HOW-TO GUIDES

WOBBLE BOARDS

Wobble boards are an excellent way to improve your core stability and will have a direct impact on your dancing in a fairly short period of time!

We stock a robust wooden board, ideal for dancers of all ages. It has a non-slip surface and is easy to store away when not in use.

Download our exercise list HERE and then buy your board HERE!

FOOT STRENGTHENING

These examples of foot exercises are particularly useful for dancers in preparation for pointe work - but also good for all dancers!

Always discuss any exercises with your teacher before starting, as they will know your individual strengths and weaknesses.

You can download the guide HERE 

 DARNING POINTE SHOES

So you've got your new pointe shoes and someone asks if you're going to darn them....what? Never fear, download our handy guide HERE 

...And if you can't face darning, you could always just stitch on these ready made crocheted tips or glue on some suede tips!

 

POINTE SHOE PADDING - A QUICK GUIDE!

CARING FOR YOUR POINTE SHOES 

 So you've got your new pointe shoes, you've maybe even darned them, but what now? Check out our guide about caring for your pointe shoes HERE

   

 MEASURING FOR A COSTUME

At Just Ballet we offer a range of options for costumes. You can buy a ready made costume, of which we have many to choose from! These are all made to a very high standard and many of them unique one-off designs. We have our own range of tutus, lyrical dresses and men's costumes and also offer costumes from other brands such as Sansha, Benefis and Harmony. 

If you would like a made to measure costume, please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery. You can select "Custom" as a size option on the majority of our tutus and costumes on the item page and then send us a completed costume order form, which you can download here: Female form, Male form.

HOW TO MAKE A TUTU!!

The ultimate "How to Guide"...How to make a tutu! In this short film we show a speeded up version of the making of a children's pancake tutu!