What a Master Pointe Shoe Fitter Wants Every Dancer to Know | Josephine Lee

Описание: Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee (The Pointe Shop) joins Dr. Caroline Simpkins to demystify pointe shoe fitting: from shoe anatomy (box, shank, vamp, wings, platform) to how fit impacts technique, foot health, and injury risk. We cover common fitting mistakes, why pain is a red flag (not a rite of passage), spotting dead shoes, drying/rotating pairs, when jet glue helps, and why a professional fitting (in person or virtual) matters. Plus: trends in materials and emerging tech.

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Timestamps:
0:00 🩰 Welcome To The Ballet Science Podcast
0:30 👋 Meet Josephine Lee, Master Pointe Shoe Fitter & Founder Of The Pointe Shop
2:55 🧠 The Art And Science Behind Pointe Shoe Fitting
5:38 🥿 Anatomy Of A Pointe Shoe Explained
7:35 💪 Why Proper Fit Matters For Alignment & Injury Prevention
9:42 ⚠️ Common Fitting Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
13:00 🩵 Pointe Readiness: Balancing Safety And Strength
15:29 🔬 New Materials & Technology In Pointe Shoes
21:18 🩰 Dead Shoes 101: Care, Rotation, & Replacement Tips
26:22 🌟 Advice For Aspiring Pointe Shoe Fitters + Closing Thoughts

Hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., the Ballet Science podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performances both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button, leave a review, and share it with your friends and dance community. You can also follow Ballet Science on social media and visit our website for additional information.

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