How Ballet Pointe Shoes are Made

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12 жыл бұрын

Royal Ballet dancers Nathalie Harrison and Leanne Cope visit the Freed pointe shoe factory where they meet the shoe-makers who build their ballet shoes from scratch specifically made for each dancer to fit with their technique and foot shape.
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@rae_diant 11 жыл бұрын

I've all of a sudden become really interested in ballet and now i can't stop watching ballet videos.

@avaaaaaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@rokamayono8590 8 ай бұрын

Same

@dudditsdoo 3 ай бұрын

Same

@rosamunddufort3111 Ай бұрын

Try it for yourself. Plenty of places for adult ballet, including the Silver Swans for over 50s.

@TiaraJunor 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Royal Opera House. I think it'd be really wonderful if you invited the staff of Freed of London to a free ballet performance at Covent Garden to watch their craft come to life on the dancers! I'm sure they would very much appreciate it. Beautiful video

@blck4jck 6 жыл бұрын

Tiara Junor Wonderful idea!

@ucheokaforxox8355 6 жыл бұрын

blck4jck yeah

@lilyraimey4477 8 жыл бұрын

I love that guy's voice and accent.

@fannisomogyi8910 7 жыл бұрын

Oh my god me too

@decodolly1535 5 жыл бұрын

Proper East London boy. Good know people like the accent.

@Udontkno7 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so melodic

@ciannaulloa7390 3 жыл бұрын

Me to it's so fairytale vibes

@JayBayBay68 10 жыл бұрын

It's like Olivander's wand shop, but with ballet shoes...so intriguing.

@sakura_rain4915 10 жыл бұрын

Riiiiiight...........

@char3808 6 жыл бұрын

I love how they're still handmade even after all these years.

@hermionegranger9491 8 жыл бұрын

He's the Ollivander of pointe shoes.

@starlightdust2469 8 жыл бұрын

exactly.

@donnasophie3516 8 жыл бұрын

True.

@leydarasdfgh9911 8 жыл бұрын

True

@shimmergal6872 8 жыл бұрын

+Hermione Granger so true , but if this ollivander , where is harry and the gang?

@Herringluv 8 жыл бұрын

+Shimmer Gal at the barre in Hogsmeade

@cateheilmann3454 10 жыл бұрын

In the very beginning: "From my POINTE of view..." hehehe

@amberjade6601 6 жыл бұрын

Cate Heilmann AHAHA

@serotonin.4553 6 жыл бұрын

Cate Heilmann BALLET PUN NUMBER #1

@bellamcfailure9966 6 жыл бұрын

Without one of those puns the comment section would be *pointe-less* BAHAHAHA XD

@serotonin.4553 6 жыл бұрын

Bella Rose haha.............

@athenadia5878 5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@adelaidelazarski6723 8 жыл бұрын

I was reading a book that said is you are strong enough Pointe shoes don't hurt at all. I laughed and put a sticky note over that paragraph and said "lies". Pointe takes a lot of hard work. Even though you may have really strong feet and are ready for it, it will hurt, not that much, but it will

@emb3863 8 жыл бұрын

+Adelaide Lazarski It really depends on the person, I know people who's hurting real bad after just a little while, and people who can dance for a ridiculously long amount of time and don't feel a thing. But yeah, generally it hurts at least a little

@sloanefaller2621 7 жыл бұрын

Adelaide Lazarski that's not completely true. My feet were very strong but my core wasn't so I had to do another year of pre-pointe. I was told by a teacher that my feet were very strong. My shoes do not hurt a lot but they do hurt.

@whosinnocent 7 жыл бұрын

Adelaide Lazarski p

@madischear8993 6 жыл бұрын

Adelaide Lazarski SO TRUE

@auroralopez761 6 жыл бұрын

I have pointes shoes and I'm like seven years old and my teacher said I m ready to have pointes shoes and I been in ballet class for nine years

@LifeOfABean101 8 жыл бұрын

It's unbelievable how many times I've watched this. I am proud.

@shylocie595 7 жыл бұрын

The shoemakers are artisans too.

@szzsuzsanna5781 7 жыл бұрын

Indeed, they are. I really hope they get payed enough!

@longlasthappiness68 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. No doubt about it. They were very dedicated same as the ballet dancers 👏

@HelgaCavoli 7 жыл бұрын

I hope this factory get some "court seats" every season as an appreciation token.

@dancinde614 11 жыл бұрын

Pointe shoes are a huge part of a dancer's life, and the maker/dancer relationship is possibly the most important one in the field! What a fascinating look into a hidden aspect of ballet. It almost makes me miss being on pointe ... almost.

@BalletGal92 12 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I love the idea of the relationship between maker and dancer, one of trust, that develops even though a dancer may never meet the maker of her shoes. There's nothing else like it!

@sakura_rain4915 10 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who was waiting to see and hear how the shoes are actually made, instead of who they're made for? No? Just me?....okay.

@anayabansfield5258 10 жыл бұрын

Me too

@LizWoodall 10 жыл бұрын

Nope, not just you :-)

@myriadd6272 8 жыл бұрын

This was just a taster. There is a much longer video that goes into more detail called "what's in a ballet shoe". It's probably one of the link videos :)

@smm6892 8 жыл бұрын

+sakura_rain video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/ballet-shoes-the-craft-before-the-dance?source=searchvideo

@sakura_rain4915 8 жыл бұрын

thanks

@looee3 11 жыл бұрын

I would love to see more videos about how the shoes were made. That guy was clearly a master at his job, please make another video!

@cfjermedal1 6 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. I’ve been a figure skater for over 20 years and since I was 14 I’ve had custom made figure skates made to my exact foot modifications. The company who I always bought from sold their business and no longer makes figure skates. It’s not easy trusting anyone else with specific requests and requirements.

@RoyalBalletAndOpera 12 жыл бұрын

Have you seen our Ballet Glossary? Might be of use if you want to give ballet a go at home! We've collected them together in a playlist.

@librandancer 12 жыл бұрын

Ballerina's shopping for pointe shoes... I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for posting.

@stackahumanoid 12 жыл бұрын

Fascinating little film, captures the craft and atmostphere really well.

@carlyheartsdance 11 жыл бұрын

this is so cool! can you imagine having shoes made specifically for your feet? that must be as close to pointe shoe heaven as you can get.

@wilbertevans3158 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it fascinating and relaxing to watch that guy work do a whole video of just him

@jmad1952 9 жыл бұрын

That was fascinating. Thanks for posting.

@MaarGreenday 10 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting, I always wanted to know how they made these shoes! I'm glad you posted this :)

@0Iive 2 жыл бұрын

Such a poetically inelegant process to make something so subtle and perfect

@doubleAdancers1 11 жыл бұрын

you are VERY right! Every word you said is TRUE! thank you for seeing the art of what we do!

@localsllc6274 11 жыл бұрын

incredible! Ballet is so graceful in it's own way, at the same time it is kind of like football, just as challenging, but incredibly graceful!

@eszterb9301 5 жыл бұрын

This whole process is incredible.

@CarolineRoseFranco78 12 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm starting pre pointe this year... :D

@kballetbeauty 11 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you... it's just the long hours, hardwork, dedication, etc. almost makes you think "Oh, this is harder than actually playing a sport"

@brendaannedufaur6244 4 жыл бұрын

so interesting. wish it had been longer

@MakenaPaige 12 жыл бұрын

my current pointe shoes are Freeds! Its amazing to think that mine may have started all the way in that shop in London, and traveled all the way to florida! Incredible

@dontbotherkthanx 10 жыл бұрын

Ballet shoe makers are hella talented as well. Bless them,

@annoynmous1 10 ай бұрын

I was doing ballet when this video was made! Cool!! 😊

@MrGhackney 9 жыл бұрын

They showed how they were made. They just didn't go into detail. I like detail. I wanted to watch this because I wanted to be able to watch a performance with the knowledge that their toes don't dramatically hurt. The shoes are hardened and then softened to the point where they are still hard without the shoe clunking around on the floor by means of a liquid they apply to the shoe, right?

9 жыл бұрын

sorry to disappoint you but I reckon it hurts like hell, at least when you're learning

@nerdycats 9 жыл бұрын

This was like the little precursor . They did put out a second one that goes into great detail about they way they're made

@DianiMutai 6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Hackney to stop the noise pointe shoe dancers have to whack them on a hard floor!!

@jessicaye 6 жыл бұрын

or break into them. also, they hurt a lot but it just depends on what padding you put in

@gabrielletornow4857 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to have to break it to you, but it REALLY hurts, especially when you are just starting out. Foot care is extremely important. Your feet bleed, you get blisters, you form bunions, and more. Ice is extremely important on top of other things. I saw one video where a dancer had a plastic garbage can she filled with ice and stuck her legs in every night. As for the shoe, every dancer has their own method of prepping the shoes. Some put shellac, some tear the satin of the toe, some tear out part of the shank, and others shave down the bottom. Some dancers do all or none of this. There are all kinds of things that they do. Not only that, but they all have their own way of sewing on the elastic and ribbon.

@circuslindsey 8 жыл бұрын

super cool video!

@blaireballerina 11 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! :)

@agrammarnazi9488 8 жыл бұрын

I just got my first pair of pointe shoes and I am so excited now

@charissetish 12 жыл бұрын

I love this ♥

@justforpokemongl 10 жыл бұрын

I'm going on point soon

@nalabees 5 жыл бұрын

*pointe

@sophiezajdela2205 4 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or are Freed’s the prettiest

@milliejay1451 3 жыл бұрын

I wear Freed’s

@matteapaige2699 5 жыл бұрын

I'm getting my first pair of Pointe shoes tomorrow I'm soooooo excited

@katedifava 11 жыл бұрын

Forget the dancers, I'm riveted by the shoe makers. I've always been fascinated by tradesmen, such skill and dedication. The ballerina and shoe maker, who else could so perfectly understand job the other?

@rubyredchanel 12 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting! Wish I kept doing ballet... :)

@callalily198970 10 жыл бұрын

love this

@esincupcake 11 жыл бұрын

beautiful...

@123must 12 жыл бұрын

Interesting ! Thanks

@myrakang3863 9 жыл бұрын

amazing process! i didn't know they were made handmade!

@poketvenus 11 жыл бұрын

There is so much competition in the dance world. Anyone who thinks it's not a sport and they aren't athletes has never taken a class, been at an audition, or watched a grand prix. Ballet is an art, of course, but also should be looked at with the same respect as a sport. They work twice as hard for a fraction of the pay and are still at risk of losing a career to age, weight (high or low), and injury.

@ATALGE 12 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to get my first pair of point shoes. Almost done pre-point yaaaaay

@daffo595 11 жыл бұрын

wow you have your name on the shoes! it must feel so personal if you've been wearing the maker's shoes since the royal ballet school! sounds like such a dream

@myangels8644 8 жыл бұрын

super cool video

@avamoursund8856 12 жыл бұрын

I love my pointe shoes!

@pricla777 11 жыл бұрын

It's amazing to see how much work goes into making a single pair of pointe shoes! No wonder they're so expensive!

@ciannaulloa7390 3 жыл бұрын

That's so cool

@OnWeMove 12 жыл бұрын

its so mesmorising watching the man make the pointe shoe:)

@user-cu1dv6kz8x 9 жыл бұрын

Good job

@beckygalleos5821 11 жыл бұрын

love this video!! LOL

@loveyousecretl635 7 жыл бұрын

im in love with the shoe maker guy his accent and his aura 😗

@leonorsofiia5623 8 жыл бұрын

i'm 16 years old, and i had ballet for 8 years, i quit at 11 but never went on pointe shoes, its too late now to start it again?

@RoyalBalletAndOpera 8 жыл бұрын

If you want to try it again you should go back to it!

@dance4ever923 8 жыл бұрын

Ur NEVER to late to start! Some ppl star at the age of 20! If u like dancing then keep dancing dont stop

@elstheballerina7549 8 жыл бұрын

No my mum went back at 16 but then was in a crash and now can't lift her arms in to fifth so as long as that doesn't happen then your fine

@mikroraptor 7 жыл бұрын

Go for it! You really should. I started ballet at 13 and I probably won't be able to go on pointe until I'm in my 20s, but I'm still going to work towards it because i enjoy ballet.

@leonorsofiia5623 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering, i'm going to have my first class at 24 of september and well i had ballet for a lot of years, but i'm going to learn everything again and hope i can go on pointe in the near future i am so excited 😊😊😊😊

@EliLee 12 жыл бұрын

so nice ;D make pointe shoes is awesome *-*

@catspaw3092 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this guy has some serious skill in making toes shoes or point shoes as they seem to be called I always called them toe shoes.

@CalDunlap 12 жыл бұрын

i just lovveeeee ballet :)

@yasminnolee 10 жыл бұрын

Let's just all calm down and just say that ballet is an awesome thing do be able to do. And that we should enjoy the people who have time and effort to be able to do ballet! :D

@lxlamayw 3 жыл бұрын

i’m currently making my own pointe shoes, and it’s taking me a long long time, i could never make 80 a day 😅 props to this guy!! ❤️

@shannonrickard8605 Жыл бұрын

I know Freed's system is unique to the company. I wish they would have shown a shoe being made from start to finish. I'm assuming the makers don't make the entire shoe as it looks like someone else is doing the final stitching to make it "pretty". I'd love to see more in-depth how the shoes are made!

@troytorrecampo8512 7 жыл бұрын

amazing

@Geeky.rainbow.vampire 9 жыл бұрын

I want to go there so bad... I am getting ready to get my first pair of Pointe shoes! I hope I can get Freeds...

@georginaadam188 8 жыл бұрын

I got mine about a month ago I was soooo excited

@danuelliaquow4926 8 жыл бұрын

+Georgina Adam im sixteen and starting my first ballet class in a few days, how long would it take for me to go on pointe?

@snailbee4032 8 жыл бұрын

+Danuellia Quow depends on how strong your feet are

@xinyulok6328 8 жыл бұрын

Danuellia Quow I'm fourteen and I've been learning ballet for more then seven years Strong ankles are important when doing ballet on pointe. A beautiful ankle is an advantage but as long as you practice and build up your ankle, you can even surpass someone with beautiful ankles. According to my ballet teacher, learning to do ballet on pointe cannot be rushed. You might injure yourself if you rush, so going slow and steady is important. I just started to learn to do ballet on pointe a few months ago Good luck to you! ^¬^

@danuelliaquow4926 8 жыл бұрын

+Xin Yu Lok 😄 thank you for the advice

@barryhossin2000 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting

@Anie072611 11 жыл бұрын

I love my ballet pointe shoes! the first time can hurt or not , this depends in the person , I remenber that I was so excited , I didn't feel any kind of pain! When you are in stage dancing you feel that the pain is not important , you can do it because you love to !

@orbita1 10 жыл бұрын

Ballet dancers are so attractive.

@lizzyreece 12 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@mspooner 9 жыл бұрын

That's kind of beautiful, albeit, a little disappointing. I mean, I was curious about how the actual shoe itself is made, not how the dancers and shoe-makers communicate.

@myriadd6272 8 жыл бұрын

This was just a taster. There is a much longer video that goes into more detail called "what's in a ballet shoe". It's probably one of the link videos :)

@sookala 12 жыл бұрын

His accent is terrific. (: And Leanne is gorgeous.

@MrDancing4beauty 11 жыл бұрын

yea i would know too i'm in company at my studio and have been dancing for 12 years

@carjon 8 жыл бұрын

I want them so badly

@senylesmana 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing i likw shoes

@emilyporrett9609 11 жыл бұрын

i can not wait till i am ready till i can go on pointe

@lindanorris2455 2 жыл бұрын

point shoes are tough on the feet, but soooooo lovely!

@anejakralj6400 10 жыл бұрын

that' lot of work

@NicoleNitemare 11 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and I recently fell in love with ballet. I've done "sports" all my life, specifically softball and volleyball. Dance is difficult. Whoever says its not a sport needs to try ballet. And I'm not even on pointe.

@splahx 12 жыл бұрын

I love Leanne's laughter at 0:35 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

@cl0ud930 5 жыл бұрын

I really want to know which maker has the cross symbol because they are the best fitting ones yet 😂😘

@moriahschairer 11 жыл бұрын

They don't bother me! :) I've danced on them for a year.

@CatGirl9012 11 жыл бұрын

it is to you what you want it to be;want an art, it's magestic, want a sport, it's athletic

@strange_sagittarius 7 жыл бұрын

Nice👌👍

@sophielee8391 11 жыл бұрын

i'm the same as you, but i bought myself a pair of ballet/ jazz shoes and train 2 hours a day from the internet, learn the basics first (positions, warm ups, turns, jumps etc.) it really works i'm hoping to one day get to pointe

@flameprincess222 11 жыл бұрын

ballet is a sport because you have to put in a lot of effort and all your strength into dancing. you have to be at practice almost every day of the week and it is a lot of hard work especially on pointe. i should know because i am on pointe have been dancing for 8 years and am a senior where i dance.

@TheRedheadkitten 12 жыл бұрын

i wish i could still do pointe :(

@ewak7818 6 жыл бұрын

I have balet shoes and i watched a ton of ballet shoes videos and my shoes look different Like their are point shoes just are built differently

@millie5715 7 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing another thing on my Christmas list they do them on eBay and I'm just on pointe so I'm dog getting some.

@agrammarnazi9488 7 жыл бұрын

Millie Fox I actually hate shopping for pointe shoes online. To get the fit you really want, you need to be there in person. One time, I bought a pair on amazon, and I could hardly fit half of my foot in the shoe. I bought the right size and brand I always wear (Bloch Balance European 5 XXXX) and I got a size 2 X.