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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 technique - Wikipedia

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   En pointe dancers employ pointe technique to determine foot placement and body alignment. When exhibiting proper technique, a dancer's en pointe foot is placed so that the instep is fully stretched with toes perpendicular to the floor, and the pointe shoe's platform (the flattened tip of the toe box) is square to the floor, so that a substantial part of its surface is contacting the floor.

5. Charles Didelot - Wikipedia

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   Charles-Louis Didelot (28 March 1767, Stockholm - 7 November 1837, Kiev) was a French dancer, the creator of the ballet shoes [citation needed] and a choreographer. The son of Charles Didelot, the dance-master of the King of Sweden, he studied dance with his father, who was an instructor in dance at the Swedish Opera, and debuted as dancer in ...

6. The best orthopedic shoes in 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   The shoes are designed with superior orthotic insoles with adjustable arch support, an antimicrobial, non-friction inner lining that prevents sores and infections, comfortable cushioning, and a ...

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 ...