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Expert: - 6/4/2008


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Hello, I was wondering how wide ribbons should be on ballet slippers? My pair are leather and size 5 1/2? Any help appreciated, thanks!

Answer
Hi Soumaya. If your teacher doesn't specify, it is whatever is comfortable for you. Narrow 1/4 " ribbons might be more comfortable if the height between your ankle bones and the floor is low, but if your ankle bones are higher from the floor, the wider 7/8" may be better.

And if you buy them in cm's - sorry I cannot convert! Go to a fabric store and see what there is - sometimes it is way less expensive to buy a roll, if you are going to continue in ballet.

All the best, Dianne.

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.

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