subject: Satin Ballet Shoes For Style And Substance [print this page] If you are considering venturing to classes for the very first time then you are probably thinking about which type of ballet shoe you should be investing in. For beginners this can often be confusing, especially with so many styles and designs on the market. Your feet will work harder than ever before during your first ballet class tackling many different moves and steps, and it is vital that you choose your shoes with care. Let's take a look at your options...
Soft Shoes
By far the most popular type of ballet shoes for those new to the dance are satin ballet shoes. Soft ballet shoes, sometimes known as ballet slippers, are also made in either leather or canvas, but satin ballet shoes are becoming increasingly popular due their attractive and elegant appearance.
They come in many colours although come most frequently in pink, making satin ballet shoes perfect for any aspiring ballerinas out there! As well as which fabric you will choose for your ballet shoe, you will also choose between a full sole and a split sole. For ballet beginners it is advised that you select a full sole as it will give more support to the arch of the foot and will promote a pointed foot. Split soles allow the foot to be more flexible and these are more commonly worn by experienced ballet dancers to carry out certain advanced techniques and jumps.
Pointe Shoes
Pointe Shoes are not usually worn by beginners and are sported by more advanced ballerinas. They provide the strength and support to the ankle and feet which allows dancers to dance en pointe i.e. on their 'tip-toes' and are designed to give the dancer a feeling of weightlessness. However, if you are at the stage where you feel ready - and you teacher agrees with this - to dance en pointe then you need to be very careful when purchasing your first pair of pointe shoes.
There are many varieties out there on the market and choosing the wrong ones can affect your ability to dance en pointe. It may be wise to sit down with your teacher first and have a chat about which shoes to buy. Find out which fabrics and colours your teacher or company prefers. Be sure to test the shoes both in flat feet and en pointe. Be sure to remember though, dancing en pointe is not advisable for beginners as it requires a great deal of ankle and foot strength which you may not yet have, as well as the necessary experience.
Where Can I Buy My Ballet Shoes From?
You can purchase ballet shoes from a number of different retailers. Many online manufacturers offer great discount prices on many styles including satin ballet shoes and for this reason it is wise to buy online. Simply carrying out a search on one of the major Internet search engines can provide you with thousands of dance footwear manufacturers to choose from and even more quality products for you to peruse.
