Guest Aurora Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 I have always used elastic on my ballet flats. At my summer intensive, we were required to sew ribbons on our shoes instead. I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of both, so that I can decide which to put on my next pair of ballet shoes. Thanks! Also, do you prefer leather or canvas shoes, and why? Jessica Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted July 17, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Jessica, that is usually a matter of the school's or the teacher's policy. Most schools do not use ribbons, however the Vaganova programs do. Personally, I fail to see the advantages, outside of possibly becoming so adept at tying them properly that you will never have problems with the pointe shoe ribbons! Quote Link to comment
Guest Tia5678 Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Well, as far as the ribbons vs. elastics are considered, I don't really see the point in ribbons, but that's completely up to the dance studio. And as far as canvas vs. leather, I alwasy prefered canvas. Leather is not only more expensive, but more uncomfortable. Canvas makes you feel more comfortable and make your feet feel much more lighter. However, canvas shoes, for me at least, don't last as long. So, it depends on which ones YOU like the best. ~Chelsea Quote Link to comment
Guest Terin Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 I agree with Tia; I've always preferred canvas shoes to leather ones. When I first started I had leather ones because they were second-hand, but I've always used canvas since. I feel the give me more flexibility and are more comfortable on my feet. Quote Link to comment
PheonixTutu Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 It varies from school to school, and exam to exam! There should be one universal role because both work fine Quote Link to comment
Guest ballet_barbie72 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Personally, I prefer leather shoes. I find that they fit my foot better than canvas ones. They may be more expensive, but they do last longer. Almost all of the girls at my school wear leather, and none of us wear ribbons, unless it's exam time or performances. Luv eRIN Quote Link to comment
Guest ballet princess Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 It depends whats more comfortable for you. The main difference between canvas and leather is that leather is more durable but canvas is more comfortable. For the ribbons, like Ms. Leigh said, the only advantage is to get the feeling of pointe shoe ribbons! Quote Link to comment
Guest Jaime Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 The only advantage I can think of having ribbons on your ballet shoes is to support you ankles...but I do not wear them. I personally do not think that they are nessasary! But I know that CPYB (Central PA. Youth Ballet) dancers all wear there shoes like that. Its like a trade mark. Most of the time in Aud. when I see girls with ribbons on there shoes I assume they are from there (Point: That its not that common...hahaha) But hey, whatever floats your boat!!! Quote Link to comment
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