Love you both, Claudia & Katie! ☺️ your comradery is super admirable & sets a such a lovely example; the two of you being your authentic selves & supporting one another! Much love! ☮️💕✨
I don’t do ballet but I do ski and I wear high heels on almost a regular bases. The foot care videos for high heels are not sufficient to me. But the foot care and prep for ballet has helped my feet and leg muscle tremendously!
@@darwinstevens810 cool. i do ballet in pointe shoes and if you don't take proper care of your feet then a lot can happen like blisters or broken toes. ballet is forcing your body to do something its not made to do.
I'm not a ballet dancer but it is such a pleasure to watch your videos😊. You have a wonderful teaching approach, friendly manner and always exude such passion and professionalism!!!
That was so helpful! I do struggle a lot with blisters and many of these hacks I've never heard before and I'm definitely going to try them now! Please do a similar video about sore muscles and muscle pain... I've been rehearsing much more lately and I feel like my soreness is preventing me from doing my best... ❤️
Thanks Claudia this is very helpful. I struggle with blisters and bunions from dancing because I'm also a horse rider my riding shoes really press against them so I will use these tips.
I am from America, and have the 2nd skin/gel squares ( that's what we call them ) and they are so so so AMAZING!!! If you don't have them get them, they changed my life Also can you still feel the floor through the EPO?
It's sold purple for safety. I used surgical spirit (uk term)/isopropyl alcohol (us term), I got the tip from my other hobby, hiking. I think I'd prefer the the medical grade product rather than fuel for camping!
*Hi Claudia! I don't comment much on your channel but I want to say I think you're a fantasti practical teacher :) Is there any hope for me if I'm 22 and I wanna improve ballet technique but haven't ever done it seriously int eh past?* Can I still get on pointe?
theFitty 😊 thank you so much! yeah, I mean, becoming flexible and getting stamina after being a couch potato all my life was hard, and it took me a year but I managed to get decently flexible, lose 20 pounds and sort of get decent energy levels in a year, I think motivation is key. Also, it helps a lot that by being an adult, you have more awareness of what you are doing, you can be more focused and pay attention to strategy and a lot of things that kids don’t get. So, it is more difficult, but easier in some areas. If so, I’d say the hardest in my case is finding time since I have a very time consuming job and life, so, considering that, I’d say if you have 4 hours a week to take classes, you’ll move forward a lot faster than I did.
@@Bunnysteria okay noted. Thank you so much! Sometimes ignorance is bliss as a child because you become a perfectionist as an adult xD i tend to do that.
I remember taping my toes. I was constantly doing this and my toes 👀 👍 still this day. As for the orthotics I have heard of them because as teenage I wore orthotics with my regular shoes. My podiatrist even recommended them if I were going professional. ❤️ the video
Another product like the EPO is the perfect fot pointe shoe inserts which is basically the same thing,but they send you a kit and you make them at home.I have been using them for a while and love them so much and haven't gotten a blister since. Ps.love you Claudia and all of your videos😘
hi! great video. just would like to point out to anyone interested in trying the ideas in this video that methylated spirits ARE poisonous and not intended to come in contact with the skin as it is very dangerous.
Thanks Claudia for all the helpful hacks. I love the idea of the EOP but for I have seen and read they are expensive specially if you have to buy them frequently for young dancers, also it is not easy in America to find a place to orden them. There is another alternative The Perfect Fit Pointe to try too. Love your videos! 😊
I put baby powder on my spacers, but we aren't allowed to get baby powder on the floor incase someone slips. I feel like the second hack might be messy. 😟It seems like it would work well though! Love your channel! ❤
Try some baking soda in your shoes when they're not in use. Shake it out and re-use in your shoes. OR wrap some pieces of charcoal in tissues and put them in your shoes. That works too.
I was always told by my teacher not to soak your feet in spirits because it drys out the feet and can irritate forming blisters. Is this right/wrong or is it just personal opinion? Love the vid as always
You just have to have a really big passion, stretch your body and feet everyday and strengthen everything out of class, I believe in you! Also, there’s nothing wrong with a smaller company :)
The foot soak, baby powder (or cornstarch....but doesn't smell as nice!), and the no pedicure rule, can all be used by students of martial arts too! Friend of mine has studied karate for years and when she started I remember her talking about blisters and then she innocently got a pedicure!! Oops! 😊 Great tips, Claudia!! Hugs from 🇨🇦💕
How about keeping tape on your toes? I always seem to have the problem of getting too sweaty. Even with powder....... The powder just turns into a paste.... *gross right?* Is there any way to keep the tape on?
I am a mountain hiker and this was great, and I am famous for taping my toes 🤣🦶🏻I just use really cheap medical tape, under 2 US dollars for two pack with different size. I am Norwegian so that is extremely cheap for Norway. When I was 18 I got diagnosed with arthritis (I am 35 now), and my first thought was to start ballet since that was a dream to do and I dance 1,5 years, and also was a teddy bear on a play, with 10 year olds 🤣🤣 I did not care, I just wanted to try while I could, so going to class with kids was no problem. I got a bad tendonitis in my thigh, so I had to quit half year before moving from home, but I still try my first position and some others, and often while I wait on the bus some ballet moves comes natural, even though I use crutches and have done that for over 3 years, and got a new hip at the end of November last year. That was because of another diagnose, where I have a deformed hip form childhood, that also made dancing hard, but I love these videos, and mountain hiking is really my passion, also with my partners in crime, my beloved crutches. Our bodies are amazing, with all we can do with them, even though we get some blisters 😍🤣🙌 Sending love from Johanne, Norway (sorry for me babbling 💕🙈)
There is Perfect Pointe that does custom pads too, you have to mix 2 kinds of clay together. For the Americans, shipping is free ande it's like less than 30$.
okay so quick question I am supposed to go on pointe next year but I have been having a lot of pain in the joint of my big toe. I looked it up and most of what came up for the kind of pain I was having was arthritis, I think this is really weird because I am only 13 but I will probably go to the doctor about it soon. But until then, does anyone have any suggestions about what is wrong with my foot and how to fix it? Any replies will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It’s very very intersting ! But i m french and i dont understand all what you say ☹️ i m confused because i have a lot of problems with my big toe and i think you say THE solution 😭😭
I thought methylated spirits is poisonous. It says all over not to let it get in contact with your skin because it will do something called defatting, but then I also see where it says it's good for cuts. But just a few months ago this was written "Methylated spirit is poisonous. It should not be ingested or come into contact with your skin. It should also be used in a well-ventilated area and you should avoid inhaling the substance's vapors."
A little of an off topic question but.. The shanks of my pointe shoes broke (as in literally snapped off) right where my arch hits. I’m pretty sure that this makes it an accidental 3/4 shank. But it feels kind of strange to go en pointe now. And I feel a little less stable. Do I need new pointe shoes?
Hannah Wildridge try toe spacers between your big toe and second toe and make sure you have wings that cover your bunion area. Make sure your shoes are made for your feet as far as being for tapered feet or non-tapered feet.
Hey Claudia, Whenever I develope devant or to second, i find myself using my quads instead of my hip flexors. I (obviously) watched your video on extension tips as I struggle to consistently hit 90º, and you had given hip flexor strengthening exercises. I tried them out at home (with my barre and my mum helping my alignment), and I was still using my quads. After doing 15 reps on each, my quads were sore (from working them). I was wondering if you have any tips to help with correcting this. Hugs from Canada!
How much do EPO’S cost? I’m a ballerina that got my pointe shoes almost a year ago and my parents see my blisters and they are like “EWWWWW” They always ask me to ask my teacher what to do about blisters and I either don’t see her as often or I forget to ask because I’m so busy trying to master my corrections! 😆😆😝
Awesome as usual lovely lady!! xoxo
Kathryn Morgan yep!
Love you both, Claudia & Katie! ☺️ your comradery is super admirable & sets a such a lovely example; the two of you being your authentic selves & supporting one another! Much love! ☮️💕✨
Kathryn Morgan omg i didn't know you were intrested in her channle cool
I love your channel Katie!
Wow, I love both Claudia and you Kathryn! I didn't know you watched her channel!
Why am i watching this ive never done ballet ever. Because i like your voice
Me too!! Claudia is such an excellent coach/teacher and I've always loved ballet!! I'm living my prima ballerina life through her!😁
I don’t do ballet but I do ski and I wear high heels on almost a regular bases. The foot care videos for high heels are not sufficient to me. But the foot care and prep for ballet has helped my feet and leg muscle tremendously!
@@darwinstevens810 cool. i do ballet in pointe shoes and if you don't take proper care of your feet then a lot can happen like blisters or broken toes. ballet is forcing your body to do something its not made to do.
Can u cover dealing with minor injuries ? Just basic ways ballet dancers can emotionally deal with setbacks and such .. thx so much 💕💗💕
I’ve been on pointe for 2 years and never got a blister 😱 WHAT HAVE I DONE TO BE BLESSED WITH THIS 🥰
Same!!
Wow! Ur so lucky! I normally get a blister once a week
Madison Pearce same
😮 it was my first day on pointe and I already got a blister
the first time i wore my pointe shoes i got two blisters!
what about ingrown toenails? please make a video about how to take care of our nails while dancing ❤
Μιλένα Αραβαντινού yes i need help on those too
i normally put my feet into hot bath for 20-30 min, works like a charm
I'm not a ballet dancer but it is such a pleasure to watch your videos😊. You have a wonderful teaching approach, friendly manner and always exude such passion and professionalism!!!
That was so helpful! I do struggle a lot with blisters and many of these hacks I've never heard before and I'm definitely going to try them now! Please do a similar video about sore muscles and muscle pain... I've been rehearsing much more lately and I feel like my soreness is preventing me from doing my best... ❤️
For those looking for 2nd Skins in Australia, you can get the Gaynor Mindon Dancer Dots, they do the job! It is such a life saver xx
2nd skin is my life saver
I’m not on pointe, but I still love watching these types of videos ❤️
Thank you so so much Claudia!!!!! Love from South Africa ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦
Thanks Claudia this is very helpful. I struggle with blisters and bunions from dancing because I'm also a horse rider my riding shoes really press against them so I will use these tips.
J'ai essayé la " second skin" ça m'a sauvé la vie , merci !!!
I am from America, and have the 2nd skin/gel squares ( that's what we call them ) and they are so so so AMAZING!!! If you don't have them get them, they changed my life
Also can you still feel the floor through the EPO?
Ballet For Life I went to their website and they say that you can.
@@lindypierce3766 Thanks Lindy Pierce!
why are they so expensive 😭
omg rlly i have the absolute worst blisters and i am 4 parts in nutcracker all on pointe i’m getting them tomorrow i rlllly hope they work
Wow!!! Great Info for my poor feet from working. Thank You! You Rock!!! 🙌
I also put the powder on my toe spacers (I've got silicone ones), that helps as well.
It's sold purple for safety. I used surgical spirit (uk term)/isopropyl alcohol (us term), I got the tip from my other hobby, hiking. I think I'd prefer the the medical grade product rather than fuel for camping!
Is that like rubbing alcohol?
@@greeneyes12346 Yes, sorry, I forgot the day to day term.
Oh, I just found the answer to the question I just asked. Thanks.
The medical product smells much better and is clear. It's very cheap in any pharmacy.
I've been using surgical spirits for a week now, but I think metholated spirits only needs one application to fix a blister.
Omg! This is perfect! I just got my pointe shoes today!!
Congrats!🤩
Noortje B Thank you!
My favourite hack was number two which was the baby powder one!🎉By the way I love you,your channel and your videos,including this one!🎉
Sooo helpful! Never heard of the 1st one before. I will have to try it!
this is so helpful!
I wish I knew these tips when I was a dancer!!!
Thank you Claudia. On May 11 I'm taking my pointe evolution so wish me luck. I love you videos they help me get better at dancing .❤️
Do you mind sharing what you had to do at the evaluation?
I’ve been starting to practice pointe again after quitting, thanks for all the tips!
my friend is going on pointe and she's really excited, so I recommended this to her and she says she'll try it.
*Hi Claudia! I don't comment much on your channel but I want to say I think you're a fantasti practical teacher :) Is there any hope for me if I'm 22 and I wanna improve ballet technique but haven't ever done it seriously int eh past?* Can I still get on pointe?
theFitty I’m 31 and I just did it. Just work really hard, consciously and carefully under the care of a teacher.
@@Bunnysteria Is it harder as you grow older? Major congrats Bunnsteria!
theFitty 😊 thank you so much! yeah, I mean, becoming flexible and getting stamina after being a couch potato all my life was hard, and it took me a year but I managed to get decently flexible, lose 20 pounds and sort of get decent energy levels in a year, I think motivation is key. Also, it helps a lot that by being an adult, you have more awareness of what you are doing, you can be more focused and pay attention to strategy and a lot of things that kids don’t get. So, it is more difficult, but easier in some areas. If so, I’d say the hardest in my case is finding time since I have a very time consuming job and life, so, considering that, I’d say if you have 4 hours a week to take classes, you’ll move forward a lot faster than I did.
@@Bunnysteria okay noted. Thank you so much! Sometimes ignorance is bliss as a child because you become a perfectionist as an adult xD i tend to do that.
I'm about to get my Pointe shoes, and I'm looking up hacks and stuff in preparation! Thank you so much!
Must get some of that Second Skin. I thnk my surgeon used it on me when I had so.e moles removed from my body.
This is so helpful cause I just got my first pair!!!!
I remember taping my toes. I was constantly doing this and my toes 👀 👍 still this day. As for the orthotics I have heard of them because as teenage I wore orthotics with my regular shoes. My podiatrist even recommended them if I were going professional. ❤️ the video
I love watching your videos Claudia! You are so helpful and I have improved a lot thanks to you. 🙂
I loved all of the hacks and I found this video really helpful
Ive always wanted to learn ballet but never had a chance and im 26 now :( .. watching your videos at least it feeds my desire
Loved that video! I think it might change my life:-). Thank you so much Claudia! Lots of love from Namibia
Thanks for the video, I’ve gone from blisters on my hands (gymnast )to blisters on my feet (dance) thanks for the tips!
Another product like the EPO is the perfect fot pointe shoe inserts which is basically the same thing,but they send you a kit and you make them at home.I have been using them for a while and love them so much and haven't gotten a blister since.
Ps.love you Claudia and all of your videos😘
hi! great video. just would like to point out to anyone interested in trying the ideas in this video that methylated spirits ARE poisonous and not intended to come in contact with the skin as it is very dangerous.
Thank you for the future pointe hacks!!! I an very interested in hacks for ballet slippers, like making them last longer or altering them:))
This is really helpful... Thank you so much!
Brilliant video. I'm definitely going to try baby powder, never thought of that thanks xx
Thanks Claudia for all the helpful hacks. I love the idea of the EOP but for I have seen and read they are expensive specially if you have to buy them frequently for young dancers, also it is not easy in America to find a place to orden them. There is another alternative The Perfect Fit Pointe to try too.
Love your videos! 😊
Love the new name but why did you change it??. Im obstesed with the logo, so cute 💓
I put baby powder on my spacers, but we aren't allowed to get baby powder on the floor incase someone slips. I feel like the second hack might be messy. 😟It seems like it would work well though! Love your channel! ❤
Could u do a video on how to get the smell out of the pointe shoe please?
Try some baking soda in your shoes when they're not in use. Shake it out and re-use in your shoes. OR wrap some pieces of charcoal in tissues and put them in your shoes. That works too.
I use 2nd skin and it’s the best thing ever!
I never heard of ouch pouch!! I get bad blisters on the balls of my feet and toes from my Folklorico shoes. Definitely going to invest in those!!
So glad I'm a guy and don't have to dance on pointe... Still happily watched the whole thing
Dominiku3 well lucky you.
I’m from Texas, but hope to make it big. Gonna start pointe soon so thanks for the video.👏🏻
Your videos are so useful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge xx
I was always told by my teacher not to soak your feet in spirits because it drys out the feet and can irritate forming blisters. Is this right/wrong or is it just personal opinion? Love the vid as always
I do taping my toes to prevent blisters. The other hacks are helpful, thx Claudia 😊
hi, Claudia, can you make a video on stuff for first years on point please
it's my first year and im confused on some things
thankyou
Why do you use methylated spirits? What does it do to your foot?
That was so helpful thank u so much Claudia❤
I actually get blisters on my heel, are there any tips for heel blisters? I have one right now and there's a competition coming up!
I'm from Mexico and I love your videos
Say I was 15, is it too late to be successful or at least good enough to catch up if I have very limited flexibility and no ballet experience?
Nikki Johnson absolutely not! it’s not too late to learn :) have faith in yourself!
You just have to have a really big passion, stretch your body and feet everyday and strengthen everything out of class, I believe in you! Also, there’s nothing wrong with a smaller company :)
Me encantó tus tips
I love second skin for gymnastics rips. I would get a raw blister and it would get me back right away
Mefix it's a fabulous tale that is less a very soft fabric with great stick.
Great video! I used to find micropore tape really good (in the U.K.), easy to tear off & worked out quite inexpensive.
This is a great video , I always tape my toes but I always bleed through from the blister , any tips to help ?x
K tape is a miracle worker!
The foot soak, baby powder (or cornstarch....but doesn't smell as nice!), and the no pedicure rule, can all be used by students of martial arts too! Friend of mine has studied karate for years and when she started I remember her talking about blisters and then she innocently got a pedicure!! Oops! 😊 Great tips, Claudia!! Hugs from 🇨🇦💕
Early love you vids 💕👌 so helpful
So are Chux like cloth like paper towels/wipes
Bless u for helping me with this video!!🙏🙏
Oh my gosh thank you so much you are my life saver I'm on point and my feet are dead your the best
Omg!!! I really want to try the 2nd skin🙄🙄 looks very secure
I play too ballet!! Thank you for video!! You are beautiful
would you recommend the En Pointe Orthotics for dancers who are new to pointe?
How about keeping tape on your toes? I always seem to have the problem of getting too sweaty. Even with powder....... The powder just turns into a paste.... *gross right?* Is there any way to keep the tape on?
If y’all don’t like baby powder, corn starch works really well too
I am a mountain hiker and this was great, and I am famous for taping my toes 🤣🦶🏻I just use really cheap medical tape, under 2 US dollars for two pack with different size. I am Norwegian so that is extremely cheap for Norway.
When I was 18 I got diagnosed with arthritis (I am 35 now), and my first thought was to start ballet since that was a dream to do and I dance 1,5 years, and also was a teddy bear on a play, with 10 year olds 🤣🤣 I did not care, I just wanted to try while I could, so going to class with kids was no problem. I got a bad tendonitis in my thigh, so I had to quit half year before moving from home, but I still try my first position and some others, and often while I wait on the bus some ballet moves comes natural, even though I use crutches and have done that for over 3 years, and got a new hip at the end of November last year. That was because of another diagnose, where I have a deformed hip form childhood, that also made dancing hard, but I love these videos, and mountain hiking is really my passion, also with my partners in crime, my beloved crutches. Our bodies are amazing, with all we can do with them, even though we get some blisters 😍🤣🙌
Sending love from Johanne, Norway (sorry for me babbling 💕🙈)
My daughter asked cand you take pictures of your toes when your getting en point orthotics ?
Hi. How much money are the EPO’s?
There is Perfect Pointe that does custom pads too, you have to mix 2 kinds of clay together. For the Americans, shipping is free ande it's like less than 30$.
Thank you so much! This is a lot of super good ideas and great information. You really do have nice looking feet for pointe shoes too.
Hi I’m a self tought point dancer and I need a new pair of points what brand do u recoment
okay so quick question I am supposed to go on pointe next year but I have been having a lot of pain in the joint of my big toe. I looked it up and most of what came up for the kind of pain I was having was arthritis, I think this is really weird because I am only 13 but I will probably go to the doctor about it soon. But until then, does anyone have any suggestions about what is wrong with my foot and how to fix it? Any replies will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
would second skin be similar to gaynor mindens dancer dots?
It’s very very intersting ! But i m french and i dont understand all what you say ☹️ i m confused because i have a lot of problems with my big toe and i think you say THE solution 😭😭
I thought methylated spirits is poisonous. It says all over not to let it get in contact with your skin because it will do something called defatting, but then I also see where it says it's good for cuts. But just a few months ago this was written "Methylated spirit is poisonous. It should not be ingested or come into contact with your skin. It should also be used in a well-ventilated area and you should avoid inhaling the substance's vapors."
❤❤❤Շատ ապրես անչափ հետաքրքիր էր։ 👌🥰🥰🥰
oh i love those cooling squares! my friend used to go to the nurse alot from glue gun burns and i would take some hahaha
I am going on point about this week
Literally watching this after having gotten a blister in class...
A little of an off topic question but..
The shanks of my pointe shoes broke (as in literally snapped off) right where my arch hits. I’m pretty sure that this makes it an accidental 3/4 shank. But it feels kind of strange to go en pointe now. And I feel a little less stable. Do I need new pointe shoes?
Hi. Love your videos can you do a video on how you keep your dance shoes from stinking so bad. Many hanks
I really like your videos and ballet
That’s your new grace bloch or heritage? Thank you
How do you prevent bunions Claudia x
Hannah Wildridge try toe spacers between your big toe and second toe and make sure you have wings that cover your bunion area. Make sure your shoes are made for your feet as far as being for tapered feet or non-tapered feet.
Lindy Pierce thank you very much for helping will try toe spacers
Whats the name of the tape you use for your toes? 😍😍😍
The methylated spirits are violet so people don’t accidentally drink it. So you don’t accidentally drink it if someone puts it your drink
I've applied with the University of Sydney and the University of new South Wales.
Love these 😍😀
Hey Claudia,
Whenever I develope devant or to second, i find myself using my quads instead of my hip flexors. I (obviously) watched your video on extension tips as I struggle to consistently hit 90º, and you had given hip flexor strengthening exercises. I tried them out at home (with my barre and my mum helping my alignment), and I was still using my quads. After doing 15 reps on each, my quads were sore (from working them). I was wondering if you have any tips to help with correcting this.
Hugs from Canada!
I have the same problem but the only tip that I've found to be effective is research "quad dominance" on youtube or online 😃 hope I helped a bit
Parnder ty 💞
I WANT TO GO ON POINTE SO BAD
you can actually use baby powder as a powder on your makeup so there's that too!
You can also use it in place of dry shampoo!
Anorell especially in Giselle act two to look dead pale 😉
How much do EPO’S cost? I’m a ballerina that got my pointe shoes almost a year ago and my parents see my blisters and they are like “EWWWWW” They always ask me to ask my teacher what to do about blisters and I either don’t see her as often or I forget to ask because I’m so busy trying to master my corrections! 😆😆😝