On My Toes pt.2 New Shoes Arrived! - Pointe Work as a Mature Ballet Dancer, Teaching Artist & Coach

Long have I desired to get some new pointe shoes and play ballet on my toes again after many years. I've been teaching, but for that I haven't needed them, but still my dancing heart had this wish. For my birthday this year I received a gift certificate for a new pair of Gaynor Mindens (my brand of choice), so now it will be so, and we've embarked on a journey of being re-fitted, preparing physically even as young dancers in my classes make themselves ready to wear these special shoes for the first time. So I scheduled and had a virtual fitting on Zoom, ordered their recommended pair, and now they have arrived! But do they fit? What is your favorite dancing footwear? Have your ever wanted to go on pointe? (Or if you have done so, what was your experience?) Which unanswered questions do you have about ballet gear or training? What are your goals for dance this year? Thank you for watching, for being, and for dancing with me, in spirit or in fact. Take care of yourself, keep moving mindfully, and let me know how I can be of service! Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst they/she A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.