If there were any lingering doubts about the transparent strength and athleticism of dancers, they have surely been quashed thanks to the recent rash of bad-ass ballerinas on screen. And as with any ...

Some common injuries from ballet include stress fractures, ingrown toenails, bunions, sprained ankles, and impingement syndrome. Treatment depends on the type of injury. The pointe technique is where ...

A BALLERINA has cleared up the misconceptions people think about how they treat their pointe shoes. As it turns out, there is a reason dancers need to mold them to their feet. Laura Gruener, a ...

If there were any lingering doubts about the sheer strength and athleticism of dancers, they have surely been quashed thanks to the recent rash of bad-ass ballerinas on screen. And as with any ...

PerfectFit Pointe’s clients include local studios and a principal dancer from the New York City Ballet. Stanford graduate Leilani Tian wears her PerfectFit Pointe shoe inserts. (Photo by Magali ...

Which ballet pointe shoes are best? Ballet shoes can provide you with comfort and protection while you are practicing and performing ballet. Ballet pointe shoes, in particular, are designed ...

When you’re a dancer, you have to baby your feet, especially if you’re a man dancing in pointe shoes. Most male ballet dancers don’t dance on their toes, but Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has ...

If there were any lingering doubts about the sheer strength and athleticism of dancers, they have surely been quashed thanks to the recent rash of bad-ass ballerinas on screen. From the graceful yet ...

PerfectFit Pointe founder Kelly Schmutte drew on her ballet background and design school skills to create customizable pointe shoe inserts. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Dancer and designer Kelly Schmutte ...