Pointe Shoe Fitting with
January 7, 1:00-4:00pm in The Ron and Nancy Compton Studio
The School of Ballet Theatre Company (SBTC) is pleased to welcome back and partner with the wonderful staff of Beam & Barre for another Pointe Shoe Fitting on Sunday, January 7. Beam & Barre, located in Greenwich, CT, is the official dance wear store of SBTC and a Pointe Shoe Patron sponsor of BTC’s resident company.
The Pointe Shoe Fitting is open to the public and will take place in BTC’s The Ron and Nancy Compton Studio from 1:00pm-4:00 pm on Sunday, January 7. There are two fitting spots available per each time slot. No fitting fee! Online registration is required in order to reserve a fitting.
Being approved to dance on pointe is a monumental step in a young dancer’s training, as it represents reaching a level of strength, coordination, and body awareness in their ballet technique that begins their progression into more advanced studies. A proper fitting pointe shoe is crucial for dancer safety and well-being while dancing on pointe, so it’s imperative that dancers are fit by trained professionals for their first pair, and that they periodically return to be re-fit, especially as they continue to grow and mature.
"Getting the correct fit is essential to preventing strain and potential injury,” says Cara Milo, owner of Beam & Barre. “Core strength, proper alignment and positioning of the foot in the shoe are just a few of the elements we assess when finding the best shoe for you."
Dancers who are attending the fitting are recommended to wear their dance wear (leotard and tights) and bring their current pair of pointe shoes and toe pads, etc. Dancers younger than 16 should be accompanied by a parent, but we ask that no more than 3 people per dancer attend.
Be sure to follow BTC (@dancebtc) and Beam & Barre (@beamandbarre) on their social media platforms to learn more!
SBTC Official
Dance wear Provider
Beam & Barre has everything you need for dance and gymnastics! We have something for dancers of all ages, from your tiny dancer to the professional ballerina. Tutus, wands and tiaras indulge your little dancer's imagination, while our impressive range of pointe shoes and dancewear will have every dancer excited for class and performance. Our staff has the expertise to find exactly what you need! We make sure to provide you with beautiful dance and gymnastics wear as well as the customer service to make your shopping experience enjoyable.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
In order to reserve your spot in BTC's Pointe Shoe Fitting, registration is required.
Two time slots are offered per half hour from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
If you have any questions please contact us at school@dancebtc.org.
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