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When I was 17 my teacher had me send an outline of my foot with marked location of metatarsals to a company in San Francisco that made my shoes to order.  They had a fiberglass box.  I now have a student that would benefit from a shoe made for her rare shaped feet.  Any ideas who this company is??

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http://www.the-perfect-pointe.com/SpecialOrderingPointes.html

http://www.grishko.com/custom.cfm

Capezio/Ballet Makers, Inc. Shown: Special makeup custom shoes. A wide variety of colors, patterns and sizes are available. Prices vary. To order, e-mail: smuorders@balletmakers.com. www.capeziodance.com.

http://www.suffolkpointe.com/CompanyDancers.html

I viewed a couple of forums and it seems Capezio is easy to deal with - but I'm not sure how up to date all these links are.

None of these mention the fiberglass box particularly.

Hope this helps!

Regards, 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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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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