Pointe Shoes and Elite Ballet Dancers: Christine Shevchenko on Brands, Customization, Hacks

[@redtomato8512]

No one makes more exemplary videos as you do, absolutely loved this!

[@KentGBecker]

Thanks!

[@andrewbauer2691]

Kent this video was so interesting! Thanks so much for posting! :)

[@lionsmaine1238]

I would say choosing reeds for oboists and bassoonists is reasonably similar to ballet dancers choosing/preparing pointe shoes

[@KentGBecker]

Interesting, thanks! Violinists also probably spend much time stringing and tuning their violins.

[@elizzy8754]

This was such an interesting video. Shevtchenko went into detail about shoe customisation and was remarkably candid about how she deals with pain and abrasion caused by the shoe. Her 75 hours a year certainly pay off because she has exquisite feet on stage.

[@KentGBecker]

Thanks for tuning in! I've always enjoyed her dancing at ABT.

[@jonnarobinson7541]

Always❤ your videos Kent🤩

[@KentGBecker]

Thanks! More in 2024

[@sweetkitty3249]

This is so interesting! I didn't know any of this! Thank you!

[@suzettehenderson9278]

Boot customization for skaters is fairly serious as well.

[@KentGBecker]

Never thought of that. Thanks!

[@profoundgreetingsfromneptune]

Hi Kent, I am doing research for a literary project and am trying to discover the name of the ballet term for a turn wherein both feet are on the ground and, specifically, en pointe. So the ballerina is making a full 360-degree turn, either once or repeatedly, with both feet en pointe. Is there such a move? If so, what is its name? I've gone through your "Turns and Jumps in Ballet and Jazz" playlist and numerous other videos on YT but have been unable to find the name of this ballet move. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

[@KentGBecker]

Are you thinking of a soutenu turn? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZutiGmreKmMh6s