Welcome to our reference library for dancers beginning pre-pointe and pointe work!
We highly recommend The Perfect Pointe Book by Lisa Howell, and have included some of her resources below to guide you with the most commonly asked questions about pointe work.
You may also sign up for her newsletter to receive a pdf guide and various video tutorials.
http://www.theperfectpointebook.com/
Here are links to some information we feel would be helpful to you:
How do you tell when a girl is ready for pointe? (article)
How to sew ribbons on your pre-pointe or pointe shoes (video)
How to sew ribbons and elastics on your pointe shoes (tutorial)
Note: We prefer that elastics be sewn to attach to the outside of the shoe, but the angle of the placement is accurate.
How to tie ribbons on your pointe shoes (video)
And for many other helpful tips, please check out Lisa Howell’s Youtube Video Library.