CLAUDIA GETS FITTED FOR POINTE SHOES!
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2019
- HELLO DANCERS - I hope you're having a fantastic weekend!
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Having those elastics all the way round the shoes while trying them on is absolutely genius 😂
Penny Walpole Yes! The elastics are super helpful for trying on shoes
Yes! I’ve never had that in a pointe shoe fitting but I feel like it would be so helpful!
RIGHT!!!!!
When I got fitted I was given those.
Having no education in ballet, I’m asking myself “why the elastic strap for a fitting?”. Your not dancing with that strap on, so what is the purpose?
As someone who is very much not a ballerina, and watches these videos purely out of interest and respect of the art and athleticism of ballet, my takeaway is that THIS LADY HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR ALMOST 30 YEARS AND SHE LOOKS 27.
No she looks 18
EXCUSE ME WHAT??? I thought she was in her 20s, she has such a lively attitude. Knowing that makes makes more sense of her confidence and abilities though
Hope you enjoy this video dancers! 😍💕❤️
Claudia Dean World Hi Claudia it would be great if you could give me some advice on my Bloch heritage. I started with the heritage, then went to the Merilla whisper but had trouble getting fully onto my box on second. Then went back to heritage and love them but they die so quickly. I’m now wearing Grishko dream pointe and still not loving them. I want to go back to heritage but I feel they die very quickly and I have to pay for all my own pointe shoes too. I have very narrow feet and in heritage I’m a 5 no x any advice for me? And also can you please do a video about ganyor mindens too because I’m also looking at those but are quite pricy. Thank you so much and I love your videos and I love that your also an Aussie like me xx
I did! Thank you!! 🤗🤗❤️🙌
could you please do a video on how to get your feet more mobile/have a better arch
Thanks! We do!
Yesssssss 🎉🎉
I’m not someone who has a very arch-y, mobile foot. could you please do a video where you give us tips on how to improve our arch
Kate Xia what do you mean? Sorry I don’t understand
Try getting a yoga block then put your foot (arch) on in and push down on your arch so it can stretch your arch. It really Helps I’ve done it and after a week my feet looked amazing 😉
that's great that you want to stretch your arch but don't do it to far bc it can weaken your ankles if u stretch them to much
also bananas feet are over rated
I don’t have “archy feet” per se, but I do have weirdly flexible feet, so they were very deceiving until I went up to full pointe, they looked wide and flat when I was just standing but when I went up on pointe the metatarsals on my feet would squeeze together and be much more narrow. I can still squeeze my feet on the big toe knuckle and pinky knuckle and make my foot a lot more narrow. I would just stretch stretch stretch every day!! Have someone pull up and Over on your foot with straight knees when you are sitting but slowly and carefully and make sure they are not sickling you. I had it naturally but my teacher still stretched them because he couldn’t get over how deceiving they were 😂😂 so they became even more flexible over time.
Is it me, or is there a ticking noise in this vid? Drives me a bit mad.....
Bristle Hof yeah i think it’s from the camera i hate it lol
Bristle Hof Yeah me too! I thought it was only me!
It's the register in the shop. The Keys make that noise
Bristle Hof I think your right
@@Estertje93 no it is not the register. You here the register clearly on 16.10 (a beeping sound) . If that other noise would be the register the shop owner would be very happy 😉 I do think it's the camera because the sound changes. I think it's the microphone.
I’ve never seen someone put a loop of elastic around a shoe at a fitting. But it looks really helpful 😍💓
Emma probably helps you from slipping out the heel
same!
Sonata Singapore did that.
I did that at home when I was waiting for extra elastics so I could still practice. It really is genius.
I begged for ballet classes as a child and my parents didn't think it was valuable, 30 years later I'm still watching videos like this and dying inside hahaha loving your videos and watching your journey! :)
it's NEVER too late to start dancing!
Oh, so is this what a pointe shoe fitting is supposed to look like? The sales ladies in my country could learn a thing or two (or thousand, honestly).
same here, the fitter was not listening when i told that they were hurting my little toe. he made me try only one brand and was always saying looks good, even when i said it hurts a lot. i ended with a too small pointes, i think.
My fitter gave me one pair to try and sent me home in them the profile was the highest that brand had and I'm a low profile foot so it was a nightmare
Exactly! I told my fitter that the pair she gave me was a bit too big for me, and she said, "that's ok. You can have some growing room." Like geez woman! That's exactly what I should not hear!
Okay so I'm late but when I got fitted it went like this: I walked into the store, asked for the person I had booked to fit me, she looked at my foot, gave me one pair of shoes (they were WAAAAAAAAYS to big) and said they were perfect. I said but miss, they are a bit to big and she said I'll grow into it 😒
@@christinahieke5205 wow...yall have gone through so much
Every dancer needs a “Karen” to fit her pointe shoes...She’s brilliant!
This comment didn’t age well 😂
@@anything8804 I was just about to type this too haha
@@anything8804 I was about to comment that lol
My very first pointe shoe fitting is in two weeks! I'm so excited!!! I'm 32, I started ballet 8 months ago, with no prior experience. Around Christmas time both my teachers told me they thought I was ready to start pointe. I had been dancing only 6 months at that time. I waited a couple months to make my fitting appointment because I needed to save some money for them. I can't wait to see what shoes work for me. I have Egyptian feet, so figuring out the right padding to take pressure off my big toe will be necessary.
I know this isn't what you want to hear, and I'm genuinely sorry to give you the following information but I think it's madness for your teachers to put you on pointe so soon. Even if you used to dance when you were younger it's not likely that you have had enough time to built up enough strength or technique for pointe work. Especially when you're older you have to be extra careful -your body can't adapt to being on pointe the way a younger body can. Damage to the knees, lower back, ankles or feet is too easy to happen. Even if you are able to get onto pointe, your feet, ankles, legs and core haven't had enough time to develop the strength to support you safely while you are dancing on pointe. -It's awful if it's true but you may have been given very bad advice by your teachers.
Check out Claudia's pre pointe tutorials. See how your technique compares. Maybe take an open class with a different teacher, see how that teacher assesses your strength. Just please mind yourself.
@@justme9818 My teachers actually told me that my body is strong enough, much stronger than some of the girls already en pointe. I am built very strong and I have very good balance. My technique is actually very far along for how long I have been dancing. I advanced very quickly and have good technique. Not only my teachers have commented on this, but other dancers at my studio, some who have been dancing for 50 years, have told me that they know people who have been dancing most of their lives that do not have the level of technique and natural ability that I have. My teachers are not sticking me in pointe shoes and starting me in the center. It will start with very short and basic barre exercises to help continue to improve my strength and balance. Once they are confident that I am ready to move into the center, that will be the next step. To be honest, I have seen countless adult beginners all over social media in pointe shoes WAY before they even have any technique what so ever. And that is irresponsible on the part of their teachers. I was determined not to go en pointe until I felt confident that my technique was ready, even if I was already physically ready. I have both physical strength and a good technical base. No, my technique is not perfect. But it is something that I will continue to work on and develop in flat shoes, as I also develop more strength and balance en pointe. Both will aid one another. The stronger I get from basic pointe work will help my technique, and improved technique will lend itself to future pointe work.
I will also add, I take five classes a week. And I am now taking intermediate classes as well. Back in the fall, when I'd only been dancing four months, I took a vacation from work and designed my own mini-intensive of sorts and took 13 classes over a 14 day period, with rest days interspersed. I have already been testing my abilities, strength, and stamina. And my teachers know to tell their students to slow down if they are having physical issues. My studio was designed for adult dancers, especially older women. We have a class called Gentle Ballet. It is designed with older women in mind. We have women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s in those classes. My main teacher, who is the owner of the studio, is well educated in anatomy, and is also certified in Essentrics. She is all about doing what is safe for your body.
I am SO HAPPY to read your posts! -It sounds like your situation is the direct opposite of what I had expected. -I'm genuinely thrilled and delighted for you. It sounds like you're having an amazing time. Best of luck! 💟
@@justme9818 I got fitted today! Gaynor Mindens! They were the only ones that didn't put too much pressure on my big toes since I have Egyptian feet. My fitters were impressed with my strength, ability to get completely over the box with no trouble, and my knowledge about pointe shoes. One of them told me she has zero reservations about me being ready. She said she's had to have awkward conversations in the past with beginners who come in and are absolutely not ready and she won't sell them shoes.
I wish there was a way to post pictures with comments on here, I would post the ones my fitter took.
Ahhh I need to go shopping for a new pair of pointe shoes soon😝. My current pair is worn out:(
I still wonder if the basic shape of the shank and box be 3D printed to suit each dancer in the hopes of making them last longer. Then they’d fit perfectly because they’d be customised.
Listening to the fitter reminds me of Josephine from the Pointe Shoe when fitting professional ballerinas. One Love
Woww, this was way more educational than I first thought! Before I wached this video I didn't expect to learn so much from someone else's fitting, but learned quite some things from it! Thank you so, so much for making this kind of video's!
Fitting videos can be a great tool. Especially in recognizing a bad fitting.
I know nothing about ballet, but I love Claudia’s videos.
I dont know what the ballet stuff they were talking about. But standing up like that is impressive!
Such a nice video xx love you Claudia and Bloch
Love the fitting elastic. Never saw that before.
Love you so much Claudia, such a great video!
Oooh I absolutely loved this video because I am going to be taking my pointe assessment very soon and have been watching so many of your pointe videos ! 💖💘💕💞💗
Fabulous video...your excitement reminds me of getting my first point shoes. So many more choices and options🎉🎉
Love the new shoes YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL IN THEM!!!! AMAZING!
What was that annoying sound like someone kept taking a picture or something throughout!?
phoebe rose I know it’s so annoying
sounds like the camera was on an automatic setting that kept adjusting
I think it was the cash register
I love this video, and your other videos always make me smile.
Your students are so lucky to have such a positive teacher. 🙂
I'm so exited for the summer as I am coming to your London summer intensive!! Can't wait to meet you 💗💕💗
Thank you!!! This was really helpful, I’m getting my first pair in 4 weeks💓
Heritage alllllways. I absolutely love mine, especially the V shape front.
Claudia, you''re so cute!! You could feel the love when you found your new pointe shoe!!! hahahaha YAY!!
Awesome video! I got my first pair of pointe shoes in November and they were Blochs, so this gave me a lot of good flashbacks!
i wear grace's and they are the best!!! love you claudia
YAY Claudia got new pointe shoes!❤😄 We better see more pointe video now.
Grace looks the best! Love this video
Your energy is just wonderful to watch :)
Thank you for this video Claudia! So relatable/real & helpful! Karen is amazingly caring and knowledgeable: I’ve recently visited a rather larger dance retailer here in the states (Non-brand specific, carries many brand/products- to try out my fit re: Gaynors in a #5 box vs. my usual #4) and, sadly, though I ended up leaving with the perfect fit & my dream shoe, the fitter was very standoffish and posed no questions or observations/input: I felt like I was just stating aloud almost seemingly to myself what I liked and didn’t like about the two shoes and little to no input was given: that’s why I appreciate Karen’s care so much- a second opinion is always welcome & key, I believe. Either way, I ended up leaving with a new wardrobe of a few leotards, leggings, tights, and perfect fitting shoes & accessories! I ADORE this video! Lots of love to you always! 💕✨
I got my first pair of pointe shoes a few days ago!
Isabella Stella congrats!
Congratulations!!
I know it’s been a year, but I’m getting mine in about a week!!!
Great video. The Grace shoes made a very strong impression right when you put them on. They were definitely the best for you!! Nice that you have a new kind of shoe in this new phase of your life.
The Grace looked lovely. :) I used to wear Aspiration and loved those shoes. I reckon if I had to get pointe shoes tomorrow I would probably ask for Aspirations! haha! Great video, there is so much involved in fitting shoes.
ilyy so much caludia you are an inspiraton!
Thank you Claudia. Great video 💟
Waiting for my pointe shoes to arrive! This is such a fun video to watch back
I personally love the way the whispers fit. They are my go to pair! 😃
I just my first pair of pointe shoes today. This is a great video, I love your video's.
Anna Maeve I was meant to get mine today but my appointment got cancelled so it’s been moved to next Saturday.
I want you to do a ganor mindin fiting just for a video so we can see your thought. idk why don’t really want to this but I just do
My daughter wear Gaynor's they're the only pointe shoes she can wear. Great idea I'd love too see her do a Gaynor video too !
Gaynors are AUWFUL for ur foot.
@@wowwow8104 no they aren’t! They are just like other shoes, but they have special technologies that make them last much longer, and provide more shock absorption. I’ve never worn them, but they certainly aren’t a bad shoe.
Very interesting! Liked the idea of split sole pointes though unsure why you would have them. Glad Claudia went for Grace. Looked very lovely.
I just love your channel 💕
New pointe shoes! I always find this so exciting. I need to get new pointe shoes
Love u Claudia and I also love Bloch too xx
I’m here!!🤗 I love the accent.💙
I started to pick up Pointe again after a 6 month break and my new shoes are also Graces. I'm very happy with them and it's cool to see that we have the same shoe!!
Oh definitely Grace!!!!
I got Grace too for my newest pair of pointe shoes too! I can’t wait to start using them!
The Graces looked stunning!
im getting pointe shoes in the fall! im sooo excited!!!
BEEN WAITING❣️
Love u Claudia ❤️
Love watching your videos your always so happy and bright
"Little hug mug". She is so sweet!
I was just fitted in Bloch Lisse 5.5 XXX! So cool to wear the same size 😆
I get my pointe shoes in September, I’m very excited!!!!!
Ahh i wear whispers! Love the vid!
Awesome!! 🩰💖🩰💖
Could you explain what is consider a naturally good feet for dancing, I’m not a Ballettdancer, but I think it’s so interesting 🤔😊
I have the Mireille whisper currently. I loved the padding in the toe.
Getting my first pointe shoes in a few weeks!
Edit: Thank you Claudia!
I tried the grace shoes the other day... I wanted them to fit me sooo bad! So pretty but way too much twist :( still haven't found my perfect pair. Happy I get the fun of more fittings though! Lol 😊 I smiled throughout this whole video love it!
Hi Claudia thanks so much I am getting point shoes but can’t dance because I broke my arm and love the new name.
Mirella whispers are the kind I have !!!
Ive been obsessed with your channel but i dont even dance but i wanna see if i can take classes it might be a little late but i just love your channel
You look great in your new shoes!!!
Hi Claudia! do you still wear the EPOs? Love your channel!♥︎
They are the shoes I have! ❤️
The Grace looks beautiful on your foot and made your leg look longer too! ❤️
Omg we’ve got the same shoe!! 😍
I wish we had a full Bloch or Capezio store in Perth. We have some great independent stores here but not many stock a big range for adults (as to be expected). I had to try three different stores with only 1 or 2 styles per store and the ones I ended up with don't really fit me still. I'd love to have a fitting with a full range available to see if I can get a better fit
Claudia your my hero
I would love to see you try on different brands of shoes, to compare them to bloch
Just ♡ this video! Are there any exercises to improve someone's arch? Yours is so pretty!
Hi Claudia, I have heritage too! Can you tell me if the relevease technology shank is made traditional paste that will break down/continue to mold at 3/4 demi pointe, or is the relevease shank more similar to Gaynor Minden shoes where the roll up from demi is set?
I cant wait to get my pointe shoesssss!!!! I’m getting fitted next year!!!!
Could you do a ‘how I break in my pointe shoes’ video with your new pointe shoes?! Great video! Love you ❤️
Heritage over whisper.
Grace over heritage.
A great educational video Claudia thanks 😊 Karen was so cute as well! Just lovely x
I just realized watching this for the second time that we we’re the same size in pointe shoes!!! Currently breaking in my brand new Bloch Graces.
I wear European balance & love them!! :)
Same!
Claudia...I LOVE YOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUU❤❤❤❤(I am french ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️)
Such a lovely woman, so knowledgeable.
It's now November 2019. You had another pointe shoe fitting.
I’ve always been curious if I could pull off Blochs. My perfect fit shoe has always been Suffolk Solo Prequel in 4X, but they’re so expensive it kills me, since I go through shoes so quickly.
Hi I just got new pointe shoes yesterday and I’m now trying out heritage in 5 xx and there great I was gonna get grace but heritage was my first choice
Truly helpful! Thanks for posting!
BTW: How is Romeo? He is so cute 😍
0:13 I have that ballet book!😍
OMG i just realized i wear the same EXACT pointes as Claudia!!!
Hey! I was wondering if you had a video on how to improve the look of feet. Love you!
guys, Claudia Dean is 26!!! holy crap!!!
First model, definately!
Claudia, do you have any suggestions for a pointe shoe for a person who is using them strictly for balance/conditioning, not dancing?
GO TO WHISPER!!!! I just wanna came off a Heritage to a Whisper and the best decision I made 🤩🤩🤩
Kamryn Warwick What did you feel was the biggest difference?
i got some amelia soft bloch pointes, but thefitter in my town was not as serious as yours. he didnt look at my bare feet to see what kind of shoes i would need. is it normal that the pointe are uncomfortable when i wear them without going on pointe? ty :)
I’m wondering the lady that fits my pointe shoes also fits them a little bit tighter in the width so that you don’t feel floor in the beginning. Is this how yours a refitted? Is it normal?
The problem with my feet is that they are wide but they are very compressible so if I get a wider box I sink a lot. I’m currently wearing Russian pointe Rubin but they still feel odd. If anybody has any recommendations I would love to hear them because I’m really struggling to find my perfect shoe.
dancer 44, one common shoe that my friends wear is the brand gaynor minden. It looks like they would work for a wider foot. Good luck!
I have this same problem. Getting shoes wide enough for my feet means I sink so far in. My favopair ever was a pair of fuzi's I got on clearance for a musical. I needed "new" looking shoes and wouldn't really be wearing them much, so I took the risk on a pair of $25 shoes online. They are my holy grail shoe.
I would recomend russian pointe bravas
Jet stream by Bloch (wide footed people unite lol)
Your feet look absolutely beautiful in the Grace, Claudia!! So glad you went against what you are used to.👏