We are so excited to share this very special episode with you! This week, you asked, and Julie answered!

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She responds to your pointe shoe questions (see below) but also takes us through her pointe journey, showing us all her beautiful shoes, including the ones she wore for her wedding. Spoilers: It’s going to be sparkly! ✨💎

Join us as Julie shares stories about her very first pointe fitting with 19, the challenges she faced and her experiences with different shoe models, including the act'Pointes.

Finding the right pointe shoe is such a personal journey. Every dancer needs a shoe that supports the unique anatomy of their feet. We hope this episode helps you better understand your own needs and encourages you to keep working toward your pointe goals!

Listen, or even better, watch and enjoy!

Here’s what Julie talks about in the Q & A section:

1. What are your most recommended stretches and exercises for getting over your box?

2. What are your most recommended exercises for improving your wing range of motion and strength?

3. Do you have any pointe shoe hacks?

4. Do you break in your pointe shoes in anyway?

5. What pointe shoes do you wear? What pointe shoes have you tried? What do you need in a pointe shoe?

6. Have you ever considered becoming a pointe shoe fitter?

**Links:

- Can adults go en pointe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FudxyDjED18

- How to go en pointe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg6noSbMl_0

- Criteria for pointe readiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skrw41u2JS0

- My story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HcTBI-4yvo