PRESENTATION OUTLINE
HISTORY OF RUSSIAN POINTE SHOES
Maria Taglioni is known as the first ballerina to dance a full length ballet on pointe
Russian pointe shoes have developed better shoes over the years with better support.
Some of the changes in the pointe shoes are harder boxes, longer vamps, smaller platforms
What is a shank?
Pointe shoes have reinforced soles, thanks to an inner shank between the outer sole and the insole. This section is called the shank, which supports the entire foot on pointe. Shanks are usually made of several layers of material, in different amounts and configurations to provide different degrees of strength, or stiffness. With a good variety of shank options, each dancer can choose the amount of support she needs.
So, what's Russian about Russian Pointes?
In truth, what really matters in a pointe shoe, just like any other product, is its quality, not where it is made. Russian Pointe works with some of the finest cobblers in the world, and constantly evaluates how our pointe shoes are meeting the needs of beginner to professional dancers. From the sheen of the pale pink satin upper to the embracing support of the toe box, Russian Pointes are the pointe shoes of choice for discerning dancers worldwide.
