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Getting the first pair of pointe shoes is an exciting time for a ballet student, at any age. Dancers should keep in mind that there are some guidelines for pointe shoes.

One of the most highly-skilled aspects of ballet is the use of pointe shoes, or toe shoes. Dancers must know when to begin wearing pointe shoes and how to avoid pain.

In order to get the most out of new pointe shoes for young ballerinas, ribbons and elastics should be correctly secured. To follow is a procedure for the first pair.