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  • @caris4837
    @caris4837 7 років тому +2644

    I don't dance. I don't own pointe shoes. I have no idea what she is talking about. But am I still watching this video? Yes.

  • @katherineh9851
    @katherineh9851 6 років тому +365

    My teacher : wtf have u done to your shoes

  • @jessreiher9999
    @jessreiher9999 5 років тому +392

    BEGINNERS! Please DO NOT attempt to pre-break (or do too much crazy stuff) for at least your first pair of pointe shoes. You must go into wearing them completely raw and break them in naturally! Then once you have had a few pairs you can develop techniques for breaking them in that work for you, and unless you are dancing at a high level you may not have to pre-break them much at all (because it is likely you won't be performing with a brand new pair of shoes). Naturally breaking them in is the best way to go about it (especially since pointe shoes are so expensive and pre-breaking means they don't last as long), and if later on you find bending them slightly and standing on the box is helpful then go for it!

    • @chloelundgren1902
      @chloelundgren1902 4 роки тому +14

      Yes, thank you! This is so important for beginners!

    • @lida.k22
      @lida.k22 4 роки тому +8

      Thank you! I'm a beginner!

    • @jmsemmett
      @jmsemmett 4 роки тому

      I don't want to do that!!!!!!!!

    • @sonia-yz7gm
      @sonia-yz7gm 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! 🙂

    • @moriokayuri
      @moriokayuri 4 роки тому +7

      @@jmsemmett if you're not a beginner you don't really have to, but if you are a begginer you have to go the natural way in order to build strengh and learn how your feet behave in pointe, these pointe shoe hacks are for professionals or senior pointe users because not everybody breaks the Shank the same way, you might even have one foot that breaks higher than the other, also, the jetglue use needs a lot of knowledge of were your shoe dies first or were you need more support, that's why you can't do that without having tones of experience.

  • @JaneyMay99
    @JaneyMay99 7 років тому +1391

    Question: why don't pointe shoe makers make shoes with some of these life hacks already built in? I realise every dancer and every foot is different, but it seems to me that things like shaving down the base of the sole, removing the satin from the toe and providing additional cross marks to improve grip could help almost everyone?
    Even principal dancers, who have custom-made shoes, seem to spend loads of time "destroying" their custom-made shoes before they're fit for purpose.
    Why is this?

    • @veronika.ballet
      @veronika.ballet 7 років тому +35

      JaneyMay99 try Gaynors... 😉

    • @JaneyMay99
      @JaneyMay99 7 років тому +204

      dance2felina, thanks. 👍🏻
      I realise Gaynors are a little different from this. Perhaps they're an example of the future? But not everyone likes them, do they?
      It's really just a general question. Pointe shoes haven't changed much (if at all) in decades/centuries, they're very expensive, and yet they don't arrive suitable to dance in immediately and they have a short life.
      Despite the unique and clever craftsmanship it takes to make pointe shoes, dancers immediately have to rip them apart, bash them, soak them in chemicals and cut bits off them before they are deemed dance worthy.
      It honestly puzzles me that a clever engineer hasn't worked closely with a foot specialist and a dance physiotherapist to design something much more durable and ready-to-wear, which immediately provides great support to dancers and looks beautiful without dancers having to tear apart a brand new pair of shoes.
      Imagine a painter buying a brand new paint brush but having to bash it, cut it up and soak it in shellac before usage. 🤣

    • @baileym8702
      @baileym8702 7 років тому +16

      totally agree!

    • @ultravioletspirit
      @ultravioletspirit 7 років тому +76

      JaneyMay99 Gaynor Minden has the new technology. super soft, and ready only the matte effect would have to be done. the problem is that the fitting is not always the best, it took me at least 100 pairs of shoes of different brands to get to my perfect pair: repetto la carlotta in 5 1/2 medium. and I still have to cut the shank to 3/4 , step on the box to extend the wings, bang to make quiet, and shave the sole edges... 😥

    • @ultravioletspirit
      @ultravioletspirit 7 років тому +16

      JaneyMay99 but I yet have to get a good fitting pair of Gaynors. I think that now that I know what works for me I can bring my repetto and get a good Gaynor that fits.

  • @elsyoungman2
    @elsyoungman2 7 років тому +616

    Try not to do these hacks if you're a beginner (mainly the first one!!) but once you are more comfortable, confident and used to your pointe shoes..... go ahead, don't rush yourself if you are new to pointe shoes!!!!

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому +4

      they are such a gift of accomplishment and proud in pink satin! PLEASE RE check out these classes -they can be harder than a rugby match on your body , but your body becomes art.re..MemEBER THIS IS AN ART FOR MALES AND FEMALES and a tough one so fellas and pardon this wonky keyboard!

    • @toowoombaballettheatre
      @toowoombaballettheatre 7 років тому +11

      Agreed. These tips are not great for beginners en pointe, and are more so aimed for dancers who are pre professional or above.

    • @AudreeAdam
      @AudreeAdam 7 років тому +6

      I wish she'd said that... I saw so many girls with a 3/4 shank when they can't even stand in their shoes. That's why all the shoes stay at the studio now....

    • @alyssa3844
      @alyssa3844 6 років тому

      Toowoomba Ballet Theatre loopholeinonpp

    • @alyssa3844
      @alyssa3844 6 років тому

      Brooke Bowers oop9

  • @sunnieboii3923
    @sunnieboii3923 7 років тому +140

    why am I watching this I don't even do ballet

  • @samanthawoodhouse9793
    @samanthawoodhouse9793 7 років тому +176

    You are so brave. I would cry if I went to buy some shoes and then have to slice them to bits. Oh my gosh. Now you are cutting the toe part off. Help. I can't watch haha 🙂😊

    • @_ItsJordyn24
      @_ItsJordyn24 5 років тому +2

      I know I almost passed out!!!

    • @Ma5jay5dontxdoxthat
      @Ma5jay5dontxdoxthat 5 років тому +9

      To be fair, these tips are from professionals and they're in it and on their toes for 8+ hours a day, not even the best fitting shoes will stand bring pushed past its limits in a day without being modified and possibly hurting the dancer.

    • @quit822
      @quit822 3 роки тому

      she has thousands of point shoes. She doesn't even CARE if she broke 10000% of point shoes cause she has 9/10% more

  • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
    @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +482

    Hi Dancers! I just wanted to say Thankyou SO SO much for all your support on this video so far. However, I did notice a few comments about when I refer to 'wood' being in a pointe shoe. When I film, it's obviously unscripted and I must have said this mistakenly. When I watched the final version of the video once my videographer had sent it through , I noticed this (along with a few other things) and decided to not get my videographer to edit it out. My content is real, raw & I accidentally said this instead of saying the layers of fabric/glue. Apologies! Honest mistake but thanks again for all of the LOVE you all give me when I upload! Happy dancing ❤❤

    • @sherlygradiz4558
      @sherlygradiz4558 7 років тому +4

      What is the name of what you use to clean the pointe shoes?

    • @mrs.6546
      @mrs.6546 7 років тому +5

      Claudia Dean Coaching I have actually heard ppl call it wood b4; I wouldn't worry over it. I like that u aren't relying on script, but rather translation through experience.

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому +6

      Thank you Claudia Dean Coaching, my lifes passion was ignitited again partly by your coaching and dilligence for the art! thank you Brooke the ballerina in Ireland , cheers!

    • @kailinnmccomas4601
      @kailinnmccomas4601 6 років тому

      Claudia Dean Coaching, do point shoes hurt?

    • @JewsForLunch
      @JewsForLunch 6 років тому

      What’s the name exactly of the thing you pour over and inside your shoes + the something you’re using to make them less shiny??

  • @hay_bail1
    @hay_bail1 7 років тому +282

    Claudia, you are so popular at my studio! I was in class the other day and my friend was showing me some dance tips she learned from UA-cam.
    I said, are they from Claudia Dean?
    She said, yes! I love her videos. I just subscribed to her.
    You are changing the game one step at a time. Thank you for your tips. I loved this video!!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +37

      Haley A That is so AMAZING! Thankyou so much for letting me know! Lots of love ❤❤

    • @kristine2285
      @kristine2285 7 років тому +1

      Claudia Dean Coaching Why haven't you been on Pointe in a long time? You're such a beautiful dancer.

    • @saibirina
      @saibirina 7 років тому

      Haley A I'm not English can you explain me what is the liquid she put on the Pointe in 9 hacks? Please I mean a dancer (hip hop) and we started 9 years ago using also ballet, and on Pointe of course I prepare myself my shoes but I never did this before, can you please explain what kind of material is the nine hacks, maybe I can go better. Thank you in advance

    • @easilyoffended3410
      @easilyoffended3410 7 років тому

      saibirina Hack number nine uses liquid shellac, which is a kind of resin

    • @vanessadeluca4597
      @vanessadeluca4597 7 років тому

      Haley A iiii

  • @gillevran7484
    @gillevran7484 7 років тому +380

    If I do it to my shoes I will ruin it completely lol😂

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +17

      Give it a go xx you can do it!

    • @gillevran7484
      @gillevran7484 7 років тому +5

      Claudia Dean Coaching I'm scared but lol I'll try Tnx!!

    • @kiara6634
      @kiara6634 7 років тому +1

      Gil Levran as if u will actually try 😂

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому +3

      you will be "ruining" your shoes for life if you keep dancing -it is just how it goes ...if you want to try without them get a pair of lace -up tennis shoes and 2 ribbons stuff the tennis shoes with cotton wool in the toes and lace them on , giving suppport for your ankles -this hack has saved me so much ...and is fun ...good luck!

    • @brynnagrace-
      @brynnagrace- 6 років тому

      Same

  • @Emma-ps2zt
    @Emma-ps2zt 7 років тому +333

    I just got my first pair of pointe shoes and they're Bloch heritage😊 so excited!!

  • @camillemcconnell582
    @camillemcconnell582 6 років тому +2

    Who else has no experience with ballet but just loves Claudia💕💕💕

  • @stephanielh3395
    @stephanielh3395 7 років тому +184

    Most pointe shoe hacks videos are all the same but this one was so different, unique and ACTUALLY helpful!!! Thank you so much !!!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +29

      Stephanie LH Thankyou so much for your comment- I appreciate it so much that you recognise my techniques are original! So much love 😍🙏🏻

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому

      right? this is so fun ! people forget that because of the hard work but dance Stephanie Lh -Dance!

  • @KarissaP08
    @KarissaP08 3 роки тому +2

    I love how she is breaking every rule of the pointe shoes

  • @adelinegrace3673
    @adelinegrace3673 7 років тому +43

    I do the water sprayer trick on mine but wear them straight after so the dry and soften to the shape of my foot!!

    • @Dance_Creations
      @Dance_Creations 6 років тому +3

      I do that too! Then it fits perfectly!

    • @applebeezez5142
      @applebeezez5142 5 років тому +1

      I do the spray and then just absolutely squash the shoe and it surprisingly works really well

  • @savannahhilder7918
    @savannahhilder7918 7 років тому +99

    I got new point shoes and they feel so much better cause my last pair were dead... and I didn't know I thought it was just my feet becoming weak, when I bought my new shoes... THAT ALL CHANGED. By the way your such an inspiration for young dancers like me, keep up the great work😌😍 like if your an AUZZIE🐨

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +6

      yay!! thank you so much Savannah xo

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому

      fabulous fun huh Savanah Hilder! I will like being an Irish gal!

    • @addieschmit9366
      @addieschmit9366 5 років тому +2

      Lmao my pointe shoes were dead after 2 months I don’t know how i lasted with them for 8

  • @daffo595
    @daffo595 7 років тому +230

    Is a 3 quarter shank really a good thing? Isn't that highly dependant on the individual's foot?
    Also I feel like the last hack is an invitation for getting blisters

    • @amandanance919
      @amandanance919 7 років тому +49

      Daph Duck Generally, I've heard that you shouldn't 3 quarter your shoes if you're a beginner because it requires more strength. However, I've heard of many more experienced dancers cutting their shanks because it makes their foot look more archy. I think that as long as you cut it where your arch is, then it will look fine.

    • @Tintenfischchen
      @Tintenfischchen 7 років тому +33

      Yeah, almost all teachers and professionals I talked to said that you shouldn't 3 quarter your pointe shoes as a beginner. After a few years of experience, you can try it out and see if it helps you or not.

    • @poketvenus
      @poketvenus 7 років тому +39

      Daph Duck most teachers want you to break your shoes in with hard work. cutting the shank makes it easy to achieve that broken in feeling, and does make the shoe look better, so it's common for pros who go through 2 pairs a day to break theirs in through hacks like this as much as possible that way they are clean and new for performances.

    • @charlotteosgood7390
      @charlotteosgood7390 7 років тому +15

      I've been on pointe for a year and recently got shoes with a 3/4 shank, and they've been pretty helpful for me. the first day i used them, my arches were sore because it takes more effort to get up on pointe, but it's easier to fully pointe my toes and walking in demi-pointe is more comfortable than with regular shoes.

    • @adelaidetisserand9559
      @adelaidetisserand9559 7 років тому +17

      Also, as for the last hack I pretty much only wear tights in my shoes for performances when it is required and you'll notice that in a lot of professional classes, dancers usually roll their tights up and dance barefoot in their shoes (except for padding if a dancer chooses to use it) and I love the feel of the pointe shoes on my heels. I have never gotten blisters from it except for when my elastics are sewn to close to my Achilles tendon. I don't like the look of professionals wearing their tights like she showed for performances however because it still is noticeable a lot of times. For performances, I wear the tights like normal and wet the back of my heels and apply rosin to the heel of my tights if that makes sense. That always worked with me.

  • @anshevel
    @anshevel 7 років тому +2

    And Claudia, what would be very interesting to hear from you is the list of movies about dancing which inspired you and your students. As a lot of dancers love not only dancing but also watching great shows :)

  • @fenia6505
    @fenia6505 6 років тому +15

    1:25 when she finished taking I was like "ok who are we killing"

  • @ultravioletspirit
    @ultravioletspirit 7 років тому +30

    Hello Claudia, I am from Mexico, watching from New York City, I didn't know you were in the Royal Ballet!! that is so amazing, I love their repertoire and everything about it. Please do a video about your life in the Royal Ballet, roles, life, etc. you are very young! why did you stop dancing? I see ladies that look 60 on pointe shoes here all the time!! no joke!!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +4

      Hi Aletia - I'll definitely add this idea to the videos list xxx

  • @alimaddison5594
    @alimaddison5594 7 років тому +7

    Hi Claudia, I was just wondering- what would the longevity of your shoe be like if you only did 1-2 pointe classes a week (and you applied all these hacks)? I'm only asking because I know with the Royal Ballet you would have had a new shoe/new shoes each day, whereas I can only afford to buy them every so often. How many wears do you think I could get out of a shoe after cutting/shellacing/glueing etc?

  • @emma-dv4ub
    @emma-dv4ub 7 років тому

    I LOVE BLOCH I COULD NEVER GIVE IT UP!!!! I GET ALL MY DANCE STUFF FROM BLOCH

  • @ultravioletspirit
    @ultravioletspirit 7 років тому +36

    awesome tips! specially the mattifying with rosin!!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому

      Thanks Aletia!! xx

    • @patriciaatlantaesthetician8810
      @patriciaatlantaesthetician8810 5 років тому +2

      A few decades ago we used rosin in the point only and lamb's wool for the toes. Thinks are slowly changing. Ex-ballerina, age 66.

  • @madik2418
    @madik2418 7 років тому +35

    New Subscriber!!!! P.S Can u make a vidoe on how to do bell turns?? Please I need help with them...

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +7

      I'll have to add this idea to the videos list xxx

    • @keithkogano8956
      @keithkogano8956 6 років тому

      what are they

    • @irinalinca3662
      @irinalinca3662 6 років тому

      Izabella Carter they are turns with your leg up in front of you at a 90° angle

  • @graciexdancerxx1435
    @graciexdancerxx1435 7 років тому +234

    This is great for when I get my pointe shoes on Wednesday!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +18

      Grace // SWSOD Dancer You must be so excited! 😍😍

    • @heathergorrell7551
      @heathergorrell7551 7 років тому +10

      Grace // SWSOD Dancer Congrats! Let me know what pointe shoes you end up getting! 😊💖

    • @ellagrace5148
      @ellagrace5148 7 років тому +25

      Grace // SWSOD Dancer Congrats!💗👏I got my pointe shoes a little while ago and it was very exciting! Our teacher one class just showed up with a box of point shoes to size all of us.😊Then when our pointe shoes had been shipped to our studio (which took quite a few months) she showed us how to sew them. The next class we started!💗I hope you have fun!!

    • @emmachartrand9637
      @emmachartrand9637 7 років тому +1

      Grace // SWSOD Dancer I

    • @ariah2985
      @ariah2985 7 років тому +3

      I'm 11 and i'll get my point shoes next week probably

  • @joanzhangzz
    @joanzhangzz 7 років тому

    my daughter and I are looking forward to your next video.

  • @esmeburrell6426
    @esmeburrell6426 4 роки тому +10

    It’s killing me that the fact she’s calling it wood

  • @ellafofellaaa
    @ellafofellaaa 5 років тому

    I’m not on pointe yet so I’m watching living vicariously through you😂

  • @isabellaeliisa
    @isabellaeliisa 7 років тому +11

    Why am I even watching this? I quit ballet 5 years ago😂

  • @angelenochek
    @angelenochek 7 років тому

    This is so helpful for when I get my first pair of pointe shoes on Sunday, thank you so much!!😀😀😄

  • @cherlindreaaurora4075
    @cherlindreaaurora4075 3 роки тому +4

    It's always so funny: you buy shoes that are worth around 100 $ to just destroy them before the first used and throw them away within a couple of hours :D

  • @gracefangmann3170
    @gracefangmann3170 6 років тому

    I use Bloch Heritage shoes. My first pair were Sansha Debutantes, those were good but i prefer Bloch

  • @baileyblankenship744
    @baileyblankenship744 5 років тому +5

    I just took pre pointe one and I have Aria Capezio pointe shoes and they where 90$ and if I did this my mom would ground me then my dance teacher fuss at me then my friends would question me 😐😐 but I love this vid

  • @bretonovic
    @bretonovic 6 років тому

    Thank you for such a wonderful video! If only I'd had this when I was younger! you are a fabulous coach and personality!

  • @DaniParducci
    @DaniParducci 3 роки тому +3

    Why does the music make me feel like I'm building on sims 3

  • @CapysGardenShop
    @CapysGardenShop 6 років тому

    So puzzled & overwhelmed. I’ll let her work out the kinks. 😂 Leaving shortly to get my daughter her 1st pair!

  • @Noebaque
    @Noebaque 6 років тому +6

    Hi Claudia! I'd love you to explain for what to do each of those hacks and at what age? Thanks for the video

  • @myup.4970
    @myup.4970 5 років тому +1

    Do you recommend using split sole? I've tried them on and they felt so amazing but I haven't asked anybody with more experience. I've been dancing for a year and practice everyday so I got pointe shoes pretty early (All of my teachers said I was strong enough for them) and now I'm pretty good with pointe work. Thanks to anyone who answers😂

  • @videoclip9023
    @videoclip9023 7 років тому +5

    Am i the only one without pointe shoes?

  • @joebloggs619
    @joebloggs619 5 років тому

    Clever tricks. Must try these once I get back into dancing again. Though it seems like a crime to go mutilating a beautiful brand new pair of ballet pointe shoes this way. Still, one has such shoes to perform an art, not just to admire how pretty they look new. Visual artists can paint pictures of them as still life. Dancers have to move. And so, pointe shoes must be comfortable, or at least, not too unbearably painful. If mutilating them this way achieves necessary comfort to move in, then it's

  • @paigemooney
    @paigemooney 7 років тому +8

    at my studio we use Gaynor Minden pointe shoes. i much prefer them tbh, you don't have to destroy them and you can just stick on suede rather than cut the shoe. cool hacks tho.

    • @cattail64
      @cattail64 6 років тому +1

      When I was in classes, I moved away and can't go to my studio at the moment or I'd be going back, but i used gaynor as well, they worked so well for me, i didn't have to work as hard to the get the arch broken in as much and had such a smooth look to them. But everyone else in my studio didn't enjoy pointers as much as i did. So i always did the pointe solos for the studio and always went with people when they were getting their first pair

  • @aliciacunningham1133
    @aliciacunningham1133 6 років тому +1

    question: I’ve joined a new ballet school and as a newer dancer I’m not on pointe and they have suggested going into a class where all the girls are already on pointe for 2+ years and I’m just unsure of what to do? I don’t think I would be ready to go on pointe yet as it’s only my 3rd year

  • @alaskafinley8816
    @alaskafinley8816 7 років тому +81

    No wonder professional ballet dancers go through 3 pairs of pointe shoes a day, they destroy half the shoe!

    • @billievanderpol
      @billievanderpol 6 років тому +19

      more like 3 a week lol and we dont destroy them, its customizing them to fit us properly so that we dont go through shoes as quickly

    • @natleieclaire1792
      @natleieclaire1792 6 років тому +8

      Lauren XOX no, its because we work harder than non-professional dancers and other athletes

    • @cranberry8309
      @cranberry8309 6 років тому +9

      why can't no one understand its not destroying them its fitting and accommodating only pros like people like us and Claudia would understand

    • @chess4072
      @chess4072 6 років тому +3

      no you’re wrong. the reason why they go through many pairs of shoes a day or a year, it’s because pointe aren’t very strong. if you use just one pair of pointe shoes for a long time, you might get hurt.

    • @reanarey7378
      @reanarey7378 3 роки тому

      pointe shoes aren't strong + they work more than non profs

  • @cindyzj3478
    @cindyzj3478 6 років тому

    Just got my pointe shoes today !!!😆😆😆so excited!!!❤️😆😁

  • @gemma8133
    @gemma8133 7 років тому +13

    Can you please do a Day in the life??? Thank you so much xxxx

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +5

      Gemma gg I would LOVE to!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thankyou for your support xx

  • @cartomancycarmen
    @cartomancycarmen 4 місяці тому

    I wonder if using one of those acrylic nail electric drill bits could help soften and smooth the areas you cut inside so they don’t hurt your feet too.

  • @browarek9
    @browarek9 4 роки тому +4

    claudia: omg i havent been on pointe for ages *feet look amazing* *
    me: buhskdfkahWHAT

  • @mossie1954
    @mossie1954 6 років тому +1

    * Before cutting the shank!!! place a Green craft mat (from the $2.00 store) under the shank when it is loose from the Ballet Shoe(so the craft mat protects- and it should cover the Ballet shoe, by it being under the craft mat when using the 'stanley knife'....You have then no way of cutting the Ballet Shoe by accident...It also should be used during the shaving off of the shank, to protect the shoe.

  • @penelopeperez9558
    @penelopeperez9558 7 років тому +29

    Claudia Dean, can you do a story video, sharing your experiences in the royal ballet and why you don't dance anymore!!!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +9

      Stay tuned xxx

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому +2

      Yay! Thank you so very much ...I cannot dance at the momement , many illlnessses -sp- what would you watch for inspiration ?I just saw some of Gelsey Kirklands new school -I am so happy for her vs the 80s and trials with Barishnakov....what inspires your soul when you are off dance?

    • @lohannylapa
      @lohannylapa 6 років тому +1

      I'd like that video very much as well!! ❤

  • @izzymcnulty2872
    @izzymcnulty2872 7 років тому

    I'm getting mine tomorrow! I'm so excited 😆

  • @marybethrice8047
    @marybethrice8047 7 років тому +8

    I literally go through a pair of pointe shoes a week😂😂

  • @lexa9767
    @lexa9767 6 років тому

    Hi Claudia, I just subscribed and I was wondering if you could make a video on how to tell your parents you want to do ballet. PLEASE RESPOND!!!

  • @allieadams74
    @allieadams74 7 років тому +12

    That was so useful!! I'm hopefully getting on pointe this summer and I've been watching a lot of pointe videos--Your hacks are so good!! I've seen most of them already, but it was nice to have someone actually explain them and show a demonstration 😊👍🏻💗

  • @smOVERCOMINGITALL
    @smOVERCOMINGITALL 5 років тому +2

    I am not a dancer... never have been and probably couldn't be if i tired. But watching these dancers rip apart these pointe shoes is so crazy to me that i have been watching these videos for hours now.
    It's just so crazy to me that these expensive shoes get torn to shreds and finding out pro's go through... multiple sometimes in a day?!?!?!?! it's like a legit job to get these shoes to where you need them to be. it's just so wild.

  • @ericadoss2959
    @ericadoss2959 5 років тому +3

    i ride dressage....equine ballet if you will. (i took dance as a young girl, but chose horses!😄)
    it seems a ballet dancer getting their first point shoes is like a young horse finally reaching the level in their training when they fitted for their first double bridle. it is a right of passage! much respect for your art! ❤🌹

  • @ace.error404
    @ace.error404 5 років тому +1

    Just curious, what is the purpose of rosin? I see many pro dancers doing this but I don’t know why!
    Also, why can’t you get it on the bottom of the shoe?
    I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE AN ANSWER! THANKS!

  • @devonmarchant1131
    @devonmarchant1131 7 років тому +5

    Claudia, do you have any tips for pointe shoe shanks twisting off the heel? Will three-quartering solve this issue? Please let me know. I love your videos and tips so much! 💕

    • @taeyangmysun6424
      @taeyangmysun6424 7 років тому +1

      You're probably wearing the wrong shoes, or they're faulty. I know my friend got a faulty pair even though they were the ones she normally buys, and the shanks were twisted a bit. She had to return them.

  • @maggiejacob1872
    @maggiejacob1872 7 років тому

    I love Bloch Heritage!!!

  • @kristiLB93
    @kristiLB93 7 років тому +14

    Great tips! You look great on pointe! You've still got it!

  • @themurrrr
    @themurrrr 6 років тому +25

    So you spray water to soften the shoe.... then shellack it to harden it..... same area... just look, it is the same area..... I am confused.

    • @ViolaGrl19
      @ViolaGrl19 6 років тому +9

      Anna K soften to mold, then shellac to harder then new shape

  • @dilettabertoldi8793
    @dilettabertoldi8793 7 років тому +4

    I bought a pair of grinshko (nova if i remember well) and they have a 3/4 shank.
    Perfect line for my feet but they broke after few lessons 😕

  • @kristylok320
    @kristylok320 7 років тому +4

    For Hack #10, I usually just wear the tights and put rosin on the heels of my feet over the tights then put my pointe shoes on.

  • @deborahevans2012
    @deborahevans2012 3 роки тому +3

    Wow great tips! Wish I’d have known these 45 years ago in my ballet days. Back then, we used to just wear them ‘as they come’ so to speak, straight from the packet. My mum might have been horrified at what you did to the shoes but I know exactly what you mean and how brilliant these hack are. Lovely video x

  • @Rachel-lz4sz
    @Rachel-lz4sz 7 років тому

    Not really sure how I ended up here? I'm not a dancer, have never owned pointe shoes and probably never will. However I loved this video even though I didn't have a clue what she was talking about

  • @nolita88
    @nolita88 7 років тому +4

    Really SOLID tips! NOT the norm on UA-cam, norm other dancer avenues..... THANK you, Claudia Dean!! Oh, and by the way, you have gorgeous dancer lines! Sigh... Your openness to sharing tips and secrets is admirable. Wish you coached in the USA - know SEVERAL dancers who would eagerly seek your coaching and guidance! Consider a trip????

  • @prixssclover6702
    @prixssclover6702 3 роки тому +2

    Before I go on stage I always use hairspray on the base of my shoes so I don't slip!

  • @dskim3005
    @dskim3005 7 років тому +5

    The longest and the BEST pointe shoes hacks ever! thank you so much Claudia!😙😙

  • @addisonstein1578
    @addisonstein1578 3 роки тому +1

    i know this is old but girl, you saved my life with the tenth hack!! I have a ballet intense tomorrow and i am wearing russian points for the first time. They kept slipping off my heel and i was desperate

  • @LizzyLawton
    @LizzyLawton 7 років тому +8

    Where did you buy your shellac. I can't find any that look like that one.

  • @lulud15
    @lulud15 7 років тому

    Just a question, it might be obvious but how does whacking your shoe on the ground help the noise???

  • @akherd
    @akherd 7 років тому +6

    Can you please give some tips for older dancers trying to get their splits!

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому

      Hey Alana, my two video's on split leaps (quick tip & how to master) are for all ages xxx

  • @AG-ns9tw
    @AG-ns9tw 7 років тому

    WOW!!! My Grandaughter does Ballet and her sister does it too!!
    Estelle is 10, and she is Grade 5, and Clarice is 7, and she is Grade 2!!
    And there little brother tries to join in, and Lochlin is10 months old!:)
    Which Dance school did you go to?

  • @Mia-xg1wm
    @Mia-xg1wm 6 років тому +3

    I love how the pointe shoes are soooo carefully made and dancers literally RIP them apart 😂

  • @imogenwalters5602
    @imogenwalters5602 7 років тому +2

    Hi Claudia! If you have more archy feet can you still 3/4 the shank, or will it compromise the support too much?

  • @cloudcatchermedia
    @cloudcatchermedia 7 років тому +3

    don't BLOCH make a 3/4 ?
    Sansha do - have done for years…

  • @atomica157
    @atomica157 3 роки тому

    Just started watching and I have enjoyed your tips as well as your stories...Wold it be possible to lower the music as I think it is too loud and distracts from you,Cheers!

  • @isabellap.6289
    @isabellap.6289 7 років тому +4

    Hi! You could put subtitles in Portuguese (Brazil)? I liked very much!
    Você poderia colocar legenda em português (Brasil)? Gostei muito!

  • @fourthgirl
    @fourthgirl 6 років тому

    Your nails are fantastic!

  • @lily.renneker2503
    @lily.renneker2503 7 років тому +3

    For tip number 8, why do you use water? At my studio we use rubbing alcohol because it dries in 2-4 minutes and keeps it soft so the glue won't reharden

  • @emmatseng3170
    @emmatseng3170 7 років тому

    Hello l'm from Taiwan 🇹🇼 l love your Channel so much!! I love ballet 💓 my dream is to be a ballet dancer 💃🏻 but my dad doesn't want to me to do ballet 😭😭
    Please teacher says some things to me please 😫

  • @alisont1003
    @alisont1003 7 років тому +8

    Yay! new video! Can you please show how you break in your pointe shoes?

  • @kitukaur1117
    @kitukaur1117 5 років тому +1

    I never take the top part of the satin off. My dances have a lot of fouettés and I find it much easier to do with the satin on top intact because it flows better

  • @alexadollar601
    @alexadollar601 7 років тому +5

    Can you do a stage makeup video??

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +1

      Yesss Alexa I've added this idea to the videos list xx

  • @mallorystratton9254
    @mallorystratton9254 7 років тому

    I just got my point shoes last Friday

  • @minayesh8012
    @minayesh8012 7 років тому +10

    instead of cutting the front i like to put some stitches at the edge works amazing and it looks good

  • @hannahpa4554
    @hannahpa4554 7 років тому

    If I say my mom: Hey, i will break my shoes, she will totally freak out😨😂😂😂

  • @practicalsaint
    @practicalsaint 7 років тому +3

    such valuable info!!!! Thank you ! I'm about to get my first pair

  • @frisk9538
    @frisk9538 4 роки тому

    Oh ok why not😂
    I don't know that i should do that😅

  • @alessiaamico1049
    @alessiaamico1049 7 років тому +4

    Amazing hacks for pointe shoes!!👍 I will try to do them on my new pointe shoes for my next performance in June!!🙆🙆 I wear Bloch Serenade.
    Bye from Italy😘😘💕💕

  • @stephmurphy2826
    @stephmurphy2826 3 роки тому

    thats a cool hack the last one but what if you don't have thoses type of stockings

  • @valentinabasili6395
    @valentinabasili6395 7 років тому +4

    Hi Claudia! I'm from Italy, I love all your videos and this one is sooo helpful and different from any other videos about pointe shoes hacks! Your tips are always really original! Anyway English is not my mother language and there are few words I haven't understood.. can you write me which is the product of the Hack #5 and Hack #9 ? Thank you for everything! Can't wait for the next video!

  • @madisonsmith8283
    @madisonsmith8283 6 років тому

    You should create a pointe shoe with the grips and everything

  • @bridgethalliday1395
    @bridgethalliday1395 7 років тому +4

    Love this video and your others so much !! Just wondering where you got your jumper from ?? Xx

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +3

      Bridget Halliday Its Bloch & it's so warm !! 😍😍

  • @Ingridinbox519
    @Ingridinbox519 7 років тому +1

    Great tips, thank you Claudia!

  • @chloe915
    @chloe915 7 років тому +27

    Omg I'm such a big fan! Do you recommend Russian pointes? My studio requires Russian pointes or blochs, whichever is best for our feet.

    • @daisyw5157
      @daisyw5157 7 років тому +4

      Yes Russian pointes are really good especially when you start off en Pointe. I used to have freed for my first pair and my Russian pointes I have now are so much better! good luck

    • @chloe915
      @chloe915 7 років тому +2

      daisydancediva!!!! ! Thank you! My studio does pre pointe which is basically pointe shoes but without wooden shanks so your shank will move easily. I will move up to pointe at the end of summer/fall.

    • @AzAries
      @AzAries 7 років тому +4

      Chloe 101 pointe shoe shanks are made of cardboard not wood just so you know :)

    • @daisyw5157
      @daisyw5157 7 років тому +1

      Sunflower_22 umm real Pointe shoe shanks are made of wood

    • @danceballetacro
      @danceballetacro 7 років тому +1

      I wear ulanova II by Grishko. I love them

  • @Xeniaphoses
    @Xeniaphoses 7 років тому +2

    I don't know if anyone here can give me some tips or whatnot- but I find it VERY difficult to come en pointe. I can easily do it at the barre and make multiple exercises, but when it comes to center, doing pique, pirouettes, et cetera, I simply can't get up with a straight leg. Any tips? :(

  • @puptatoes15
    @puptatoes15 7 років тому +10

    This is so helpful! THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +3

      THANK YOU for your support!! xx

    • @puptatoes15
      @puptatoes15 7 років тому +2

      When you're in your pointe shoes 6/7 days a week. These tips and hacks make a BIG difference :)

    • @brookebowers3529
      @brookebowers3529 7 років тому

      ditto and gr8 name for a dancer Ella Best!

  • @bridgitte247
    @bridgitte247 6 років тому +1

    I shellac and wear seamed tights that do the same as bear skin

  • @keishaallchurch1978
    @keishaallchurch1978 7 років тому +9

    Hi could you please do a video on how to get stronger ankles and higher arches for pointe? Love the hacks in the video ! Xx

    • @ClaudiaDeanWorld
      @ClaudiaDeanWorld  7 років тому +2

      What a great suggestion!! I've added that video idea to my videos list x

  • @milliejay1451
    @milliejay1451 7 років тому +1

    I'm still really old fashioned and darn my shoes