Pointe Shoe Fitting
My First Pair Of Pointe Shoes
Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most rewarding things about dancing!
My Second To Third Pair Of Pointe Shoes
Dancers need to ensure that they are correctly fitted to support their level of class.
I've Worn More Than 3 Pairs of Pointe Shoes
As you increase your training, your feet might get stronger and need a different shoe.
Ready for a new pair of pointe shoes?
Fitting would usually take approximately 30 to 40 minutes in order for us to give each dancer ample amount of time and attention that a pointe shoe fitting requires.
Wear fitted comfortable clothing as you will be asked to plié. It is also important for your fitter to see your knees and feet at the start of your fitting, so either wear convertible tights or use the ballet socks provided in store. Also make sure your toe nails are trimmed.
It’s always advisable to buy pointe shoes only if you know how the pointe shoes would fit your feet.
Our pointe shoe fitters will provide tips and advice on how to sew pointe shoe accessories and elastics, ribbons, etc., because these will also vary depending on the dancer’s feet.
Discuss with your ballet teacher as to whether you are ready to go onto pointe, some teachers will advise the student to undertake a Pre-Pointe assessment with a dance related physiotherapist.
CHANGING/CANCELLATION OF APPOINTMENT
- Please make the changes via the link in your confirmation email.
- Any last-minute cancellations or re-schedule for appointments will affect your priority listings in future bookings. Booking accounts may be blocked for repeated cancellations.
SERVICE FEE (W.E.F 1 September 2021)
From 1 Sept 2021, there will be a RM30 Service Fee for Pointe Shoe Fitting appointments. Fees will be waived if a pointe shoe purchase is made, or at the discretion of the Pointe Shoe Specialist.
We will be implementing this fee as there are customers who:
- Have no intention of purchasing even though there is something that fits
- Are just trying and/or asking for a second opinion
It was not easy coming to this decision, as we hope to keep this service free for our customers. A lot of resources are put into training our fitters to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and experience to provide a valuable fitting service. Unfortunately, there have been too many cases of customers taking advantage of our services.
Our pointe shoe fitting is in high demand, and we hope that customers who are serious about purchasing a pair of pointe shoes will be able to book their fitting appointment.
The fitting service fee will be waived if a pointe shoe purchase is made, or at the discretion of the Pointe Shoe Specialist. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have a better experience for everyone.
Who are our Sonata Pointe Shoe Specialists?
- Our Sonata Pointe Shoe Specialists are passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping dancers find a good pair of pointe shoes. All of them have a strong background and interest in dance and dance anatomy (we have dancers, dance teachers, physiotherapists amongst us), and have to complete our professional training curriculum to be a certified fitter.
- The training curriculum includes anatomy and injury prevention, workshops with international pointe shoe brands, and also at least 70 hands-on fittings to gain enough knowledge and experience to fit all types of dancers.
What pointe shoe brands do we carry?
