2006-06-19 09:23:15 · 12 answers · asked by Random girl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I'm 12 and my last shoes fell apart!
2006-06-19 11:24:50 · update #1
Bloch split sole. The split sole allows you to point better, and perform wrapped foot moves (like cou-de-pied, especially devant) more easily - no binding sole to bunch up.
2006-06-19 15:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I also recommend Capezios (in particular, the leather Split-Sole Ballet) - they are the shoes I started out in at age 17. If the shoes are for a teenager or adult, I recommend avoiding annoying full-soled shoes like the Capezio Daisy and instead opting for a split sole, which hugs the arch of the foot and offers a much better line. Also, canvas has a tendency to become ragged, tear, and catch on cracks in wooden dance floors, so go for leather, which lasts nearly forever. The Capezio Split-Sole Ballet is most inexpensive at Online Dancewear, but do get fitted at a dance clothing retail store first (I in fact got fitted, made a note of my size, and simply came home and ordered the shoes from Online Dancewear):
http://www.onlinedancewear.com/catalog/prod_CG2002.cfm
If the shoes are for a child, the full-soled Capezio Daisy, as another answerer mentioned, is a good choice:
http://www.onlinedancewear.com/catalog/prod_205.cfm
2006-06-19 17:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leather lasts longer than canvas. Discount Dance supply is a great on-line dance catalog with cheaper prices. I would try Bloch or Sansha ballet shoes. As for pointe, unless you have already been on pointe, no need to buy pointe shoes. A good beginner pointe shoe is Capezio Ariel (for narrow feet) or Capezio Glisse (for a little wider foot). Gaynor Mindens are awesome but I don't recommend for a beginner or for a person who's feet are still growing! You'll grow out of them too quickly!
2006-06-20 00:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by ballerinagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a dancer since i was 2 and I always wore capezos because they are very good shoes I still have my first pair hanging on my wall. They last a long time. I think the pair I use now is about 4 years old. The best ones are theirs called Daisy and they are cheap for $17.
2006-06-19 16:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by latechgal2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are searching for a pointe shoe, do away with the flimsy paste rubbish that most boutiques will sell you and invest in a pair or two of Gaynor Minden shoes. The vamp, shank, and heel are extremely customisable, and they are attractive and have a long life (as far as pointe shoes go). The Romanian Ballet uses nothing less! :)
2006-06-19 16:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I love capiezio but try Revolution. That's the shoe our dance studio uses. If you dance at a studio make sure first that they don't require any type of company. Sometimes you can get shoes from the studio. A Split sole shoe should be good. Make sure they are comfortable for you though.
2006-06-20 11:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by pouncival2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Payless sells inexpensive ballet and other dance shoes so you can hold off buying the pricey kind until you move on from the beginner class.
2006-06-19 16:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Bloch Pump in Canvas.
Leather will last longer than Canvas, but canvas is more comfortable IMO
www.discountdance.com has really cheap dance everything! I use the site monthly. A lot of great stuff on sale, brand name too!
2006-06-19 20:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a suitable pair of shoes for you in this site...
It is specially with the advice of the instructor...
Also it should be comfortable for you to use...
Try this site to find more information regarding your concern...
http://www.performersacademy.net
Have fun!!!
2006-06-19 19:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by POB A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not pointe! lol I like Capezio, but you can get decent cheap stuff at Payless.
2006-06-19 16:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋