I thought of r/BALLET

I’m back with another progress video! Everyone was so kind about the last one.

Then vs. Now = about 2.5 more years of training and down 25 pounds. The "now" video isn't my best, but I'm still happy with it!

At my unhealthiest, I couldn't walk a half mile without stopping, my ankles swelling, and being out of breath. Now I can do tour jetés (while still being out of breath). 😅

Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to be enrolled in a ballet workshop in a couple of weeks and I’m planning my outfits. Would it be weird to wear one of those workout dresses with built in shorts? I have one that’s all black and figured I could wear that with black tights and black ballet shoes. I want to look like I care (because I do) but not too try-hard. Obviously my lack of skill will expose me immediately as a noob but I don’t want to stick out horribly because of my outfit.

I’m starting my first beginner adult ballet class in the city this coming January during the school holidays. I would love to go to one sooner but I live hours away from the nearest ballet school. I know 16 is super late to start but I'm not planning to do it professionally obviously. When I move to the city for uni I'm planning to start taking classes regularly as a hobby since its just such a beautiful art form :)

In the meantime, I’d really appreciate any advice on how to prepare at home. I know you can’t teach yourself ballet properly without a teacher (since you don't want to teach yourself the wrong technique, injuries etc), but I’d love to build a solid foundation before I start classes. Like maybe strengthening exercises (especially for legs, feet, or core) or reading up on terminology.

I really would love advice on a few things:

1. Is there any strengthening exercises I could do at home?
2. What pair of ballet flats would you recommend? (I heard canvas split sole but I would have to buy them online which i think you are meant to have a fitting so it isn't ideal)
3. I have no clue what a good arc is but I don't have that I think? Is that something you can work on or is it genetic and how do you tell if its good or not?

I’m taking adult beginner classes (former dancer getting back into it after 10+ years) and just found out I’m pregnant! I’m curious if anyone else has gone through pregnancy while continuing to do ballet. How long were you able to last before it became too difficult? Did you do it all the way to term? How long before you felt ready to get back into classes (given doctor approval)? I expect there to be challenges but want to try sticking with it for as long as possible.

Would love to hear about your experiences and any tips!

I made two ballet headpieces to go with the Harlequinade variation. The tutu is in deep purple and black, so I tried to match that vibe.

Now I can’t decide… which one do you like better? 💜🖤

Long shot but wondering if anyone has a recommendation. I have Kaiser and meeting with my GP to get a referral next week but will be happy to go out of network for someone with dancer experience. I’m in my 40s and have danced on and off for many years. Currently dancing 3x per week only flat, at an intermediate level. I have had a host of injuries including hamstring and calf tears. I mostly feel great but def have nerve tension that prevents me from stretching my left hamstring fully, and that hip is iffy sometimes in particular doing a turn in a la seconde into fouette arabesque, on that left standing leg. (I think that’s how it’s described) I suspect scar tissue and Hamstring Tendinopathy. Would love to find someone who can help me navigate this and help me to continue to dance well for as long as possible. Thanks in advance!

I am an adult dancer who has been doing ballet recreationally for about 4 years now.

I have been on pointe for 2 and have tried everything from Bloch to RClass.

I have wide, high profile feet that aren’t archy but VERY compressible with very flexible ankles.

I either get fitted too wide and sized up a bunch to the point where once I break the shoes in a little bit - I sink. I have had shoes that caused my entire pinky toes on both feet covered in a giant blister.

I love pointe. I think it’s beautiful and it’s something I really aspire to be great at. That being said, I wanted to try the act pointe shoes and talked to my teacher about them and she allowed me to order and try them out. The idea of a shoe that would last longer and I can customize to fit my inconvenient feet better and not cause so much pain.

Side note - I got them during the sample sale but still paid over $180 plus $80 on import duties to the US.

My first thoughts on the Act Pointe Shoes:

The shank is EXTREMELY difficult to get into the sock of the shoes. It took me and my partner about 15/20 minutes of messing with them to get them in the sock.

I can get over them pretty easily and they feel very comparable to an actual pointe shoe in some aspects.

The tip of the shoes definitely look a little strange. They almost flare up at the ends and it doesn’t look the greatest.

With my wide and compressible feet, I can already tell I’m sinking in these a little bit as well but this was just from a test. I didn’t use any padding and didn’t tape the toe box yet due to limited tape and not being fitted yet.

If you are in the US, you can’t get fitted for these before trying. They had a size fitter online to check your sizing to UK sizing and I ordered what they told me to get. I have a feeling I will need to size up and I am afraid of the exchange process.

When scheduling for a fitting, I was looking at getting my fitting done between 2 am and 5 am Monday -Friday for the next 2 weeks as the only open availability.

I do actually like the compressible sock and it helps me feel like I’m not going over the box or I’m straining my ankles.

Definitely some pros and cons and I’m hoping my fitting will clear up some issues and concerns I am having already.

Anyone else have issues with their feet like mine? The best shoes I have had were the RClass CL70

I really really liked the royal ballet school uniform for boys and I want to recreate it in my class Anyone knows what it consists of or who makes it?

I started adult beginner classes in January and have been going to class at least once a week. I spoke to my teacher about grades bcuz I felt the adults class was going a bit slow for me and I wanted more of a challenge. My teacher told me I pick up technique very quickly (I’ve been doing extra YT classes/exercises at home) She also felt I’d fit in well since the dancers are my age (I’m 19)

Essentially, I am asking for any advice because I am nervous. I started dance late but I am quite flexible and have lots of strength from dancing in my bedroom lol. But these girls have been dancing for yeaaars and I’m afraid I’ll be behind. I have a taster class on Monday but I’m hell bent on joining no matter how the class goes. Any and all advice on gym routines, strengthening/flexibility exercises or anything else would help. Thank you