PREPARING NEW POINTE SHOES

After the first pair of pointe shoes has been selected, and only after both shoes have been tried on for the teacher's approval, it is time to sew on the ribbons and elastic. This should be done by the student, with help from an adult only when necessary. A student who is mature and responsible enough to begin pointe work must also accept the responsibility of preparing and caring for her shoes.

• Sewing the Ribbons
• Sewing the Elastic
• Tying the Ribbons