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 »

Ballet slippers can be drawn by first creating a jelly bean like shape to represent the inside of the slipper. Follow along with how to draw ballet slippers with guidance from an award-winning artist in this free video on drawing lessons. more »

Ballet slippers come in several styles, from elaborate to very simple. The ballet slipper is an important tool for dancing. It's not about style. However, if you love ballet but like to stand out in a crowd, it is possible to make your own custom ballet slippers. It's not advisable to wear a pair of homemade slippers on the day of a big competition, but if you want an extra pair of slippers just to play around in, they can be put together quite simply. more »

Ballet slippers are the most important piece of a ballet dancer's costume. More than just footwear, they are tools enabling the dancer to perform the beautiful and graceful ballet dance steps and movements. To dance in ballet slippers, it is very important that the slippers be tied properly. Learn how to tie ballet slippers correctly to ensure that the slippers will be worn comfortably and properly. more »

Ballet slippers are shoes that ballet dancers wear when they dance in class or on stage. They come in two basic types. One is a simple ballet slipper, which is usually worn by men and by children. Advanced women ballet dancers wear a ballet slipper called the pointe shoe. This shoe requires a dancer who has sufficient strength in her feet and legs. A pointe shoe permits a dancer to balance on the tips of her toes. more »

Ballet slippers come in various shapes, sizes, materials and colors. When choosing the right slipper, there is no right or wrong answer: The dancer should choose the best shoe for herself based on comfort, desired longevity and type and intensity level of dance. Ballet slippers are fairly simple in construction, with a few major elements. The design of a ballet slipper centers largely around making the shoe as custom to the wearer as possible. more »

If you're one of those people for whom no Christmas season is complete without a performance of the Nutcracker Suite - or if there's someone in your life who's just dying to dance the part of Clara - try this ballet slipper Christmas stocking. more »

So you've purchased a pair of ballet slippers, but they didn't come with an elastic. You can easily sew the elastic on using either a single or a crisscross pattern by following these steps. more »

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 »