The Perfect Fit: Principals Share Secrets to Pointe Shoe Prep

Dancer: JoAnna Schmidt | Photo: Aimee DiAndrea  

A dazzling pointe shoe takes the place of the traditional glass slipper when PBT’s Prince searches fair and wide for his perfect match. Even outside the fairytale, finding the perfect pointe shoe fit is a Cinderella story unto itself  in the reality of a professional ballerina. Here, PBT’s three principal ballerinas share their tricks for perfecting their pointe shoes. Read more here:

Julia Erickson
Alexandra Kochis
Christine Schwaner