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On July 18th - 21st, DanceWearCorner.com partnered with Capezio to vend dancewear to over 600 dancers in Orlando, Florida at the Mosters of HipHop convention. One of the most popular dancewear products that sold like crazy were the Frontline BFree elite dancesneakers. Thanks for everyone who participated!

Do you have a pair of BFree Elite dancesneakers? If so, what do you think of them?

Check out this month's specials. We have added a new line of Fashion Dancewear. AMB Designs is dedicated to bringing a fresh look to activewear, dance and fashion retailers, offering quality products and great prices, with fast and friendly service, and most importantly, an exciting assortment of colors and designs that “pop” on the street, in the studio, and on stage. Building on the success of pioneering the original Sheer Top in the dance industry - a category which has since become a staple in dance apparel - AMB Designs is expanding its line and market segments by constantly pushing the traditional frontiers with COLORS in ACTION.


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Look no more! We have recently added several styles of the Russian Pointe Shoe line. Click here to check them out now.

Elegance and Beauty...

...Ballet is Beauty. Ballet is Elegance. Ballet is Sophistication. Russian Pointe shoes are designed and refined to enhance and beautify your presence on the dance floor.

Unmatched Variety...

...Did you ever dream of custom-made shoes like those worn by principal dancers of professional companies? Russian Pointe shoes are created to address and fulfill every dancer’s specific needs and desires. Our extended collection offers thousands of choices in each size, so your final selection will be customized just for you.

Outstanding Quality...

...How do you separate outstanding from average? It’s in the details. You will be impressed by the perfectly balanced platform of a Russian Pointe shoe, our outstanding consistency, and artistic details such as light European pink satin carefully selected for its sophisticated shine. In every detail, in every feature, Russian Pointe shoes set the standard for quality and overcome average expectations.

Exceptional Fit...

...Every dancer has individual needs. The superb fit made possible by Russian Pointe’s vast array of options will complement any dancer’s technique and artistry, and decrease the chances of injuries and problems with technique.

Comfort...

...Construction methods, specialized materials, and individualized fitting combine for maximum support and comfort. Russian Pointe shoes let you focus on dancing, not pain and discomfort.

Durability…

...Russian Pointe’s unique manufacturing process and use of highest quality materials result in a tool that, with proper care and fit, will give hours of supported movement.

Natural Materials...

...Foot health is critical to technical development and a long dance career. Natural materials allow proper airflow and break-in to help keep feet healthy and strong.

What do you think about the Russian Pointe Shoe?

The second section of this blog deals with how the foot reacts in a flat position. The dancer should stand in a comfortable second position. Then the dancer needs to take a small demi plie, which is a slight bend in the knee. All the toes should be able to be flat on the floor allowing a little wiggle room in the toes. You should also look at the satin in front of the arch area, it should be smooth with no gapping. Having theses qualities allows the dancer to work properly in the pointe shoe.

Please come back soon for the conclusion to this blog. Please contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Thanks!!

Hello everyone and welcome to The Dancewear Corner�s new blog. My name is Rosemary and I am a dance teacher, performer, and retail store owner. I would like to share my expertise with you as we journey through some different topics. Please feel free to contact me directly via my email Rosemary@dancewearcorner.com .

The first topic we will be discussing is pointe shoe fittings. There are three different things, actually there are many but we are going to talk about three, that are most important when fitting pointe shoe. The first is to examine the foot with nothing on it, second is choosing and judging how the shoe works for the foot in a flat position, and last but not least how the shoe works for the foot when going through demi pointe and on to full pointe. This blog is a three part series so keep checking back for each segment.

This first segment is about the dancer�s barefoot and how we judge the selection of pointe shoe based on the shape and needs of the foot. When fitting a shoe we think about only the foot, but that is a very different thing when fitting a pointe shoe. We have to involve the ankle, knee, and hip. The foot combines mechanical complexity and structural strength but it is the ankle which serves as the foundation and shock absorber. The foot and ankle are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These components work together to provide the body with support, balance and mobility. It is important to look at all of these things when deciding which shoe will work best for the dancer.

Check back to see segment two on choosing and judging how the pointe shoe works for the foot in a flat position.