​Ballet, Lyrical and Pointe classes

Leotard, tights, hair in bun or ponytail.
​Ballet skirt or dance shorts are acceptable.
No pants.

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​Hip Hop classes

Leotard, tights, hair secured.
​Unitard, jazz pants, dance shorts over leotard are acceptable.

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​Acrobats & Jazz/Acro classes

Leotard, tights, hair secured.
​Unitard, jazz pants, dance shorts over leotard are acceptable.

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​Tap classes

​Leotard, tights, hair secured.
​Unitard, jazz pants, dance shorts over leotard are acceptable.
Tan tap shoes.

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​Jazz classes, Musical Theater & Petite Comp Team

Leotard, tights, hair secured.
​Unitard, jazz pants, dance shorts over leotard are acceptable.

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​Baby Stars, A Chance to Dance & Princess Camp

Leotard, tights, hair secured.
Unitard, jazz pants, dance shorts over leotard are acceptable.

Dance Shoes

Any student needing dance shoes should email the studio to schedule an appointment. All fittings are done at the Waverly studio. Dance shoes will need to be paid for the day of fitting, and don’t forget to wear socks!  Cash or checks only; no credit cards accepted for shoes.

FOR UNIFORMITY AT PERFORMANCE TIME YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE SHOES FROM US.
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​We require the recommended shoes be worn for performance/recital.  Please do not purchase shoes elsewhere.

Shoe Fitting Schedule

Use this link to schedule an appointment. All fittings are done at the Waverly studio location.  We will not be fitting anyone without an appointment.

Pink Ballet Slippers: $24.00

Ballet
​Lyrical

White Acrobat Shoes: $25.00

Acro
Jazz/Acro
Baby Stars
Chance to Dance​

Slip On Tap: $51.00

Unisex, no laces

Girls: Tan
Boys: Black

Slip On Jazz: $32.00

​Jazz
Hip Hop
Musical Theater
​Petite Comp Team

Girls: Tan
Boys: Black

Gaynor Minden Pointe Shoes: $165.00

​Please use the POINTE FITTING link we emailed to schedule an appointment for a fitting.

How to Sew Pointe Shoes

1. Cut ribbon into 4 equal pieces.
2. Fold heel so that it lies flat against shoe. (illustration #1)
3. Position the ribbons on the insides of the shoe, just in front of the folds on either side.
4. Sew the ribbons to the shoe using sewing machine or by hand. Do not sew on the drawstring binding. (illustration #2)
5. Attach elastic on each side of the back seam. Sew on the inside of the shoe. Do not sew ON the back seam. (illustration #3)
6. Finish ends of ribbons with Fray-Check, or clear nail polish.

Pointe Shoe - Rear View

Pointe Shoe - Side View

Pointe Shoe - Top View

How to care for Pointe Shoes

with Miss Elizabeth

How to tie the ribbons on your pointe shoes

Tying ribbons - close up

Finishing your ribbons

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Storing your pointe shoes

Storing your pointe shoes - close up

Gaynor Minden featured on PBS' NBR!

​PBS's Nightly Business Report focused it's lens on Gaynor Minden on Friday, July 5th, 2013. In their "Bright Ideas" segment they examine dancer turned designer and entrepreneur Eliza Minden's quest to create a better pointe shoe. 

The story also features ABT Soloist Kristi Boone and a sneak peak at our NYC headquarters!