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2. Ballet shoe - Wikipedia

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   Ballet shoes traditionally have a leather sole that does not reach all the way to the edges of the shoe. A modern development is the split sole, which provides greater flexibility and emphasizes the shape of the foot when pointed. They are usually made from soft leather, canvas or satin. Leather shoes are long-lasting.

3. Ghillies (dance shoes) - Wikipedia

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   Irish ghillies are used by women in Irish dancing, whereas men wear reel shoes. [clarification needed] Unlike Scottish ghillies, the Irish version rarely feature coloured stitching, and they use loops in the leather, as opposed to eyelets, for the laces. Irish ghillies are available in a solid tan leather sole and a split sole. [citation needed]

4. Pointe shoe - Wikipedia

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   The sole is thin and covers only part of the bottom of the pointe shoe so as to remain inconspicuous. For most pointe shoes, the sole is constructed from a piece of leather that is attached to the shoe with adhesive and reinforced by stitching along its edges. [15] The sole overlaps and secures the unfinished edges of the shoe's exterior fabric.

5. Category:Dance shoes - Wikipedia

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6. Ballet and fashion - Wikipedia

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   Ballet costume has evolved alongside choreography to allow for the display of musculature. [5] In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the industrialisation of cotton manufacturing led to the widespread availability of cheap cotton fabrics such as tulle, muslin, tarlatan, and gauze. Ballet companies were able to produce new costumes for each ...

7. Jazz shoe - Wikipedia

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   Jazz shoes are available in a variety of styles, with varying features. They may be high-rise or low-rise, and may be slip-ons or lace-up Oxfords. Split-sole jazz shoes allow enhanced shoe flexibility, making it possible to point the foot more easily. Most have rubber soles, which provide traction and also help to cushion the foot, and some ...