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Ballet shoe articles

Longer reads on choosing, caring for and getting the best from every kind of ballet shoe.

• 1 July 2026 · 4 min read

  The Best Ballet Shoes for Beginners in the UK

  Starting ballet? Skip the fancy split-sole shoes and start with a well-fitted canvas flat. Here's why.

• 14 June 2026 · 5 min read

  Caring for Pointe Shoes: Make Them Last

  A pair of pointe shoes is expensive — here's how to squeeze another week of class out of every pair.

• 22 May 2026 · 3 min read

  Ribbons vs Elastics on Ballet Shoes

  Every young dancer will one day ask their parent to sew ribbons on. Here's when they actually need them.