Ballet Slippers vs Pointe Shoes

Ballet Arizona dancer in the wings for Ib Andersen's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

Learn The Anatomy and Purpose Behind Ballet Footwear Ballet slippers or pointe shoes are crucial to a ballet dancer’s wardrobe. All ballet dancers start their training wearing ballet slippers to […]

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