I get really bad cramps in my feet whenever im on pointe, does anyone have suggestions on how to prevent it?
I've been dancing on pointe for 4 years and my shoes arent dead.
My feet and pointe shoes?
Make sure you are dancing squarely on the platform of your shoe. If you are over the shoe or back, this will cause your muscles to work harder than necessary and cramp.
Also make sure you warm up your feet properly before you dance. Your barre should have lots of relevés and tendus that get the muscles in your feet warm and strong. If you do barre in pointe shoes, really work on going through your feet in every tendu - it's much harder than in flat shoes - and rolling up to pointe and back down. Don't ever simply "dismount" from point - articulate your feet to develop the proper strength and control.
It may be necessary for you to do your own warmup prior to class, and it is definitely necessary to warm up before rehearsals. Do lots of slow relevés on two feet and one foot. Do slow tendus, massaging the floor with your feet, and quicker tendus, trying to maintain that suppleness. Do lots of rond de jambes as well.
To develop strength outside class, do these theraband exercises: http://www.chicagodancesupply.com/feet.h...
Do the exercise slowly, working through each position.
Whenever you are standing en pointe, focus on lifting out of your shoes. Don't ever sink into them or allow your foot to rest. You probably know this already, but it's good to be reminded.
After class, give your feet a good all-over massage. Massage in between your toes, massage your arches, and anywhere else that feels tight or sore.
Good luck. I hope this helps.
Reply:I'm not sure if there is a way of preventing your feet from cramping up. Mine do too. Maybe massage your feet before putting your shoes on. You should ask your teacher for advice. Sorry I wasn't much of a help. I saw it'd been an hour and nobody answered, so I gave it a shot : )
Reply:Could be a lack of potassium in your body. Try eating more bananas or other potassium filled foods which help with circulation.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Does a black long sleeze collar shirt look ok with brown khakis and black shoes?
I am 18 years old and i have an important dance to attend tomorrow. I am wearing a Black long sleeve collared shirt and i am still deciding if i should wear black or brown Khakis and what color shoes. Please help. Thankyou.
Does a black long sleeze collar shirt look ok with brown khakis and black shoes?
Well, black and brown don't really look good together and don't match, so if you're going to wear a black top for sure, that means that you have to wear all black, unless you have a little colour in the material. But you don't necessarily have to wear all black if all of the clothes that you wear are black. What I mean is that you should add some jewelry. Any colourful colour would be fine, but I would wear gold and silver won't look that good on such a dark colour like black. Another thing, if you have long hair, don't put it up. Make it wavy or straight. I hope I helped!
Reply:not if they are really dark in color, otherwise yes.
Reply:that'll look fine---just don't unbutton it down to your chest with several gold chains on
Reply:yes that would look good
Reply:hell no you bet not put that **** on that is tackie and ugly as all hell NO find somthing else to wear !!!
Reply:I personally do not think Black and brown (like the khaki's) match. Maybe a white button up? If you are wearing Khaki's, black or brown shoes would work, just make sure your socks match your shoes. Black pants mean only wear black shoes.
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Does a black long sleeze collar shirt look ok with brown khakis and black shoes?
Well, black and brown don't really look good together and don't match, so if you're going to wear a black top for sure, that means that you have to wear all black, unless you have a little colour in the material. But you don't necessarily have to wear all black if all of the clothes that you wear are black. What I mean is that you should add some jewelry. Any colourful colour would be fine, but I would wear gold and silver won't look that good on such a dark colour like black. Another thing, if you have long hair, don't put it up. Make it wavy or straight. I hope I helped!
Reply:not if they are really dark in color, otherwise yes.
Reply:that'll look fine---just don't unbutton it down to your chest with several gold chains on
Reply:yes that would look good
Reply:hell no you bet not put that **** on that is tackie and ugly as all hell NO find somthing else to wear !!!
Reply:I personally do not think Black and brown (like the khaki's) match. Maybe a white button up? If you are wearing Khaki's, black or brown shoes would work, just make sure your socks match your shoes. Black pants mean only wear black shoes.
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Oscar type outfit for a volunteering at a Father/Daughter dance?
EK! I just found out that this father/daughter dance that I'm volunteering at has a theme of the Oscars! What am I suppose to wear that is causal (I really don't want anything fancy, jeans preferably) what type of shirt would be good? Jewelry? Shoes?
Oscar type outfit for a volunteering at a Father/Daughter dance?
How about:
Black skinnys
A party top, preferably something sparkly maybe a silky fabric in a rich colour like purple, red or hot pink
Shoes, I'd go for metallic flats if you're going to be running around a lot or if you really want to wear heels a low sling back kitten heel in silver would be cute
Jewellery is really dependant on your top but dangly earrings would look nice with a matching bracelet
Hope you have a good time =]
Reply:i dont know if this will work but it might help:
Top:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1364013/1364013...
Pants:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1392641/1392641...
shoes:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1392641/1392641...
jewelry:http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs...
Reply:Well as long as they are a very dark wash dressy jean, any nice colored silk shirt and even nice flats would be good.
Reply:dark skinny jeans, a dark-ish red silk pretty blouse, silver ballet flats, silver dangly earrings, curl your hair in big curls. have fun!
pale skin
Oscar type outfit for a volunteering at a Father/Daughter dance?
How about:
Black skinnys
A party top, preferably something sparkly maybe a silky fabric in a rich colour like purple, red or hot pink
Shoes, I'd go for metallic flats if you're going to be running around a lot or if you really want to wear heels a low sling back kitten heel in silver would be cute
Jewellery is really dependant on your top but dangly earrings would look nice with a matching bracelet
Hope you have a good time =]
Reply:i dont know if this will work but it might help:
Top:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1364013/1364013...
Pants:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1392641/1392641...
shoes:http://www.newlook.co.uk/1392641/1392641...
jewelry:http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs...
Reply:Well as long as they are a very dark wash dressy jean, any nice colored silk shirt and even nice flats would be good.
Reply:dark skinny jeans, a dark-ish red silk pretty blouse, silver ballet flats, silver dangly earrings, curl your hair in big curls. have fun!
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How do I sew on the elastic bands that came with my bloch ballet shoes?
This is my first year taking ballet in about 10 years and I went to buy the shoes and the lady told me I can sew them on whatever way I want. I know most people at my dance studio have them just crisscrossed in the front but i wasn't sure if there is a specific way to do it because I know without them my foot doesn't stay in well.
How do I sew on the elastic bands that came with my bloch ballet shoes?
Just regular ballet slippers don't crisscross. Only pointe shoes. But you sew them basically the same, just the ribbons and shoe is different.
Fold the heel down until it's flat. Mark where the fold creases with a pencil or something not dark. Sew one end of the elastic directly under the drawstring. Now put the shoe on and pull the elastic over. Don't pull it too tight around, snug and comfortable. Sew it the same way to did the other side.
Repeat that for your other shoe.
Reply:The new thing in ballet slippers is that you crisscross the elastic. But you can also just take it straight across, it's according to preference.
What I did was put the shoe on and play with the elastic until I it's where I want to sew it in. Hold the elastic in place while you mark the inside with a pen or pencil so you know where to sew. Just put a few stitches in each side just under the top trim of the shoe so nobody notices and you're good to go.
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How do I sew on the elastic bands that came with my bloch ballet shoes?
Just regular ballet slippers don't crisscross. Only pointe shoes. But you sew them basically the same, just the ribbons and shoe is different.
Fold the heel down until it's flat. Mark where the fold creases with a pencil or something not dark. Sew one end of the elastic directly under the drawstring. Now put the shoe on and pull the elastic over. Don't pull it too tight around, snug and comfortable. Sew it the same way to did the other side.
Repeat that for your other shoe.
Reply:The new thing in ballet slippers is that you crisscross the elastic. But you can also just take it straight across, it's according to preference.
What I did was put the shoe on and play with the elastic until I it's where I want to sew it in. Hold the elastic in place while you mark the inside with a pen or pencil so you know where to sew. Just put a few stitches in each side just under the top trim of the shoe so nobody notices and you're good to go.
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What are some inexpensive tap shoes that are loud and powerful....?
i'm a really good tap dance who wants a louder and powerful tap shoe, any suggestions? thanks!
What are some inexpensive tap shoes that are loud and powerful....?
I just recently bought these-
http://www.capeziostore.com/TeleTone%AE_...
They are Capezio Xtremes. They are oxfords and available in tan. They have really crisp and loud sounds, my friend even said so in class, her words exactly were, "Wow, your shoes are really loud!". They are mounted on a steel springboard to allow sound to resonate. They have a really hard toe box, which make toe stands 10 times easier. I highly recommend them to you. I love them! The price on the site says $66, but i bought them in a capezio store for $64, not much of a difference but worth every penny. Trust me, you'll love them!
Reply:i personally like bloch split sole and leos split sole
Reply:i agree, bloch tapflex 100%. great sound, comfortable, about $68 and that's not to say discount dance wouldn't have them cheaper.
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What are some inexpensive tap shoes that are loud and powerful....?
I just recently bought these-
http://www.capeziostore.com/TeleTone%AE_...
They are Capezio Xtremes. They are oxfords and available in tan. They have really crisp and loud sounds, my friend even said so in class, her words exactly were, "Wow, your shoes are really loud!". They are mounted on a steel springboard to allow sound to resonate. They have a really hard toe box, which make toe stands 10 times easier. I highly recommend them to you. I love them! The price on the site says $66, but i bought them in a capezio store for $64, not much of a difference but worth every penny. Trust me, you'll love them!
Reply:i personally like bloch split sole and leos split sole
Reply:i agree, bloch tapflex 100%. great sound, comfortable, about $68 and that's not to say discount dance wouldn't have them cheaper.
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Do soft shoes help your feet from callousing (sorry if that's not a word) during Irish Dancing?
I just started beginner's lessons last night. My feet are killing me where I have callouses on my toes and the balls of my feet. Yikes! Will buying the shoes help? Also: if I am a US women's 10, what's my UK/Irish size??
Do soft shoes help your feet from callousing (sorry if that's not a word) during Irish Dancing?
shoes are way better than bare fett or just socked feet i must say
also an at home pedicure can do wonders
starting off dancing your gonna wreck your feet up quite a feet
after a while you'll most likely develop dancers feet [that what me and my friends call it] its basically when your foot looks kinda jacked up but it at least wont hurt anymore...the padding on your feet though is going to get pretty rough and that wont go away until you stop dancing completly
but i def. would say to get the shoes
also talk to your dance instructor they can help you find your perfect fit of a shoe
oh and honestly dont waste money on a doctor
i did that and it really didnt help
hope i helped
Reply:Your size would be a 40 or maybe a 41. I wear a 7 and a half or a 37 or 38 depending on the shoes. Shoe brands vary in sizing.
This is a difficult call if you already had callouses. I suggest you consult a foot doctor to resolve the callous problem before you do a lot of dancing. Dance catalogs have various things to protect your feet to prevent callouses, but if you already have them, I think, you should go to the foot doctor first. Do this soon. You don't want to damage your feet more and have problems as you get old. Dancing will cause you feet to develop hard callouses and get blisters is this isn't resolved. Sorry , honey, but you need a doctor before you continue dancing. Hopefully, he can help you.
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Do soft shoes help your feet from callousing (sorry if that's not a word) during Irish Dancing?
shoes are way better than bare fett or just socked feet i must say
also an at home pedicure can do wonders
starting off dancing your gonna wreck your feet up quite a feet
after a while you'll most likely develop dancers feet [that what me and my friends call it] its basically when your foot looks kinda jacked up but it at least wont hurt anymore...the padding on your feet though is going to get pretty rough and that wont go away until you stop dancing completly
but i def. would say to get the shoes
also talk to your dance instructor they can help you find your perfect fit of a shoe
oh and honestly dont waste money on a doctor
i did that and it really didnt help
hope i helped
Reply:Your size would be a 40 or maybe a 41. I wear a 7 and a half or a 37 or 38 depending on the shoes. Shoe brands vary in sizing.
This is a difficult call if you already had callouses. I suggest you consult a foot doctor to resolve the callous problem before you do a lot of dancing. Dance catalogs have various things to protect your feet to prevent callouses, but if you already have them, I think, you should go to the foot doctor first. Do this soon. You don't want to damage your feet more and have problems as you get old. Dancing will cause you feet to develop hard callouses and get blisters is this isn't resolved. Sorry , honey, but you need a doctor before you continue dancing. Hopefully, he can help you.
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What do you wear when you're going on a date to fancy restaurant or a dance?
Tomorrow I am going to a winter dance with my bf, and I have no clue what to wear! I have several nice dresses and shoes, nice pants, long sleeves, what colors should I wear? White? Silver? Red? Blue? Wrap around shirt? Straight pants? Clogs, sandals, or high heels?
What do you wear when you're going on a date to fancy restaurant or a dance?
Heels, not so high your feet will give out on you half way through the evening..flats only if they are ballerina style.Lots of women wear sandals but high heeled sandals are crippling after a few hours and why put yourself through that? Certainly not trousers of any sort; silver,blue and red are fine; white not so good at this time of year although it isn't particularly important..short sleeves with a shawl or wrap,long sleeves without either and knee length or longer unless you have something really stunningly simple in a short shift...and great legs to show off under it or are into the fashion for wearing a short dress over really good loose-leg trousers....which can look really bad on many people. Flesh coloured tights or stockings..and stockings only if you are wearing something that does not show the garter underneath.
Keep it simple and dress it up with jewellery..bit and bold is in..or don't dress it up at all. The most important thing is that when you have got ready, you feel comfortable in your outfit..especially for dancing in it..and then don't give it another thought. have fun, that is what the whole even is meant to be about.
Reply:dress with high heels.
keep it feminine %26amp; elegant.
Reply:You should wear a nice dress and some cute heels. I would wear white / blue / silver. If you have a white and baby blue dress and silver heels that would be great. Also, wear a cute diamond necklace and bracelet.
Reply:could help in picking if you have pictures of your clothes in order to get a better look. But I would say a nice dress. maybe Knee length dress with high heels.
Reply:here's something i'd wear:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=50991...
Reply:boy:tuxedo girl:dress
Reply:I would say wear some nice pants and a nice shirt.. just make sure that ur shirt brings out ur eyes.
Reply:ok if you know someone else thats a girl ask wht theyre wearing i would wear a cute gray or silver dress maybe?
Reply:okay if you are going on a date it depends if you are going on your first date with him then a nice jean skirt with a long shirt that does not cover the skirt and legging with ballet flats or uggs or high heels since it is close to Christmas wear blue you want to look cute but not like a elf girl
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What do you wear when you're going on a date to fancy restaurant or a dance?
Heels, not so high your feet will give out on you half way through the evening..flats only if they are ballerina style.Lots of women wear sandals but high heeled sandals are crippling after a few hours and why put yourself through that? Certainly not trousers of any sort; silver,blue and red are fine; white not so good at this time of year although it isn't particularly important..short sleeves with a shawl or wrap,long sleeves without either and knee length or longer unless you have something really stunningly simple in a short shift...and great legs to show off under it or are into the fashion for wearing a short dress over really good loose-leg trousers....which can look really bad on many people. Flesh coloured tights or stockings..and stockings only if you are wearing something that does not show the garter underneath.
Keep it simple and dress it up with jewellery..bit and bold is in..or don't dress it up at all. The most important thing is that when you have got ready, you feel comfortable in your outfit..especially for dancing in it..and then don't give it another thought. have fun, that is what the whole even is meant to be about.
Reply:dress with high heels.
keep it feminine %26amp; elegant.
Reply:You should wear a nice dress and some cute heels. I would wear white / blue / silver. If you have a white and baby blue dress and silver heels that would be great. Also, wear a cute diamond necklace and bracelet.
Reply:could help in picking if you have pictures of your clothes in order to get a better look. But I would say a nice dress. maybe Knee length dress with high heels.
Reply:here's something i'd wear:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=50991...
Reply:boy:tuxedo girl:dress
Reply:I would say wear some nice pants and a nice shirt.. just make sure that ur shirt brings out ur eyes.
Reply:ok if you know someone else thats a girl ask wht theyre wearing i would wear a cute gray or silver dress maybe?
Reply:okay if you are going on a date it depends if you are going on your first date with him then a nice jean skirt with a long shirt that does not cover the skirt and legging with ballet flats or uggs or high heels since it is close to Christmas wear blue you want to look cute but not like a elf girl
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