Pointe Shoe Fitting Tips for First Timers

November 14, 2019

Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is a huge milestone. Below, ThePointeShop‘s Josephine Lee gives some of her top tips on finding the best fit for first time pointe shoe wearers.

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Pointe Shoe Fitting Tips for First Timers

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5 Things Competition Judges Want You to Know

Adult Students, Get Ready for These 2024 Summer Intensives

Ask Amy: I’m Starting Pointe Soon. Does It Hurt?

In Need of Financial Aid? Here Are Tips for Funding Your Summer Intensive

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