subject: Choose Your Shoes Carefully And Enjoy The Dance [print this page] When a person mentions ballet most people think of a dance that is only watched be people of good social standing. They picture sitting in a quiet auditorium with classical music playing to ballerinas in pink satin ballet shoes jumping and twirling on their toes. It's the dream of every young girl to be wearing the fluffy tutu and a beautiful pair of ballet slippers looking like an angel as they leap about on a stage.
But today ballet has become the basis for many different forms of dance from modern to lyrical it stands as the building block for many exceptional dancers. Ballet is a good starting point for anyone wanting to start dancing as it helps you build your strength while you develop technique, poise and grace. These are the things that are important when learning any type of dance.
The most important piece of equipment you will use as a dancer will be your ballet shoes. Your shoes say a lot about you and you should give a good deal of thought into the shoes that will not only help you achieve the best performance but also be compatible with your feet. Your shoes should provide support and comfort while maintaining a perfect fit. One tip that can be used to help achieve the perfect fit is to initially dampen your shoes and wear them around the house allowing them to dry to the shape of your foot. This will give you a perfect fit.
Caring for your ballet shoes is important as regular cleaning and attention will help extend the life of your shoes. This is particularly important when you own a pair of ballet shoes that are the perfect fit. If you are using your ballet shoes regularly, you may find that they become soiled quickly and need cleaning in order for them to look their best.
If you own canvas ballet shoes you can easily wash them in your washing machine. Ensure you put them on a gentle cycle as not to damage them. For extra protection you could put them into a mesh bag but it is up to you. If you prefer leather shoes you must never put them in the washing machine as it will damage them. The best way of keeping them clean is to use a damp cloth or apply leather cleaner for harder to remove stains. In order to keep the inside of your shoes fresh, you could place baking soda inside them and leave for 24 hours. This will help reduce the odour and freshen them for your next use.
Ballet shoes are as individual as their owners and come is various styles, materials and are made by various reputable companies. The key to owning the perfect pair is finding the one that suits you best and caring for them in an appropriate manner. This will afford you the opportunity to get the best value and wear out of them. So choose your shoes carefully and enjoy the dance.
