Ballet Slippers

Famous artists have painted and drawn ballerinas and their costumes for hundreds of years. Edgar Degas' famous painting "The Dance Class" from 1875 is a good example of this. Ballet slippers, also known as pointe shoes, are worn by ballerinas and are a graceful shoe that's not difficult to draw. more »

The ballet slipper, as it is known today, has taken centuries to create. Through the years, the evolution of the ballet slipper has occurred to further enhance the ethereal, ephemeral character of the dancer who seems to quite literally float across the stage and appears to be performing barefoot. more »

Learning how to tie your ballet shoes is an essential part of every ballerina's regimen. While the process is somewhat traditional, it is also very helpful to the dancer when practicing and during performances. There is an easy way to guarantee your ballet shoes are tied properly and are tied so that the shoes will show little string... more »

An Arabesque works your lower back and legs, and is very helpful in learning proper ballet posture. Before you practice an Arabesque, you may want to refer to the series of eHow articles that outline the five positions of ballet. An arabesque can be performed while the feet are in any of the five positions, but this article calls for... more »

When taking an adult ballet class, many studios leave the choice of clothing to the discretion of the student. However, there are certain styles, colors and fabrics that separate a serious student from a person simply filling in for a missed spin class. This guide illustrates how to select a simple, comfortable class outfit that... more »