Beginner Ballet Tips: Sewing Elastic to Ballet Slippers
Roughly one year and one month ago, I picked up my first pair of ballet slippers at one of the local dance stores in Philadelphia and was told I needed to sew the elastics myself. Nothing more. I was...
View ArticleBallet Shoes and Arch Supports
Thank-you so much to everyone who commented on my post last week on FOMO with words of encouragement! I didn’t make it to ballet on Thursday (I was sore and feeling sick), but eventually made it on...
View ArticleGuest Post: Adult Ballerina Adventure: First Pointe Shoe Fitting
Being approved to go en pointe was a dream come true – clichéd but true! With a daughter en pointe, I had an idea of what to expect in a fitting, but only as an observer; I had no idea how the process...
View ArticleProjects for Knitters (or Knitters-to-be): Ballet Shorts and Knee Warmers
Having envied knitters for years, I finally motivated myself to learn by starting with small and useful projects: ballet shorts and knee (not leg) warmers. Despite admiring the look of delicate chiffon...
View ArticleGuest Post: Ballet Skirt Tutorial
I wanted to share a ballet skirt I made, inspired by all the wonderful printed skirts I see on professional Ballerinas. This was a fairly easy project, I’m by no means an advanced seamstress, but it...
View ArticleHow Does an Adult Beginner Break in Pointe Shoes Safely?
When I started pointe class last fall, I had no idea how to break in pointe shoes. Of course I heard of people bending the shank, banging the shoe on the floor, hammering or standing on the box and...
View ArticleWhy I love Compression Gear: Zensah Socks and Sleeves
I love my compression socks, sleeves (and leggings too!). I have about six different pairs of compression socks and three different pairs of compression sleeves. By far, the best pair of socks I have...
View ArticleLast Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Ballerinas and Runners
If you’re anything like me, you’re totally guilty of waiting until the last minute to buy gifts (in fact, I’m even in the process of working on some crafts as gifts right now. Here’s some...
View ArticleThe Dancewear Project’s Awesome Striped Ombre Legwarmers
Ever since I ended up with stress fractures in both of my legs (and given that I have pretty bad ankles, too) — I’ve been addicted to wearing legwarmers when in the studio. Even if it’s a humid 95...
View ArticleFinding the Best Fit for Your Ballet Soft Shoes
Fitting the right ballet shoe is somewhat like finding a brassière or the right shade of makeup: it’s almost impossible to buy the right one unless you’ve tried plenty of them on. Even if you have a...
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