What are Pointe Shoes?

Whenever we hear the word 'Ballet', what would be the first thing which comes into our minds?  That lovely en pointe of course!  Little do we know about the intensity and professionalism required behind this light and graceful movement, of how much it demands from the well trained feet of a professionally trained ballet dancer.

So yes, you need to be well trained before you begin to dance en pointe.  Dancing en pointe is therefore not advisable for children dancing ballet.  Primary reason is for the fact that dancing en pointe demands a great deal from the physiques of the dancer and, younger dancers with little or no training almost certainly run a huge risk of suffering some injuries from dancing en pointe.

What are the popular brands of quality pointe shoes available in the market today?
Click on the following Brands to see the different types of Ballet Pointe Shoes available for dancers!

Some popularly brands of pointe shoes today include Gaynor Minden, Bloch, Sansha, Capezio, Leo, Chacott Veronese, Freed and Gamba.