Pointe Shoe Hacks: Biscuit Ballerina

[@katiekawaii]

I have been binge-watching these videos, and nobody, _nobody,_ has explained anything as clearly and completely as this dancer just did. She's incredible. I'm obsessed.

[@michaelpaul92]

I know nothing about ballet but I love these kinds of videos

[@princessroxyvincenzo5602]

Maybe you could start dance.

[@Alex_in_Wonderland111]

I freaking love her. I swear it takes a special understanding of ballet to be able to dance that badly ON PURPOSE!😆

[@ThePointeShop]

It's seriously a talent. I tried to biscuit and I almost broke my ankles.

[@phsycosupreme3369]

I am a 12 year old dancer and I am working towards going En Pointe. I am starting a pre pointe class next season and these videos just get me even more excited for what I am already looking forward to ❤️❤️❤️

[@lalalalala9451]

Same but I’ve been in pre pointe a long time lol. I’m almost on pointe though :)

[@ritacaps]

I’m en pointe...good luck

[@fatima-xf1bb]

Phsyco Supreme I'm already on pointe just got on it a month ago! I am also 12 , good luck :)

[@Nagitokomaedaaa]

I just started ballet I’m barely in a class lmao ur so lucky to be anywhere close to pointe I can’t wait I’ve been wanting to do ballet for so long

[@kellytan5280]

I'm en pointe already and I can tell you it's really awesome to do something I've been wanting to do for a while. Good luck!

[@taylorburns3323]

as soon as i saw this video i was like uh oh biscuit ballerina 😂😂💕💕💕💕

[@THuuDo]

This was such an interesting video. She’s so articulate and easy to listen to.

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

16:30 the little black beauty is like, “okay you’re done, let’s play ball now!”🎾 🐶 so smart! 💕

[@margotflynn1591]

love hese videos , so informative.....ive been forwarding links to my students and their moms.......im always going on about how crucial it is to be fitted by a knowledgeable "legitimate pointe shoe fitter" and what a difference the proper shoe makes....i actually try to go to the store with my students and their parents when i can .....would love to come out to one of your shops and meet you ! :)

[@alternativeprincess4783]

Your dog is so cute! I used to dance and my dog LOVED my shoes. And I mean all of them, not just my actual dance shoes but anything that looked like a ballet shoe at all. And I happen to love the shape of them so I've had many pairs of ballet shoes that weren't for dance on top of my many pairs that were. And that crazy dog has chewed many pairs of them. Luckily only one was the real thing and it was already so dead that it should have been cremated. She also tried to chew my tap shoes but that was a lesson learned the hard way...

[@ritainez10]

At least you could use dead shoes for doggie chew toys?

[@zooper1]

Very informative video. Wonderful demonstration! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TotallyMH729TsMH]

love this!!! don't know why people sleep on this channel! ♥

[@heatherarneson3814]

thanks for talking about how you may need different widths depending on the time of day or how much you’re rehearsing- i always notice during tech week, i almost need the next width. also, i live in WA but am from MN- whenever i go back to MN in the winter and take class, my body and my feet/shoes feel sooo different! (and, i thought it was interesting that you go between Z maker and L maker- those are also two of my favorite makers ☺️)

[@thetrios2155]

I love freed of London pointe shoes. they are the only pointe shoes I use!

[@dariannaanderson2074]

I just got approval for my point shoes and I can’t wait to get my point shoes next week! 😆

[@addiebritt1317]

Ahhh I can’t wait for you to do my pointe shoes with me next week!

[@shoobymcdooberson7466]

I love that the dog came in and immediately started listening XD

[@inessison722]

i love her insta she's hilarious

[@Agnes_B96]

My feet are very similar to yours and I also wear Freed c pro. I agree with what you are saying. Good video. 👍

[@joannefuentes6485]

Omg I love your channel thanks for this video💗💗

[@isaheredia5374]

I'm a true fan of you Jaz. Hope I can meet you someday. Greetings from México 😍

[@susandavis3544]

Please forgive my ignorance (I'm new to this); but what is meant by "Biscuit" ballet/ballerina? I've heard the term used and was embarrassed to ask. Thanks.

[@alimiller1744]

A biscuit is when a dancer points their toes, but not their ankle

[@susandavis3544]

@@alimiller1744 Thank you for the explanation; I appreciate you taking time to do so.

[@KhadijahAbdulNabi]

Hi Josephine! I recognized you from the Toastmasters World Speech Contest two years ago! Hello from a fellow toastmaster and adult ballerina 🎈

[@ThePointeShop]

Khadijah Abdul-Nabi so cool!! My worlds are colliding! Thanks for sharing that! :)

[@izzyb4923]

she is so well educated in aesthetic standards

[@sookie.smooth]

My mind was blown by the cost/lifespan of these shoes, which is HUGE. At one point, the host says it is HALF of your expenses. Are expenses defined as equipment, costumes, and performance related, or does it include things like transportation, coaching, or what?

[@FridaCrescencia]

Since no one answered before: i find if you are not a professional, especially classes add up. I pay between 12-20€ per 90 min class, dancing 3-4 times a week, that adds up 150-200€ per month. A pair of regular point shoes is 70-90€. Granted, i‘m in not kind of (pre)professional training, so i do it just for myself. But i feel like everything ballet related has a huge pricetag on it. Finding leotards below 50€ is very difficult for example. Ballet tights also costs 2-3 times as much as regular tights. It‘s a pricy hobby/ expensive and insecure profession to get into.

[@sookie.smooth]

@@FridaCrescencia thank you for your answer. My mind remains blown. Cheers

[@LovettBelcher]

Kisses is everything!

[@katumlang8265]

It’s crazy I have really high arches and very flexible feet and I thought they were strong too but I just recently switched to stretch ribbon and realized my feet are so week😂🙈I had been relying on the pullback from the ribbons to get on my box so now I’m really trying to work on strengthening my feet😂💕

[@hammeroonie]

if these are totally custom-made, why isn't the shank made shorter/toe darned/ribbons/elastic sewed so all these alterations don't have to be done afterwards?? what's the point(e) of custom shoes??

[@SuperMrsMar]

It allows the ballerina to bond with her shoes. Like most sports or arts, there is the need to feel a connection with your equipment. They could order these things done, but then they would just be shoes.

[@l.mayaaa]

not every person‘s foot is the same so elastic and ribbons have to be very personalized for the dancer and it’s up to personal preference to have a shorter shank and to darn your shoes

[@jakesbel8237]

As mother of the groom living in Orlando went back to Oklahoma for the wedding my new shoes or dress didn’t fit and to rebuy everything in 2 hours. Ouch expensive!

[@fobbiyoo]

Just curious, were you ever a ballerina or just learned about it ?

[@annapettit8045]

Lyly Truong Josephine did dance, I don't think she ever danced professionally, but she definitely did ballet when she was young. Her mom owns a dance shop too.

[@alexandralogsdon7478]

The Pointe Shop

[@sharoncole8249]

💖👑👑💖💃🏻💃🏼💃🏻💃🏼💃🏻💃🏼

[@houseofcreativity1]

I want to know how much do pointe shoes cost? What are the largest size do pointes go up to? What are the difference of the manufacturers? Why do ballerinas look like they are tearing up their shoes? what are the reasons. What are the differences between ballerinas shoes verses male dancer shoes?

[@emily-lc6pp]

Benjamin Deal 60-130 dollars per pair, depends on the brand, certain manufacturers tend to work for different types of feet(bloch has more square boxes, etc.), to break them in sort of like how you have to break in dress shoes, male dancers tend to dance on flat( all dancers start on flat and girls go en pointe around 11-13). i hope this helped :)

[@michelleadamchak1330]

How much does a pair of point shoes cost? Lol, I don't dance, but I really want a pair of these....

[@mortifera123]

You should not wear pointe shoes without a few years of proper training. It's a great way to hurt yourself.

[@michelleadamchak1330]

@@mortifera123 I should have expounded.....I want a pair of pointe shoes to make a planter. My 6 yo Great Neice is super into ballet, and I wanted to make these adorable flower planters for her room.

[@mortifera123]

@@michelleadamchak1330 Oh that makes more sense! I believe a lot of dancers sell their used/dead shoes on secondhand websites specifically for crafting purposes.

[@naynay.5678]

If you want one for that reason then just get one from Amazon. There's no point in buying a proper one that costs like £100. The ones on Amazon are way cheaper and not really suitable for proper dancing.

[@Starhung1]

I don’t understand why companies can’t create shoes that aren’t useless after a week. We’ve literally got satellites in space but can’t create a pointe shoe that lasts longer than a few hours. Dread to think of the environmental effect of this level of wastage.

[@missball404]

Exactly I'm thinking the same!!!😒

[@kellytan5280]

Its because if it's too hard, we can't really dance in them.

[@cassiehanson5997]

The shoes are made of materials that are biodegradable, and shoes that are broken down will get used for other things, like rehearsal or classes. They don’t always just go in the garbage, but when they do, they do breakdown.

[@SarahBent]

Pointed shoes are essentially made of paper mache. Not only do they break down but they mold to the foot with heat and moisture. It's a very difficult material and effect to mimic.

[@VizelleG]

Do you do ballet?... Cause I'm really doubting it

[@2snowgirl520]

I can’t believe ballet companies pay for pointe shoes.

[@nalabees]

it's a job. If they didn't it would be like working at an office but making the employee buy their own copy paper.

[@lacouerfairy]

I don't know how she hasn't seriously injured herself on her Biscuit Instagram. It makes me cringe!

[@shoobymcdooberson7466]

I love that the dog came in and immediately started listening XD