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Pointe:
All pointe shoes are handcrafted and sizes may vary according to manufacturer and country of origin. Toe-dancing has an inherent risk of injury, and a reputable retailer will not sell a pointe shoe to someone without being able to correctly fit the shoe on the foot. No pointe shoe can ever make dancing easy, painless, or risk-free. Do not attempt to dance on your toes or to use pointe shoes until a qualified ballet teacher determines that you have sufficient strength and technique. NEVER use any pointe shoe that is not in good condition.
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Chan Hon Goh and her husband, Chun Che, developed a successful line of pointe and slipper shoes for women and men. "Our mandate," says Goh, "was to develop a longer-lasting, affordable, hand-made shoe, without New Age material, that provides the maximum balance, support, and weight distribution for a dancer's needs in both training and performance. For more on PRINCIPAL by Chan Hon Goh goto www.chanhongoh.com
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Built on the foundations of the GlissÈ with a harder (#5), skived shank. A broader, "feathered", hand-molded toe-box with a higher platform and a U-shaped vamp allows the dancer to roll straight from flat to pointe with more support, more comfort and a better overall line.
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We are discontinuing this style. Select sizes are available while supplies last. The shoe may be specially ordered.
A Russian-style, feathered, tapered box. A flat, precision-perfect platform. A pre-arched, hard (#3) shank. Superior support from a strong box. Longer vamp-1/4". Lower heel height-1/4". Shorter sole.
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An American-style, broad, feathered box and a wide platform for excellent balance. A pre-arched, medium (#2) shank. Comfortable support from a medium box. Longer vamp-1/4". Lower heel height-1/4". Shorter sole. |
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We are discontinuing this style. Select sizes are available while supplies last. The shoe may be specially ordered.
The Serenade pointe shoe has a narrow heel and fits snugly. The platform is wider so it is better suited to a dancer with square shaped toes. This also helps lateral balance and assists dancers who are inclined to "sickle" or fall off pointe sideways. Often a dancer with flexible feet and/or swayed back legs find that they fall forward off their pointe shoes. The Serenade compensates for this with a longer vamp and stronger shank.
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This just list a few of the brands and styles we carry. Please call or come by for more information. |
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