Pointe Shoe Hacks: MEGAN FAIRCHILD

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• KR

  @kristinavarade8779 · 6 years ago

  Love this video. Yes, if you have an unlimited shoe budget, do what you want. But for us mortals without sponsors or shoes galore, it is so refreshing to hear that Megan understands these differences and can still be a beautiful dancer without these modifications. Excellent lessons for young dancers.

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• DE

  @deborahclem4901 · 6 years ago

  omfg.....Josephine from The Pointe Shop and Megan Fairchild.  The interview we all need NOW.

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• D1

  @d14551 · 6 years ago

  Love listening to two experts - one a dancer and one a point shoe specialist -  discuss the fine details of their craft.

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• PH

  @pheart2381 · 6 years ago

  So generous with information on every detail. Fascinating! Even a few milimetres here and there can effect even a professional.

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• CA

  @carriecassidy4952 · 6 years ago

  Love the idea of post-pregnancy shoe fittings. Mine definitely changed after my second baby...the 2007 wasn’t working for me anymore. I’ve been in two different shoes in two years and still trying to find one that works for my foot now. Also, recently found that I have a leg length discrepancy too. Glad to know it’s not just me 😆

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• B.

  @B.Agnes960 · 6 years ago

  Wow Josephine! You are amazing! When you asked if she had an injury and she just froze and said how do you know? Just wow... it is not just professionalism that you have there It is some inner talent or... magic maybe?

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• JL

  @jlester8584 · 6 years ago

  Pregnancy increases the amount of the hormone &quot;relaxin&quot; in your body. The purpose of the body&apos;s release of relaxin is to loosen the ligaments in the body to allow the pelvis to stretch enough to give birth. The levels stay increased for months after birth. The loosening and spread of ligaments would affect your feet the same way it affects your hips. It may also spread your rib-cage to the point where a costume does not fit anymore.<br>At least you can use it to improve your turnout while it is in effect.

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• JE

  @JenInOz · 6 years ago

  You wake up every morning trying to work out what hurts? Sounds like me at 55.

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• SH

  @shelbyzieke · 6 years ago

  megan is my absolute favorite dancer, so i was extremely excited when this showed up in my subscription box! loved this interview!!

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• RT

  @rtongcn · 6 years ago

  She is great. I really appreciate her openness and candor about her craft.

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• PO

  @powerofalto · 5 years ago

  This was awesome! I’m a classical musician who adores Balanchine and NYCB. Listening to you chat about 3/4 shanks—I have no clue what they are, lol—I’m reminded of players of double reed instruments (oboe and bassoon) obsessing over their reeds. At music conservatories, there are double reed rooms where they get together and whittle away at their reeds to achieve the perfect shape and density for creating a gorgeous sound. It’s VERY nerdy...and I adore it!<br>Keep up the great content, Josephine. 😊

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• RI

  @riazsoomro · 5 years ago

  I feel that they are such a good pairing, team wise.

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