The binding is the channel around the upper part of the pointe shoe, through which the drawstring runs.
To secure the shoes to the foot, the drawstring inside the binding is pulled tight.
To secure the shoes to the foot, the drawstring inside the binding is pulled tight.
Are you ready to start Pointe work? There are some important things to consider before starting pointe work and buying your first pair of shoes.
1) How strong are you ? When you dance on pointe you not only rely on the shoe for support, but also to dance 'out' of the shoe needing huge strength in your legs, hips and abdominal muscles.
2) How many classes do you do each week? To do Pointe Work, you should take a minimum of 2-3 classes per week,
3) Has your teacher given you permission to go on pointe?
4) Have you started your periods, or had your second growth spurt? This is because the bones are much stronger after the 2nd growth spurt which occurs around the same time as menstruation.
8) Any rolling inwards of the feet MUST be corrected before Pointe work commences.
It can take 1-2 hours to fit the first pair of shoes, and although this may seem a long time to most dancers, I want you to dance as safely as possible on pointe. This helps to prevent any injuries that may occur from a badly fitted shoe. I also highly recommend the use of demi-pointe shoes for at least 3-6 months before the first pointe shoe fitting. This gives the feet a head start by making them stronger, and gets them used to working in a confined space. The foot has its own natural 3 point support system when stood on the flat: when you go up on pointe, this is lost, so the shoe becomes your support. Always remember, your feet are needed for your whole life, not just for the years when you dance.
When the shoe is a good fit, it should be like a glove. The toes should be straight and in a normal position inside the shoe when flat and on pointe, the foot should never slip down the shoe, but feel held by the box.
It is essential that you wear correctly fitted shoes to avoid long term damage occurring to your feet
Credit :http://www.pointeshoefitting.co.uk/pointe_shoes/Pointe_Shoe_information.html
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