Upcoming Fittings

NOVEMBER
- Saturday 11/9
- Saturday 11/23

DECEMBER
- Saturday 12/7
- Saturday 12/14

JANUARY
- Saturday 1/4

Find Your Shoes

If you know what you need without a fitting, we stock a variety of Bloch, Mirella, Nikolay, Capezio, and Virtisse pointe shoes, and can source just about any style, size, or maker from Suffolk, Freed, Duval, Russian Pointe, and others. Please contact us for details.

Pointe Shoe Fittings

FAQs

  • Satin ribbon, stretch ribbon, elastic, flexors, and stitch kits? Yes!

    We also have a wide variety of padding, spacers, toe tape, suede platform caps, jet glue, drying inserts, mesh bags, and so much more.

  • Up to an hour. This is because pointe shoes are carefully fitted to the unique features of your foot’s width, height, length, arch, heel, toe shape/length, and other considerations. We have nearly 200 shoes in stock and it can sometimes take a few tries to get the best option.

  • These are FREE services that we are so happy to offer to our wonderful dance community.

  • Hold Harmless Agreement:

    You must have teacher approval prior to fitting or purchasing pointe shoes.

    Pointe work is not without its risks. When a dancer decides to dance en pointe, they accept all risks inherent to this style of dance. Following the advice of a trained pointe instructor is important in minimizing these risks.

    By scheduling a fitting appointment, you agree that the advice you receive from Move It Dancewear, its staff, or pointe shoe fitters is only one input into your decision to purchase and wear the recommended shoe. 

    The pointe teacher is ultimately responsible for approving the proper fit of the shoes and the correct training of the dancer.

    By scheduling a fitting, you agree to hold harmless Move It Dancewear, its staff, or its pointe shoe fitters from any damage or injury resulting from the use of any products.

  • Get. your teacher’s approval BEFORE sewing on ribbons and elastic or wearing your new shoes to class.

    Your teacher is ultimately responsible for approving the style and fit of your shoes. If, for any reason, your teacher is not satisfied, you may exchange clean, unworn, un-sewn shoes within 30 DAYS of purchase.

  • Before Your Appointment:

    Wash and dry feet; clip toenails.

    Wear clothing that is comfortable, but not baggy. If tights are worn, they must be convertible so they can be pulled on/off the feet.

    Stretch your feet and ankles gently to avoid strain while on pointe.

  • Select this option if you are an existing pointe student and your feet have grown, or if you have not loved your current shoes.

    Each appointment begins with some questions to get to know you, your experience level, and your preferences. We then check 11 different points of your feet/ankles, followed by an assessment of your current shoes, pads, and spacers.

    Then the fun begins! You'll get to try a variety of styles, sizes, widths, shank strengths, and padding until we get a winning combination of comfort and support.

  • Congratulations! Select this option if you have passed your pointe exam and will be getting your first pair of pointe shoes. So exciting!

    We will begin your appointment by getting to know you and your feet! We'll ask a few questions and then check about 11 different points of your feet/ankles to narrow down the nearly 200 options in stock.

    Then the fun begins! You'll get to try a variety of styles, sizes, widths, shank strengths, and padding until we get a winning combination of comfort and support.

    During the process, we will share lots of useful info, tips, and tricks with you, and answer any questions you might have.

  • Select this option if you your shoes are fitting well, but you'd like us to double check the fit before purchasing another pair(s). Or, if your shoes are still good, or recently fitted, but there is a minor issue you'd like us to look at or try to correct.

    Walk-in quick checks are also available most Wednesdays from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Please call to confirm availability 541-328-2460.

Meet Your Pointe Shoe Fitters

The amazing Carol is back at the fitting barre! She is an exceptionally experienced dancer and our very own Fairy PointeMother. When she owned Encore Dance Supply in Bend, word about her careful, thorough, and engaging fittings quickly spread, and dancers across Oregon and beyond traveled to see her. If you haven’t yet had a fitting with Carol, you are in for a real treat.

Nicole has been dancing in Central Oregon since she was five, and continues to train and teach. You will love her enthusiasm for finding the shoes that help your feet stay strong and healthy so you can grow as a dancer. As a former dancer with Oregon Theater Ballet, she knows first hand that poorly fitting shoes cause pain and blisters, but a correct fit looks great and feels even better.

Bea is a classically trained ballerina who has been dreaming and preparing for years to become a pointe shoe fitter. As a natural problem-solver, Bea has knack for fine-tuning the fit of your pointe shoes with small adjustments to size, spacers, padding, ribbon or elastic selection that make a big difference on the feel and comfort of the shoes.