Q & A SESSION: FIRST PAIR OF POINTE SHOES

Q & A SESSION: FIRST PAIR OF POINTE SHOES

Q: How much are Pointe Shoes? A: It depends, pointe shoes vary in brand and style and thus are different prices. They will range between $90-$120. This is just the...
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear
ASK MARK: PART 1

ASK MARK: PART 1

"Help, my pointe Shoes are giving me blisters!"   Q: Hi Mark, I just got a new pair of pointe shoes that I ordered online. They are really hurting my...
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR POINTE SHOES

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR POINTE SHOES

For many dancers, your pointe shoes are the most expensive items in your dance bag. It is important you know how to take care of your pointe shoes to make...
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear
MARKING MY POINTE SHOES

MARKING MY POINTE SHOES

Before you can start sewing your pointe shoes you have to mark where the ribbons and elastic will be placed. If you were fitted at Mark’s Dancewear the fitter should...
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SEWING POINTE SHOES

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SEWING POINTE SHOES

So, you just got your first pair of pointe shoes and you want to know how to sew them! Proper sewing of the ribbon and elastic can have an impact...
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear
WHAT TO KNOW FOR YOUR FIRST POINTE FITTING

WHAT TO KNOW FOR YOUR FIRST POINTE FITTING

Congratulations! You have been working extremely hard in your ballet classes and your teacher has approved you for your first pair of pointe shoes. We have created this guide to help you prepare for you first fitting.
May 07, 2018 — Mark's Dancewear