I’ll never forget the day I found out I was getting my first pair of pointe shoes. It had been a long, crazy, horrible day, and I was feeling so stressed and frazzled when I walked into the studio, I couldn’t remember where to put my bag. I was pretty suspicious, though – there was supposed to be a parent meeting that day. And that could only mean one thing!!
My mom and I walked into the studio to find my class huddled in a circle around my teacher. She handed us each a packet that read-
Dear Emmie*,
The image of dancing on pointe as effortless is a mere illusion. Much energy and skill is required to assimilate hundreds of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones to rise up and dance on pointe. Many dancers have impatiently waited for their first pair of pointe shoes only to be shocked at how difficult dancing on their toes can be. the results of such misunderstanding can lead to frustration, disappointment, and in some cases, injury.
As you begin your pointe study, please be aware that it is a privilege that is accompanied by significant responsibility.
1. Your attendance to each class is imperative.
2. You will be required to dance in the summer to maintain your sill and strength. If you don’t dance at least 4 weeks in the summer, you will not be able to return to pointe study at the beginning of the next fall term.
3. Don’t work at home in your pointe shoes on your own, as you may develop improper habits. Be patient and endure!
*Not what the letter actually said, obviously, it said my real name lol.
As soon as I saw the packet, I knew – it was real. It was actually happening. I was going to get my pointe shoes! And after 3 weeks of waiting, the day of my first pointe shoe fitting had finally come.
Hey guys! Today I’m doing something a little different – I decided to make a vlog about my first ever pointe shoe fitting! I filmed the entire day, from waking up, heading there, the actual fitting (sort of), and when I got back! I’m so excited about how this video turned out and I really hope you guys will like it!
CREDITS – Intro: Taylor Layman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEI…
Intro Music: Wanderlust by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomyn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/wanderlust-nomyn Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Q66WFX4eeVw
Background Music: Audio Library
I really hope you guys enjoyed! I’m so sorry this video is SUPER late, but that’s because this took so long to edit and upload, plus I’ve been busy with dance and school so I haven’t had time to actually type this post up.

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Congratulations!!!! So excited for you Emmie! 🎈🎉
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Thanks, Mrs. Ratzel! 😊
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Oh my goodness, that is crazily insane and exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That video was also super fun to watch, you should vlog more often!
How many years do you have to be dancing in ballet before you can get pointe shoes? I only danced ballet one year, and now I’m doing hip-hop. :’)
I hope everything goes extremely well with learning to dance with your pointe shoes and that you don’t get any horrible injuries! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN 💖💖💖
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THANK YOU! 😊 I’ll definitely try! Vlogging is so fun!
It really depends on your studio and skill. I’ve been dancing at my studio for six or seven years I think?
Thank you! Haha, I’ll try not to break myself. 😆 Thanks!!! 🤗 🤗 🤗
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Eeeeee I’m so proud of you! It’s so cool that we’re pointe shoe twins, xD (despite the fact that I wear a 7 XXXXX because I’m probably a contender for Biggest Feet Ever)
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Haha! Wow 😮 😂 And I’m over here in my Size 4 No X pointe shoes and 3s and 4s street shoes 😳 😂 My feet are tInY!
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yo this is a huge milestone! congrats and i’m so happy for you ❤ never did ballet, but wanted to for a while *laughs in uncoordination and unflexibility*
miCROWAVE MAC AND CHEESE IS GOD'S GIFT TO MANKIND, ABSOLUTE NIRVANA, DESERVING OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, BREATHTAKINGLY DELICIOUS, AMAZING IN EVERY WAY
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Thank you!!! Haha!
OH MY GOODNESS YES YES YES, MICROWAVE MAC anD CHEESE IS LIFEEEEEE
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Wow!! Congratulations, Emmie!!
That is so exciting!!!
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At one point in time, I could do the splits. I don’t think it’d be wise for me to try anytime soon, though……
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Haha!
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Congrats Emmie! Best of luck breaking them in!
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Thank you!
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