Dancing on tiptoe is the most distinctive feature that distinguishes ballet from other dance styles. The shoes worn by ballet dancers resemble ordinary soft-soled training shoes.

It's just that the front part of the cloth is glued and cured layer by layer with a special glue to form a hard head with a small plane at the front end. Rubber sole on the inside of the sole and a leather sole on the outside of the sole.

Ballet dancers can stand up with the help of shoe boards and use the facets of their toes to fix their center of gravity.

When did ballet originate?

Ballet originated in Italy in the mid-15th century. Ballet was originally a dance performed by European masses for self-entertainment or square performances. Strict norms and structural forms have been formed during the development process.

How to wear comfortable ballet shoes?

1. Dab a little water on the top of the toe and the straps with a cotton cloth, this will make the shoes change according to your foot shape.

2. Cutting off the shoe board on the instep will make your arch line more prominent, but remember to pull up the heel nails before cutting the shoe board, and then attach the insole after cutting the shoe board. Go back to the original position so you don't poke your feet.

Cross-tie the drawstring on the toe box for a more snug fit and show the maximum arch line.

3. Cut off the satin on the heel, it will look better on stage. In addition to the forged surface, there are canvas toe caps on the market. Beginners are more suitable to use the canvas surface first to avoid slipping during performances.

4. Use cotton dipped in a little hot thorn water to apply to the heel of the shoe, which also has a non-slip effect. Plus, professional dancers often apply hot water to the entire pair of shoes, as scrubs can make the footline appear longer.

5. The laces of ballet shoes are sometimes loose. At this point you can sew the knotted position behind the tied ribbon. If you must change your shoes, after tying the ribbon, spray the knotted area with hairspray.

The Mystery of Ballet Shoes?

The biggest mystery of the toe of a ballet shoe is the "shoebox" that allows actresses to dance with their toes. The "shoebox" is actually the hard shell that covers the toes and part of the foot.

Sadly, a pair of ballet shoes has a short lifespan: 2-3 performances. A ballerina needs to replace 300 pairs of ballet shoes every year.

Gentle music accompanied by flexible toes dancing in the air, elegant ballet style.