One of my favorite styles of dance to watch happens to be classical ballet or pointe. To be en pointe is to be on one’s toes. You will notice that I said watch, and that is for good reason, while I grew up taking this style of dance regularly I’m afraid that with my age I can no longer perform classical ballet routines that would be worth even considering classical ballet. Still I love to watch it. The skill and the athleticism it requires will always and forever be mind boggling to me. Amazing dancers take strength and grace and combined those to create one ultimate form of art that I simply love.
If you are someone who is looking to start out en pointe, then you will of course need the proper tools and shoes. I found this wonderful infographic the other day about pointe shoes that I thought could provide some interesting information.
Also, there is a video that I often recommend for those looking for even more tips and pointers, no pun intended, when buying pointe shoes. On top of actually obtaining the perfect pair of shoes, you will also need to know how to best lace them. Have a watch and see what you think.
