THANK you for specifying about sewing ribbons and elastic on the inside! I so dislike this common practice these days, of sewing them outside; to me it looks sloppy, and is just one more item getting in the way of the simple, clean line we aim for. I also really like that you re-use your ribbons. It's an especially useful practice if it's difficult to get the kind of ribbons you like, besides making sense in terms of economics and simply being in a conserving, low-waste mind-set. I prefer the kind of ribbons that it looks like you use, which are shiny on one side, rougher on the other, and very thin material, to have as little bulk from ribbons as possible. I got in the habit of cutting two different lengths, since the inside ribbon has a bit further to go than the outside one, and, like you, I prefer to fold them on the sewn end, so there are three layers where they're being sewn. As soon as I had the ribbons cut (leaving a bit of leeway in length), I'd burn both ends of each one, making the fabric melt very slightly, to keep the ribbons from fraying at the ends. I also liked to get the drawstring or elastic tied where I wanted it, so it wouldn't matter so much if I inadvertently sewed through it. I've also worn primarily Freeds for many years, and they are easier to work with than most others for sewing, shortening shanks (or removing them altogether, for use as flat shoes), getting the little nails out, and so forth. I never thought of or learned about cutting the inside fabric to give a bit more room; that's a great tip, and something doable in Freeds, but much less so, if not impossible, with some other brands, including Capezios, the last time I saw them, since those two layers of fabric are much harder to separate, or sometimes can't be separated, from my experience. Just one of many reasons I never cared for Capezios, along with their greater noisiness, the difficulty in softening them up, the practical impossibility of working with the shanks (shortening, removing, etc.), or getting the nails out if you do manage to do anything with the shanks, and the fact that they just never felt very good. I like using something to harden up the inside just a bit, after getting the shoes broken in just right, to help keep them useable in that shape as long as possible (being in companies where the numbers of shoes provided were fine, but not in the kind of range that NYCB reportedly provides, and later, buying them for myself--also I always preferred somewhat softer shoes to new ones). Jet glue used as you showed is good, but the best stuff I ever had, which I can't find now, was a kind of shellack for metal that the stage workers used in Germany. It was just thick enough to be easily spread where one wanted it in the shoe, and dried completely clear. Here, the best I've been able to find is Zinsser Bull's Eye shellack, or the spray version of it. Better than nothing. Re. the jet glue, once I took someone's advice and put some on the outside of the pointe, rather than just the inside. Bad idea--both toe platforms were totally slippery from it. Re. taping toes, I haven't had to do that for years, thanks to modern science. I used to disapprove of various pads, and would only use a layer or two of paper towel wrapped around my toes, which was fine until something would cause a blister or corn to develop. Finally trying Ouch Pouch Jr.s was a revelation, and made me jealous of dancers growing up with that available, rather than just lamb's wool and foam pads. The Jr.s are not bulky at all, they just protect my skin while letting me 'feel the floor'; it just feels like the bit of paper towel I was used to, but without any of the friction, raw skin, blisters, corns, or bad calluses that would sometimes come with that, or messed up skin, from toes being taped for hours. Even with shoes on for long periods, with time waiting, then up dancing, then waiting some more, before dancing again--even in those situations, my toes and feet generally were fine. I'm now a big fan of those. Anyway, great video, and I love the one on pirouettes, etc., too (can't wait to try the counting backwards trick, and to share it with students).
Thank you for your ballet videos. The ballet world is really fascinating. I enjoy the ballet classes and rehearsals than to watch the final product. You are really a beautiful girl and I am happy for you that you are back to professional ballet. Keep on doing videos. They have been very useful to me. Again thanks.
Hi Kathryn!! I have to say I love your channel!! I am not a ballet dancer, but I am a HUGE fan, and I appreciate that I could be able to learn more about this beautiful art!! Thank you!!! Kind regards from Spain XD
Do you think you could make a video describing your time at SAB and NYCB? Like auditioning, dorms, classes, getting into the company, etc.? It's my dream to go there and the more information I can get on it the better!
Your videos are wonderfully organized and filmed and are so easy to understand! You also have tips I've never heard before. So awesome!! Can't wait to continue following your channel for videos to come. :) Going to try your sewing technique on my next pair of shoes!
this is brilliant, Kathryn... I was a classical ballet student, who had progressed to point shoes... now I am older, but re-training my body for ballet...
could you maybe do a video sometime about easy and quick snacks that are healthy and high in protein? I always have trouble finding time to eat well, especially in the mornings.
My friend's daughter is going to start pointe shoe training very soon. I was trying to help her by finding all of the information that I could. I happened to find your site and I am glad that I did. I will be sending you questions and asking for information so that I can help her. I work at a theatre and we have ballet performances and I am amazed at the talent that some of these young woman display. Thank you for all of your help and please keep doing what you are doing.
Same. If you are a beginner or just started doing intermediate then you have a blue leotard. But if you are going on pointe or on pointe then you get a black leo.
I'm not in pointe shoes (I'm a late beginner, I'm older than you!) but I loved your leotards. I actually just bought a couple of Eleve ones and I wanted to see some real life examples. There are hardly any videos featuring them, so thank you for sharing yours!
The split Sole is easily to point while the full sole is for ballerina who are like upper grades and much more better in pointing and stuff. The split sole is mostly wore in like Chinese dance,mordern dance and sometimes gymnastics, full sole is mostly for ballet and those who are still using flats for ballet. I'm one lol. I learn ballet since I was 4. I've been in ballet for 7 years ardy so I Probaly knew everything :) haha hope it helps!
+Zephie lovet actually, it completely depends on your dance school. Some schools let students choose what they wear, whereas my school has you wear full sole until you get to Intermediate Foundation - Intermediate (basically Grade 6 - Grade 7 but with pointe shoes). Split sole shoes make your feet look much more enhanced, and show off your arches more. Full sole shoes restrict your arch a bit, and don't make your feet look as pretty/nice. I started dance when I was two, and now I'm twelve so I've been doing it for ten years and I know my stuff :) hope this helps!
straight to the pointe Thank you. Teacher said full soled but I don't think she really cares too much. Although I got full soles for class and half soles for shows. Thank you so much
If you are a beginner you should be using full sole leather shoes. It has more resistance and will strengthen your foot more unlike a split sole canvas or leather shoe. Its absolutely untrue that full soles are for upper grades.
You are absolutely stunning! And your videos are so helpful! I'm so glad you are going back to professional dancing, I hope to be a part of NYCB one day 😍😘
Your pointe shoe sewing tutorial was really good. Most of the other videos from other channels seem to just talk about how they sew their shoes without actually physically doing it. Everyone does this differently, so it's a nice insight to see the finer details. So Thank you :)
This video is the reason i subscribed a while ago:) Just watched it again because i got my first pair of pointe shoes yesterday so excited! Our ballet teacher is teaching us how to sew on our ribbons and elastics tomorrow! Soooo excited. Thanks Kathryn for the video/s :)
I just wanted to say thank you because I just started pointe and getting it all read was very confusing. But this video made it much more simple and less stressful, and you gave me inspiration to start my own channel, so I did!! I mad it for my journey in dance! Super excited to perform on pointe!!💙💙💙💙
My pointe shoes are way too small right now so I am finally getting a new pair. I had European balance and it was nice, but I might try some new ones. Thanks for these tips! I love your channel.
got my first pair of pointe shoes this past weekend and I love them! I am so happy that I finally made it on pointe! you are such a big inspiration to me and I love ally our videos! have an amazing day!
Hi Katie! This video was really helpful, because I am going to start sewing my own pointe shoes for the first time! Could you do a video on how to be prepared, what to expect, and how to improve at a summer intensive? :)
Hey Kathryn! Your eleves are gorgeous! Next year will be my first year as a trainee, and I am shooting to get a job in the next two years. I was hoping you could mention in a video a little advice on company auditions. I am not sure if I should set up appointments to take class with the company or just do the cattle call auditions. I am petrified, and would really love your advice on what to expect.
I will definitely do a video on that. I would look into both- some companies don't do cattle call auditions at all. So you will have to call them. GOOD LUCK!
Thank you so much! your videos are always so helpful :) you're so beautiful as well. it's so kind of you to do these for young dancers like me. It's obvious that you put a lot of work into these! it's very much appreciated.
your videos are really helpful because I'm starting pointe in like a week or two and I'm looking on websites for strengthening exercises watching a few of your videos and some of live on pointe anyway so far I'm finding everything really helpful so thank! xx
I'm a late starter age 16 :3 and I'm starting pointe at my first summer intensive. Thank you for your wonderful advice and tips that helped get me where I want to be ^^
Hey I was just wondering if u could do a video on wat u wear for bras under ur leos thanks all your videos help even things I would have never thought of
Will you pls make a short video to show how to properly sew the inside of sides and the back of the pointe shoes to make it snug fit perfectly without any bagging issue?! Thank you :)
The trick for even jet glue was really helpful! I don’t have my pointe shoes yet but might get them this year and I was trying to think of how to avoid buying a whole bunch of pairs (your first year on pointe is a half hour a week for me) and I was hesitant to think of jet glue because I imagined it drying like hot glue and I was afraid I’d make it bumpy. But now I’m less nervous About the cost of pointe shoes bc I can make them last longer!
I am sorry if anyone already asked, but, what king of glue do you use? That kind of procedure it's totally new to me! I am very glad to have this information! Thanks Kathryn! You're the best anyway :)
Hi! Could you do a 'ballet throughout the years' video? Talking about how/where/why you started, old pictures and videos of your dancing as you grow up? Would love to see your progression! xx
I love this! I have a question that is probably a rookie type of question, but what's the point of tearing out the shank like you did at the end? Is it just for more flexibility, or is there another reason?
Rachel Nyenhuis I realize this comment is very old but it was a very sloppy way of 3/4 shanking your shoes which is when you cut the about a quarter of the way down the shank to make your arch look better. There might be more reasons I've never done it before (I would be WAY over the box if I did) hope that helped even though your comment is a few years old
I absolutely love the Amber leotard from Eleve. I have adopted it as my church uniform paring it with a skirt of the same color. How do you like it? I only live 60 miles from the store in Kansas City Missouri. I love your videos and would love to learn ballet.
I'm gonna let you know that they are torture for the first 3-6 months! You might not feel it right away but after they are really fun when you can do stuff!
That's so exciting! Just letting you know some of these things are for students/dancers who had a little more experience on pointe, how you sew, break in etc won't be exactly the same; you should ask your teachers before trying anything your not sure of :) have fun!
Kathryn Morgan I have just gotten my next pair of Russians today. And there is already a stain. I swear I didn't do anything wrong to them. But anyways, I have tried everything!!! What am I supposed to do?! As I have just gotten then I cannot afford to return them or take them to a professional. Any tips??
I'm semi-new to pointe (this is my 3rd year on pointe) i'm not very old still a student but i would really like to get stronger on pointe regarding turns and such any tips or tricks?? you are absolutely amazing and i love watching your videos ;)
Sierra Ashton Thank you! If you haven't yet seen my feet and pointe work strengthening video, I will link it here. I will do a video on pointe work and turns though! xo Feet & Pointe Work Strengthening Workout
Love your style, I´m a begginer from Argentina, I don´t pretend to be a profesional but anyway I feel true passion for ballet. Your exercise video is fantastic. Could you talk about your stage experience, how you manage it, how you create the characters you get, etc.. Sorry for my english.
Love this video! Interesting tip about when your feet swell... I will definitely put that to use next nutcracker season! Also I have the same Nadine eleve as you with half sleeves and mesh, but mine is light pink! It's one of my favorites.
can you do a video on tips of darning and the benefits and if i or anyone should do it thx :) At my school we tend to bring up the way you dance sometimes because we all love you so yea
Hey Kathryn! I had sub'd and these are my fav types of videos! I've been dancing for about 10 years and I teach as well. I am 23 with a 1 year old and still attend two ballet classes a week :) you do a very similar pointe shoe breaking in as me!
Hello Katie!! I really hope you see this, I really love your videos, and it would mean a lot if you could help me. I have extremely winged feet, extremely flexible, anything on pointe is really hard. I have no problem with balancing on half pointe, but pointe is really hard. Any tips?
Kathryn I am 11 and I am a dancer. I have been dancing since I was 2 and this year is my first year on pointe! Anyway, can you do a bun making tutorial please??!!
Hi Katie! I have loved your videos so far. They have been incredibly helpful! I have a question regarding shaving down the outsole of your shoes. Do you find that it changes the integrity/strength of your shoe in the demi-pointe area? I love the idea of having less wobble, but I also find that I need my shoes to be harder in that area. Any thoughts would be appreciated :)
Thank you! I find it only makes it a tiny bit lighter. Not that big of a difference. I need a hard shoe as well and I really haven't had any issues. :)
Do you or anyone know if the stitching on the sole of a Chacott, Veronese II Pointe shoe is integral to it? I'm just not sure if I can shave it down as much as she does, cause it does bother me...
Very informative! However, you did not mention what kind of thread is recommended for sewing. Also, you brought up de-shanking the shoe but you did not mention the purpose of de-shanking. Thanks!
Hiya, this video has been very helpful. I've been on pointe's for two years now but I've never heard of glueing the inside of the shoe. What does it do??? Thank you xxxxx
Hi Kathryn, i was wondering if you could do a video on how pointe shoes should fit your feet. I got measured for a new pair of pointe shoes and they are very different from the ones i had before and I am now not sure what my pointe shoes should feel like. If you could it would be so helpful :) xxx
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Thanks, Kathryn ... I am a 64 years old lady beginning on pointe shoes. I found your video very helpful.
WOW that is VERRY impressive
That is sooo wonderful!!!!
Maria Cecilia GOOD JOB!
Maria Cecilia love ur post! im almost 35 (this June ! ) and just decided to start Adult ballet for beginners ♡♡♡
Maria Cecilia congratulations!!!!
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THANK you for specifying about sewing ribbons and elastic on the inside! I so dislike this common practice these days, of sewing them outside; to me it looks sloppy, and is just one more item getting in the way of the simple, clean line we aim for. I also really like that you re-use your ribbons. It's an especially useful practice if it's difficult to get the kind of ribbons you like, besides making sense in terms of economics and simply being in a conserving, low-waste mind-set. I prefer the kind of ribbons that it looks like you use, which are shiny on one side, rougher on the other, and very thin material, to have as little bulk from ribbons as possible. I got in the habit of cutting two different lengths, since the inside ribbon has a bit further to go than the outside one, and, like you, I prefer to fold them on the sewn end, so there are three layers where they're being sewn. As soon as I had the ribbons cut (leaving a bit of leeway in length), I'd burn both ends of each one, making the fabric melt very slightly, to keep the ribbons from fraying at the ends. I also liked to get the drawstring or elastic tied where I wanted it, so it wouldn't matter so much if I inadvertently sewed through it.
I've also worn primarily Freeds for many years, and they are easier to work with than most others for sewing, shortening shanks (or removing them altogether, for use as flat shoes), getting the little nails out, and so forth. I never thought of or learned about cutting the inside fabric to give a bit more room; that's a great tip, and something doable in Freeds, but much less so, if not impossible, with some other brands, including Capezios, the last time I saw them, since those two layers of fabric are much harder to separate, or sometimes can't be separated, from my experience. Just one of many reasons I never cared for Capezios, along with their greater noisiness, the difficulty in softening them up, the practical impossibility of working with the shanks (shortening, removing, etc.), or getting the nails out if you do manage to do anything with the shanks, and the fact that they just never felt very good.
I like using something to harden up the inside just a bit, after getting the shoes broken in just right, to help keep them useable in that shape as long as possible (being in companies where the numbers of shoes provided were fine, but not in the kind of range that NYCB reportedly provides, and later, buying them for myself--also I always preferred somewhat softer shoes to new ones). Jet glue used as you showed is good, but the best stuff I ever had, which I can't find now, was a kind of shellack for metal that the stage workers used in Germany. It was just thick enough to be easily spread where one wanted it in the shoe, and dried completely clear. Here, the best I've been able to find is Zinsser Bull's Eye shellack, or the spray version of it. Better than nothing. Re. the jet glue, once I took someone's advice and put some on the outside of the pointe, rather than just the inside. Bad idea--both toe platforms were totally slippery from it.
Re. taping toes, I haven't had to do that for years, thanks to modern science. I used to disapprove of various pads, and would only use a layer or two of paper towel wrapped around my toes, which was fine until something would cause a blister or corn to develop. Finally trying Ouch Pouch Jr.s was a revelation, and made me jealous of dancers growing up with that available, rather than just lamb's wool and foam pads. The Jr.s are not bulky at all, they just protect my skin while letting me 'feel the floor'; it just feels like the bit of paper towel I was used to, but without any of the friction, raw skin, blisters, corns, or bad calluses that would sometimes come with that, or messed up skin, from toes being taped for hours. Even with shoes on for long periods, with time waiting, then up dancing, then waiting some more, before dancing again--even in those situations, my toes and feet generally were fine. I'm now a big fan of those.
Anyway, great video, and I love the one on pirouettes, etc., too (can't wait to try the counting backwards trick, and to share it with students).
AvalonMorley Thank you for your fantastic comment! I so appreciate it.
Thank you for your ballet videos. The ballet world is really fascinating. I enjoy the ballet classes and rehearsals than to watch the final product.
You are really a beautiful girl and I am happy for you that you are back to professional ballet.
Keep on doing videos. They have been very useful to me. Again thanks.
Hi Kathryn!! I have to say I love your channel!! I am not a ballet dancer, but I am a HUGE fan, and I appreciate that I could be able to learn more about this beautiful art!! Thank you!!! Kind regards from Spain XD
Do you think you could make a video describing your time at SAB and NYCB? Like auditioning, dorms, classes, getting into the company, etc.? It's my dream to go there and the more information I can get on it the better!
You should watch the documentary ‘On Pointe’. It’s on Disney+
Your videos are wonderfully organized and filmed and are so easy to understand! You also have tips I've never heard before. So awesome!! Can't wait to continue following your channel for videos to come. :) Going to try your sewing technique on my next pair of shoes!
Thank you so much!!
this is brilliant, Kathryn... I was a classical ballet student, who had progressed to point shoes... now I am older, but re-training my body for ballet...
PLEASE DO A POINTE TIPS FOR BEGINERS!!!!!
could you maybe do a video sometime about easy and quick snacks that are healthy and high in protein? I always have trouble finding time to eat well, especially in the mornings.
My friend's daughter is going to start pointe shoe training very soon. I was trying to help her by finding all of the information that I could. I happened to find your site and I am glad that I did. I will be sending you questions and asking for information so that I can help her. I work at a theatre and we have ballet performances and I am amazed at the talent that some of these young woman display. Thank you for all of your help and please keep doing what you are doing.
Theodore Burley Thank you so much! I am so glad you think my videos can help her.
I wish I was allowed to wear colored Leos!
Word!
Yea we have to wear blue but before we had to wear purple leos if I could choose I would pick green
We have coloured Leo's for different grades. Currently (grade 6-8 I think) im in a deep red one
In my ballet you can basically wear Amy color leotard you want. I like black.
Same. If you are a beginner or just started doing intermediate then you have a blue leotard. But if you are going on pointe or on pointe then you get a black leo.
I am getting pointe shoes soon I am soooo excited 😜😜😍😍☺️☺️
Congrats!!!!
Congrats 🎉, you’ll love it, it’s sooooooo much fun
I'm not in pointe shoes (I'm a late beginner, I'm older than you!) but I loved your leotards. I actually just bought a couple of Eleve ones and I wanted to see some real life examples. There are hardly any videos featuring them, so thank you for sharing yours!
For a video suggestion why not talk about the difference between split sole and full soled flat shoes? That's some information I'd like to know
The split Sole is easily to point while the full sole is for ballerina who are like upper grades and much more better in pointing and stuff. The split sole is mostly wore in like Chinese dance,mordern dance and sometimes gymnastics, full sole is mostly for ballet and those who are still using flats for ballet.
I'm one lol. I learn ballet since I was 4. I've been in ballet for 7 years ardy so I Probaly knew everything :) haha hope it helps!
Purple Hearts thank you it really does help
+Zephie lovet actually, it completely depends on your dance school. Some schools let students choose what they wear, whereas my school has you wear full sole until you get to Intermediate Foundation - Intermediate (basically Grade 6 - Grade 7 but with pointe shoes). Split sole shoes make your feet look much more enhanced, and show off your arches more. Full sole shoes restrict your arch a bit, and don't make your feet look as pretty/nice. I started dance when I was two, and now I'm twelve so I've been doing it for ten years and I know my stuff :) hope this helps!
straight to the pointe Thank you. Teacher said full soled but I don't think she really cares too much. Although I got full soles for class and half soles for shows. Thank you so much
If you are a beginner you should be using full sole leather shoes. It has more resistance and will strengthen your foot more unlike a split sole canvas or leather shoe. Its absolutely untrue that full soles are for upper grades.
You are absolutely stunning! And your videos are so helpful! I'm so glad you are going back to professional dancing, I hope to be a part of NYCB one day 😍😘
+LauraSurferGirl Than you so much!
Mermaid Laura i
Your pointe shoe sewing tutorial was really good. Most of the other videos from other channels seem to just talk about how they sew their shoes without actually physically doing it.
Everyone does this differently, so it's a nice insight to see the finer details. So Thank you :)
Missvee90 Thank you!
This video is the reason i subscribed a while ago:) Just watched it again because i got my first pair of pointe shoes yesterday so excited! Our ballet teacher is teaching us how to sew on our ribbons and elastics tomorrow! Soooo excited. Thanks Kathryn for the video/s :)
Thank you Katie! As summer pointe starts my feet are much stronger because of you! I love you!
I'm starting pointe next week and I am so excited!
i am just starting on pointe now. i love your videos... they are so helpful
I just wanted to say thank you because I just started pointe and getting it all read was very confusing. But this video made it much more simple and less stressful, and you gave me inspiration to start my own channel, so I did!! I mad it for my journey in dance! Super excited to perform on pointe!!💙💙💙💙
My pointe shoes are way too small right now so I am finally getting a new pair. I had European balance and it was nice, but I might try some new ones. Thanks for these tips! I love your channel.
i'm twenty and i just came back to ballet after a thyroid problem that tortured me for two years and i just love you and your video
Selene.F Thank you! And good luck to you!
got my first pair of pointe shoes this past weekend and I love them! I am so happy that I finally made it on pointe! you are such a big inspiration to me and I love ally our videos! have an amazing day!
Yay! Congrats on your first year en pointe!
Hi Katie! This video was really helpful, because I am going to start sewing my own pointe shoes for the first time! Could you do a video on how to be prepared, what to expect, and how to improve at a summer intensive? :)
Hey Kathryn! Your eleves are gorgeous!
Next year will be my first year as a trainee, and I am shooting to get a job in the next two years. I was hoping you could mention in a video a little advice on company auditions. I am not sure if I should set up appointments to take class with the company or just do the cattle call auditions. I am petrified, and would really love your advice on what to expect.
I will definitely do a video on that. I would look into both- some companies don't do cattle call auditions at all. So you will have to call them. GOOD LUCK!
Ahh! I just got my first pair of pointe shoes yesterday, and this video really helped me, cause I still haven't done anything to them yet!
Thank you Kathryn I just got my first pair of pointe shoes today!!
Yay! Congrats!
OMG THAT BABY BLUE ONE😍😍😍
I am going on pointe shoes in 3 months and I am so exited I can't wait
Just got my pointe shoes 2 days ago! Thanks so much for the wonderful tips and tricks!
Wow, very nice. Will share on the "Ballet Every Day" community on G+ this week.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Thank you for this video! And also for taking the time to make a list of links for the products you use! I truly appreciate that!
Me coming 6 years in the future: 0:45 you were not kidding
I'm going on pointe! I just turned 12 and basically my studio, you have to be 12! So exited
PKM Beauty101 Yay! That's fantastic! xoxo
I had to wait till others in my class were old enough, so I only just started at age 14 I cri
Thank you so much! your videos are always so helpful :) you're so beautiful as well. it's so kind of you to do these for young dancers like me. It's obvious that you put a lot of work into these! it's very much appreciated.
your videos are really helpful because I'm starting pointe in like a week or two and I'm looking on websites for strengthening exercises watching a few of your videos and some of live on pointe anyway so far I'm finding everything really helpful so thank! xx
I'm a late starter age 16 :3 and I'm starting pointe at my first summer intensive. Thank you for your wonderful advice and tips that helped get me where I want to be ^^
Getting my first pair of pointe shoes on the 20th!!
Madi Butler CONGRATS!!🍾🎉🎈 Good luck and have fun! You will love it!
Somw great tips! I never knew about stitching like that and the glue, brilliant
Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video. It was extremely helpful for first time pointe girls.
When I watch your videos I feel like your missing something "ohhhh yahhhhh you don't use your hands when you talk"😂😂😂
Hey I was just wondering if u could do a video on wat u wear for bras under ur leos thanks all your videos help even things I would have never thought of
Ryleigh Bienemann most ballet dancers don't wear a bra
Well then don't you sag and jiggle all over
Ohhh I really love the Laico with sleeves
Definetly going to follow this when I buy my 2nd pair of pointe shoes cause I may have forgotten how to prepare them haha :)
+Hellacrazzzy18125 Same I've been sewing my pointe shoes for years and never thought of this! And congrats on your second pair!!!
I just got the okay from my teacher to go on pointe I'm so happy thank you for this video it really helped a lot xoxo
This was very helpful because it had all in one
Will you pls make a short video to show how to properly sew the inside of sides and the back of the pointe shoes to make it snug fit perfectly without any bagging issue?! Thank you :)
thank you so much, I just started pointe and am very excited, this video definitely helped
I’m getting my shoes tomorrow!
You make it look so easy. I'm staring at my gaynor mindens and am dreading sewing them. They need to come with thimbles haha
And I'm getting my pointe shoes later today.... So this has helped ALOT!
I just got my pointe shoes on Monday😱 so excited even though it hurts a bit🙈😉
The trick for even jet glue was really helpful! I don’t have my pointe shoes yet but might get them this year and I was trying to think of how to avoid buying a whole bunch of pairs (your first year on pointe is a half hour a week for me) and I was hesitant to think of jet glue because I imagined it drying like hot glue and I was afraid I’d make it bumpy. But now I’m less nervous About the cost of pointe shoes bc I can make them last longer!
I am sorry if anyone already asked, but, what king of glue do you use? That kind of procedure it's totally new to me! I am very glad to have this information! Thanks Kathryn! You're the best anyway :)
Pérola Benitez I use Jet Glue. I have linked where you can purchase it on amazon below the video. It really works wonders!
Thank you so much!!!
My point shoes are now perfect💕
Nice Video! Could you please do a video on how to get in pointe shoes fast? Thanks!
Hi! Could you do a 'ballet throughout the years' video? Talking about how/where/why you started, old pictures and videos of your dancing as you grow up? Would love to see your progression! xx
Brilliant idea! Thank you!
Your so pretty and you inspire me so much👍 can you make a video talking about where you get all you ballet stuff from? Thank you so much😀😀😀
I love this! I have a question that is probably a rookie type of question, but what's the point of tearing out the shank like you did at the end? Is it just for more flexibility, or is there another reason?
Rachel Nyenhuis I realize this comment is very old but it was a very sloppy way of 3/4 shanking your shoes which is when you cut the about a quarter of the way down the shank to make your arch look better. There might be more reasons I've never done it before (I would be WAY over the box if I did) hope that helped even though your comment is a few years old
I absolutely love the Amber leotard from Eleve. I have adopted it as my church uniform paring it with a skirt of the same color. How do you like it? I only live 60 miles from the store in Kansas City Missouri. I love your videos and would love to learn ballet.
hey, thanks for the nice video. I wish you luck for your future!
I love this video so much
Thanks for this video! It's very helpful, because I'm getting my first pair of Pointe shoes soon, I'm so excited! Thank you again! x :)
I'm gonna let you know that they are torture for the first 3-6 months! You might not feel it right away but after they are really fun when you can do stuff!
Thanks for letting me know! :)
That's so exciting! Just letting you know some of these things are for students/dancers who had a little more experience on pointe, how you sew, break in etc won't be exactly the same; you should ask your teachers before trying anything your not sure of :) have fun!
Could you do a video on dance as a professional career and what dance schools would look for in a dancer please x
Molly Adamson Yes! I will!
Kathryn Morgan I have just gotten my next pair of Russians today. And there is already a stain. I swear I didn't do anything wrong to them. But anyways, I have tried everything!!! What am I supposed to do?! As I have just gotten then I cannot afford to return them or take them to a professional. Any tips??
Great video as always! Can't wait for some new ballet exercises videos! :)
Very helpful! Thank you!
I'm semi-new to pointe (this is my 3rd year on pointe) i'm not very old still a student but i would really like to get stronger on pointe regarding turns and such any tips or tricks?? you are absolutely amazing and i love watching your videos ;)
Sierra Ashton Thank you! If you haven't yet seen my feet and pointe work strengthening video, I will link it here. I will do a video on pointe work and turns though! xo
Feet & Pointe Work Strengthening Workout
Hi i love your video, your pointe shoes are really pretty i use gaynor minden because it works really good
I’m a dancer and I love your vids!!
great tips and tricks! Thank you
I love this video, so helpful! (your eyebrows are fantastic, by the way)
I Love your Make up!
Lena Demski Thank you!
This is so helpful thank you!
I found a video of you when you were still with nyc ballet! It was for sleeping beauty!
I'm sure this has been requested, but will you do a stretching/strengthening video for extensions/penches, etc?
Great idea! I have not! I will write it down! :)
Love your style, I´m a begginer from Argentina, I don´t pretend to be a profesional but anyway I feel true passion for ballet. Your exercise video is fantastic. Could you talk about your stage experience, how you manage it, how you create the characters you get, etc.. Sorry for my english.
Thank you! And yes I will!
Love this video! Interesting tip about when your feet swell... I will definitely put that to use next nutcracker season! Also I have the same Nadine eleve as you with half sleeves and mesh, but mine is light pink! It's one of my favorites.
Thank you! And I LOVE the Nadine one! It is beautiful.
Loved this video! Keep going and all the best for you!
I discovered your videos today, Katie, and want to thank you for them. You are awesome!!!
Cheers and happy dancing! (-:
Can you do a video on the pointe shoes you have used and how you like them?
can you do a video on tips of darning and the benefits and if i or anyone should do it
thx :)
At my school we tend to bring up the way you dance sometimes because we all love you so yea
SophZoe10 Thank you! I would do a video on darning, but I have never actually done it before! So I wouldn't be the person to ask. But thank you!
Can you make a video on your pointe shoe collection? ILYSM!
Hey Kathryn! I had sub'd and these are my fav types of videos! I've been dancing for about 10 years and I teach as well. I am 23 with a 1 year old and still attend two ballet classes a week :) you do a very similar pointe shoe breaking in as me!
Kathryn, any tips for cleaning up satin and inside of pointe shoes??
Love your channel 💕 you should make a video about what leotards you own 👏
Hello Katie!! I really hope you see this, I really love your videos, and it would mean a lot if you could help me. I have extremely winged feet, extremely flexible, anything on pointe is really hard. I have no problem with balancing on half pointe, but pointe is really hard. Any tips?
Kathryn I am 11 and I am a dancer. I have been dancing since I was 2 and this year is my first year on pointe! Anyway, can you do a bun making tutorial please??!!
Hi Katie! I have loved your videos so far. They have been incredibly helpful! I have a question regarding shaving down the outsole of your shoes. Do you find that it changes the integrity/strength of your shoe in the demi-pointe area? I love the idea of having less wobble, but I also find that I need my shoes to be harder in that area. Any thoughts would be appreciated :)
Thank you! I find it only makes it a tiny bit lighter. Not that big of a difference. I need a hard shoe as well and I really haven't had any issues. :)
I got my first ever pair of pointe shoes I am so happy
this helped so much with my pointe shoes .
Paisleys DIY I am so glad!
you are so cool you just made my night !!!!!! :) :) :) :)
Do you or anyone know if the stitching on the sole of a Chacott, Veronese II Pointe shoe is integral to it? I'm just not sure if I can shave it down as much as she does, cause it does bother me...
Where do you get the tape for your feet?
Very informative! However, you did not mention what kind of thread is recommended for sewing. Also, you brought up de-shanking the shoe but you did not mention the purpose of de-shanking. Thanks!
Hiya, this video has been very helpful. I've been on pointe's for two years now but I've never heard of glueing the inside of the shoe. What does it do???
Thank you xxxxx
kathryn you are amazing, and i really love to see you dance on the stage! (thought the tv, i am not in us :( )
Thank you so much!
Hi Kathryn, i was wondering if you could do a video on how pointe shoes should fit your feet. I got measured for a new pair of pointe shoes and they are very different from the ones i had before and I am now not sure what my pointe shoes should feel like. If you could it would be so helpful :) xxx
Jennifer Ball YES! Many people have asked for that. I will try!
These videos are amazing!thankyou they've helped so much!!! J x
This vid is so helpful thanks😋😋😋