132K views · 1.4K reactions | how ballerinas break in their pointe shoes 藍 | Eva Nys | Facebook

🩰Have you ever taken a closer look at the anatomy of a pointe shoe? Precious Adams and Julia Conway show us the intricate details of their favourite shoes. Donate to our Pointe Shoe Appeal now: https://www.ballet.org.uk/support/pointe-shoe-appeal/ #enpointe #ballet | English National Ballet

306K views · 3.1K reactions | What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ballet? If you get goosebumps seeing a ballerina pirouette effortlessly, the answer is probably pointe shoes. Read a brief history of the pointe shoe here: https://www.ballet.org.uk/blog-detail/a-guide-to-pointe-shoes/ | English National Ballet | Facebook

What’s the pointe of a pointe shoe? 🩰👀 In this first episode of our brand new series What’s the Pointe, Freyja walks us through the fascinating history behind ballet’s famous footwear. Discover how generations of dancers adapted their shoes to develop their technique, dance with greater artistry, and seemingly defy gravity. And yes, this series is all about… Pointe shoes! | Royal Ballet And Opera