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Buying a pair of pointe shoes is often a case of getting more of the same thing either because they fit better or the local shop only stocks a certain brand. The same can apply to dancewear and here are three manufacturers/distributors web sites that should provide you with more information and choice.
Grishko
www.grishko.com
Grishko is the Russian ballet shoe and dancewear company with a base in the United States.
The web site includes the following:
- Very informative pointe shoe fitting guide
- Description and photographs of the two main types of pointe shoe produced.
Releve models - these shoes accommodate the russian technique of springing onto pointe and it is stressed that they are now extra quiet.
Eleve models - these shoes accommodate the rolling through demi pointe technique .
- Details of the custom made costumes (Aurora, Odette and Odile) that meet the Bolshoi theatre specifications.
- Dancewear and accessories
- Factory shop outlet that sells selected lines at 50% discount
In summary, this is a well presented site with beautiful colour and black and white photographs to illustrate their products. The best features are costume page which is unique and the pointe shoe pages including the fitting guide.
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Capezio
www.capeziorvc.com
Capezio is a dancewear company with a base in the United States. The web site includes the following:
- Detailed description for each pointe shoe available together with a colour photograph and a guide to its suitability
- Dancewear for both adults and children
- Dancewear includes a large range of tights, leotards, legwarmers and skirts
In summary, this site is more like an illustrated mail order catalogue. It is laid out for on line shopping but is useful if you want to see illustrations of items. The best feature is the pointe shoe page.
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Sansha
www.sansha.com
Sansha is a dancewear company started by a Frenchman with shops throughout the world.
The web site includes the following:
- History and background information on the company
- Ballet, jazz and tap shoes- although the links at present do not work
- Beautiful dancewear designed by Christophe Ridet from Wear moi
- Details of the Sansha shops world-wide including address, location map and details of the local management
In summary, this site is well presented with colour photographs but there are problems with the links to the shoe pages and the on line ordering system which are recognised and are due to be corrected by 15 December. In addition a 50% discount is offered for online orders placed between 15 December and 15 January. The best feature is the illustrated location guides to the Sansha shops.
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