Fitting for DEMI Pointe Shoes

[@frojo9]

I'd just like to applaud Anne for being confident enough to showcase her fitting at such a young age, as is the case with a lot of these fittings. I know when I was a young dancer I would've been hesitant to have the dance world see an in depth analysis of my feet/body (outside of a performance). I love these videos because you can tell Josephine takes such good care with the dancers and making sure they feel comfortable. Another great video :)

[@nicoleleung3518]

Anne is so cute! But damn, she is so much more poised than people I know who are triple her age...what an amazing dancer

[@jbboyd3]

That’s what ballet does to you 🤷‍♀️

[@aresjupiter847]

she looks actually REALLY happy and that smile does not look like a social smile, very very cute

[@azaleavile8788]

@@bunniisama haha yea kinda

[@annaburch3200]

Such a pretty dancer!! I hope she goes far! I love the idea of demi-pointe! I wish I'd had that option at her age.

[@AbstractlyMe83]

As someone who’s always wanted to be a ballerina, I love these videos 💜

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

The sweet, gentle nature of this little girl reminds me why I started ballet as a young girl. 🩰

[@sharim]

Wow she’s a gorgeous dancer! We will definitely be seeing this young lady in the future.,

[@papaya8347]

Ahhh can’t wait to see her progress in her work and on pointe

[@alildaisy2180]

Thank you for the clip of her performance at the end! Otherwise I would be searching for it on my own. She dances beautifully!!

[@tamberjune]

I wore demi pointe shoes and they really strengthened my feet and helped me be more ready for the feel of the pointe shoe and stronger feet.

[@OMGGaya]

i wore demi pointe for one year and didnt wear them at all for another year. so yeah it didnt help at all🥲

[@choirkitty]

What a beautiful young lady! If she keeps going the way she is she is going to be an amazing dancer and a force to be reckoned with. I hope we continue to see great things from her in the future. :)

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

Whats interesting is that I got my pointe shoes a year BEFORE my demi pointes! As well as that, we use demipointe shoes instead of flat now. We don't use our flat shoes anymore. We don't go up onto pointe on them AT ALL, and we just dance on them as we would flat shoes in center/barre

[@anneharrison1849]

I had a similar experience, started pointe work, but got demi pointe shoes for syllabus work - the main thing I found is how it affects adage is the centre, it was a lot more wobbly!

[@gnguyen411]

It might be just pointework at the barre, than the demi-pointe shoe was use to work stability at the center. It might be just pointe at the barre, than demi-pointe at the center to get used to dancing at the center in pointe shoes. The pointe shoes would feel different than ballet slippers, and you would have to make sure your core or stability muscles are strong. - That's my opinion. You're teacher might have a different explanation.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

@@gnguyen411 we do dance en pointe a little - it's in our exams. I'm going to be Adv found (RAD) in about two months. This year we're doing a lot of work in retire in the centre, as well as more complicated combos of last year's releves and echappes. After our next exam we start doing turns and pirouettes en pointe. But yeah, we just use demis as our ballet slippers/flats now haha. Once we get to ADVF, ADV1, & ADV2 a lot of, if not most of our dancing is en pointe, especially the last two.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

@@anneharrison1849 I know right! The first few months of dancing in them was difficult, but now we're all used to it.

[@RymVri108]

That 9-year-old is better than I will ever be! Congrats to her!

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

🎈!

[@wednes3day]

Even if you give it 5 to 8 years of practice?

[@ushere5791]

omg, she's so wonderful!!

[@rita6276]

anne has such a pretty smile :)

[@lindsayhaugen7660]

What a little ray of sunshine!

[@MaggieHasper]

She’s so sweet Omg 🥰

[@anneharrison1849]

Demi pointe shoes used to be (still are?) compulsory for RAD vocational grades, which means wearing them for everything, but we never ever went up on pointe in them.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

Because they’re not pointe shoes. I’m disappointed that they’re being advertised for pointe here.

[@anniecastiel1632]

And shouldn’t that young.

[@fliegendespferd17]

She is soooo sweet, and look so beautiful when she dance!!!!! 🥰😍

[@milaknowslight6307]

What a lovely dancer Anne is! ☺️

[@kaylakori]

She looks SO happy to be there🥺

[@JEPiper]

Good Lord, she’s adorable! 🥹🥰 Keep up the good work!

[@shannonrickard8605]

At my studio, no one is allowed to go en pointe until at least 11 years old, most are older than that, but that's the minimum. Not even for barre exercises. Demi pointe shoes are also never used as pointe shoes. So I'm a little confused by the information in this video because Josephine seems so knowledgeable 🤔

[@Equestrian_Amie]

I love this but I don't do ballet but that's fine BC I love to see others do ballet :)💓

[@rosieposie582]

I have demi pointe shoes and were not allowed to go up onto pointe and we use them at barre .

[@Agnes_B96]

how sweet Anne is!

[@laura.lohmus]

I wish I had started doing ballet, it’s so elegant and nice but challenging and that’s what I want. But I’ve been dancing street/hip hop for a while now and it’s awasome 😃

[@aliciawarren3670]

So beautiful!

[@Ana-fq9to]

She mesmerised me from the very first second I saw her. Such a beautiful girl 💖

[@ellenlouise5503]

In RAD Vocational Grades they're worn through the entire class, used like flats, then students put pointe shoes on for specific sections of the exam

[@anneharrison1849]

I think I read somewhere that they have temporarily stopped requiring them due to supply issues, but there is a very long history of using them.

[@miSS.m4yh3m]

Brava.!!! 😍🫶🏾

[@natakatsivalis]

She's so cute!!!!

[@Lady_dromeda]

Such a cute dancer!

[@katieegerton6088]

I don't do ballet but it looks so hard and I think that it would kill my feet. I have long narrow feet that is flat footed. I don't really have an arch and had to have treatment years ago. It kills my feet just to wear high heels and flats as I get cramps and I often massage them.

[@greenbeantm1096]

Question whenever I point correctly (for my entire life) my foot right on the end where you’re pinkie toe connects cramps. Anyone else experience this and have any tips?

[@merrycristler4224]

Omg! Yeah that happens to me all the time! So when that happens I try to do some exercises to make my feet less stiff. (Try bending over onto your knuckles and back down) Hope that helps!!!

[@merrycristler4224]

Also trying some elevés will loosen up your feet!

[@Hannah7Banana]

The stairs make me nervous 😬 😅

[@aaronanimation1463]

I want to try Ariel silk and have heard that ballet is a good starter to get the flexibility needed. Is that true? I also had a pretty bad out of socket fracture on my right foot so would that cause problems? Just curious and want to be prepared if I do indeed try for it. Thank you!

[@reasworld8248]

Yes as a dancer I would say ballet is a great skill to gain flexibility and strength. Some (American) football players are recommended to try ballet to gain flexibility.

[@shelflife5213]

Josephine, could you make a video all about Natalia Osipova's pointe situation?

[@Ally_May333]

Hey, I’m 13 and I have never done any becket exams, and I have done ballet since I was 5 and have been on and off with it. I’m starting at a new dance school is a couple of weeks, and I was wondering if I can still get to point? Or because I haven’t done any exams can I not get my point shoes soon?

[@kirino2-084]

just an idea, could you do a video where you react to Barbie ballet scenes? she has done the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, the 12 dancing princesses (my favorite, especially the second dance in the magic realm) and Barbie in the pink shoes (where she visits several ballet, like she becomes giselle, then odette, etc ...), and every time it's just magic

[@stopmotionbrickstudios4855]

Hello! I was just fitted for Nikolay Victory Pointe shoes, and I was looking on your website and couldn’t find them. Is the pointe shoe just not available there yet, or do you not carry them for another reason (quality, issues with the shoe, etc.)? Thanks!💜

[@ZahJ14]

When are you ready for Demi pointe? Are the requirements the same as pointe shoes?

[@anneharrison1849]

Anyone can put on a pair of demi pointe shoes, but don't go on pointe! Not even at the barre. I know Josephine knows her stuff, but I don't think many ballet teachers are using them for pointe exercises at the barre. The ones I had didn't even have a particularly flat end compared to point shoes, it was a hardened end and a thicker sole.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

@@anneharrison1849 I’m questioning Josephine at this pointe since she IS promoting them as pointe shoes here.

[@courtneywitherspoon8584]

@@Author.Noelle.Alexandria i dont think she is promoting them As pointe shoes, rather to get her ready for pointe. She said these would only be worn at the barre because she is not strong enough for pointe and its less dangerous because she is at the barre and under supervision of the instructor.

[@bis4257]

We used demi pointes in center but you weren't aloud on the box even at Barre so it would just dig into your foot on demi pointe

[@rainbow.rosie197]

I’m getting fitted for my first pair of pointe shoes today!!!! Any tips?

[@Avery_d]

Here’s a tip be very honest because a lot of people are excited and forget you can get hurt idk who you wanted that from but there you go

[@SpongeBob-sm4lh]

Wear convertible tights so they can put the toe pads on you :)

[@stopmotionbrickstudios4855]

Tell the fitter absolutely EVERYTHING you are feeling. A pinch in your toe, sliding into your shoe whenever you go en pointe, squished toes(painfully) or your toes feel snug but not painful, your big toe is pushed against the front of the box too much, tell them every little feeling you have. Don’t hold back!

[@yodatea8073]

Omg I follow her on Instagram! She’s so cute and so happy to see her here ❤️

[@FeScully]

What’s her profile?

[@yodatea8073]

@@FeScully it’s in the description

[@rrogers13181]

I’m early!! I love your videos so much

[@FroggyFarmz]

Hi! Love ur vids

[@-esmeslifestyle]

She’s *always smiling* at the camera. Definitely a Ballet dancer lol!- She’s gorgeous though! 💗

[@phyllojoe5346]

Beautiful performance! No surprise she made it all the way to YAGP

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Josephine❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄

[@lilie578]

She's so good! And she's only 9 years old,such talent..gosh♥️also thanks Josephine for helping all those strong beautiful dancer's! P.s: i hope one day she will choose mine's too!

[@speedmaster772]

Hi could I ask in your opinion on “Bloch” pre pointe shoes I have noticed that some teachers make dancer go on pointe in Demi pointe shoes some dancers have BLOCH shoes they have no box it is mostly fabric they were in very much pain is this normal??

[@emma.l]

No

[@vivienne4934]

Absolutely not. That isn't what demis were created for. I would question any teacher who does this.

[@けい-i1b]

良くしなる脚の甲が美しいですね🩰✨ cute で快活な踊りが素敵ですね🥰💕💕

[@MM-yy5gy]

are there any demi pointe shoes for wide and high profile feet?

[@Cherrycokexox]

Bro how is Joesphine so pretty

[@anniecastiel1632]

Having a 9 year old on pointe has nothing to do with how muscular their feet are to validate that it’s ok. It’s bad for a 9 year old, no matter how good or strong they are, to be on pointe because their growth plates are not closed. The foot damage caused by prematurely putting a young dancer in pointe shoes is irreversible. As adult teachers (or fitters) WE are responsible for making appropriate decisions that are in their best interest and for their future as dancers.

[@TheSiobhan12]

Anne...🌟🌟

[@justcallmejessz3712]

Couldn't there be a way to make a perfect pointe shoe without having to do the "destruction/breaking in"?. I know the purpose of that is about making it fit for each person because everyone has very unique feet. Which makes sense for what it is used for. But. What if someone made like a mold of the foot and then made it literally to form kn to that mold for that dancer? Obviously cost is a element to this but could it work? Or does it exist?

[@anneharrison1849]

Considering the price of custom shoes that professionals use, I suspect making a mold of the foot and then turning it into a last to build the shoes on would be cost prohibitive! I suspect there are a lot of pros who would like this. Breaking in wouldn't change as different roles require different qualities within the well fitting shoe. I know some dancers can pretty much pick up their shoes, do a few exercises at the bar and go on stage.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

@@anneharrison1849 Even pros RARELY have lasts built like this. The cost is EXHORBITANT.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

Wouldn’t world. Different roles mean different methods. I own tons and tons of stage-worn shoes from the same dancers, and when you catch them enough, and then get those shoes, you start to see consistencies in how they break their shoes. One dancer I know cuts her shanks when she’ll be doing a lot of allegro, but keep them whole and less broken in when doing adagio.

[@JustClaude13]

Anne is both smooth and precise. Excellent control.

[@SlpBeauty333]

Odd, I think demi pointe shoes are more common in England than the US. Freed make them and they're pretty expensive. Sansha also makes them and they're pretty affordable, especially if you catch a sale. I think they use Demi pointe shoes to help train the feet and toes because you can't "cheat" and spread out your toes to help balance. Plus your foot needs to get used to the thicker and narrower fit of a real pointe shoe.

[@mihonaito2338]

Beautiful fitting 🩰🥇🩰🥇🩰🥇❤️‍🩹🦋❤️‍🩹🦋❤️‍🩹🦋🍵🥛🎯🎹☮️🎼🐣🦄👍🤩🥳🤹🏻‍♂️👻🕊

[@jenniferford2481]

She so cute.

[@bellarose-au]

Hi, my name is BellaRose and I'm a shoe addict... Josephine, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your heels! Gorgeous! 😍 😍

[@HumanHuman-fe8rc]

0:43 wow I’m like that too, my feet can’t feet into most heels

[@s.a.l948]

Adorable

[@kaeliekwah5073]

Love your videos! I have an 8yr old Ballerina who just started training for pointe shoes for about 2 months now. Would love to meet you should you find your way here in Singapore 😍 I was initially shocked at how early she's starting on pointe. Any thoughts?

[@co_co_chantal]

Make sure her growth plates are closed (her doctor can tell you) before she goes on pointe! Usually children shouldn't start on pointe before 11-12yrs because their growth plates aren't fully fused before then, and dancing on pointe before this happens can lead to improper growth and injury.

[@kaeliekwah5073]

@@co_co_chantal I do feel worried. Good thing is that she won't be dancing on pointe just yet at least til end of the year. But thanks for your comment. I will consult a doctor to help check on this.

[@pegaseg70]

Josephine offers virtual fittings too I second the making sure she is at a stage where point wouldn't injure her

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

Oof! I'm a very strong dancer with good technique but we weren't allowed until 13/14!

[@anniecastiel1632]

Don’t do it! Growth plates in girls don’t typically close until 12-13 or as late as 15. Don’t rush it…she’s have a longer dance life with fewer issues with her feet. Putting a child in point shoes (or demi pointe) should never be permitted until they reach an age where their growth plates are closed. The damage is irreversible!

[@Gl1t3hy]

She is so confident and i bet she will make it far, I want to do pointe one day but my dad said I couldn't do dance again

[@ya3_m1k03]

I’m getting pointe shoes soon and now I’m getting recommended so many ballet videos now….what a coincidence..

[@mushroom-cottage5660]

Wow how is it going for you?

[@ya3_m1k03]

@@mushroom-cottage5660 I have to get extra classes now 😃

[@KarlaD166]

Hi this kind of off topic but I would like to say something that has happened to me my best friend for 10 years left me to become a "better dancer" but I ended up working harder and became better then her I would just like to say believe in yourself and don't let other people judge you and always do you what you love

[@natalieroberts4447]

My friend is getting point shoes today

[@julieroehl6049]

i love you so much

[@lyle_marie_ceniza]

Beautiful

[@seungeunlee7281]

I saw her Instagram. It is so nice to see you both in your KZbin channel. Hope to meet you too

[@2007--harusa]

杏ちゃん可愛い❤

[@estee.ur.bestie.westie]

How old is she?

[@shuhanli]

just realized my pointe shoe fitter fitted me in demi pointe shoes. so.

[@ninjapoodle22]

Her arm movement is is beautiful!

[@sipoftea6691]

The stairs make me nervous.

[@charamanou]

💜💜

[@mindyschocolate]

Wow, her releve is sky high!

[@Aster-Studios]

She has the same thing with her toes that I have lol. It can get annoying but doesn't pose to much of a challenge xd

[@lbazemore585]

Anne is A❤❤❤DORABLE!!!

[@baby_v2.046]

React to dance mom maddie cry solo pls

[@Cherrycokexox]

THAT LITTLE GIRL HAS MORE TALENT IN HER PINKY TOE THAN I HAVE IN MY WHOLE BODY

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@RagingMoon1987]

She's a cutie!

[@Gameplayer-o3d]

She has a sexy smile ❤❤

[@susanboyd6592]

Weird question because you seem to know a lot about foot pedagogy. Did you learn all of this from dancing? Did you need to take anatomy classes? Your knowledge base seems almost medical in nature.

[@jamielaw4749]

(I'm not Josephine, commenting for fun!) Not all dancers are as knowledgeable of course, a lot of dancers do learn about feet anatomy. We pick up different things from our physio therapists and other dancers, and our teachers too. We have to know a lot about feet to ensure we're using our muscles correctly and train to become stronger rather than weaker. E.g., the way you pointe your feet can affect the ability to balance on pointe, or even cause injury!

[@jamielaw4749]

Also through trial and error through trying on loads of pointe shoes!!

[@MadameSoybean]

Josephine’s mother is a wonderful pointe shoe fitter so she has learned from the best & then of course her years of experience. :)

[@HeyOMG123]

5 mins late!

[@Qrtuop]

Sweet girl.

[@nini.sturn14]

Second

[@_yxchloe__]

Eeeeg

[@shloweh5817]

So basically dead pointe shoes (I’m kidding 😂)

[@BEEDRILL303]

Who keeps tell her to performance smile for this ? Lol

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

Demi-pointe shoes aren’t pointe shoes, and advertising them as such is extremely disappointing, as is an apparent lack of understanding of bone ossification. Until the bones have begun to ossify, pointed shouldn’t be started. The substantially increased risk of career-ending injury isn’t worth the clout of trying to push kids to pointe younger and younger. This is just sad, and I’ve lost a lot of respect for you. There is no detriment to holding off on pointe until ossification has begun, but a lot of detriment in pushing it. Not to mention, demi-pointe shoes are NOT pointe shoes. That’s why they’re called demi-pointe shoes.