Archive for July, 2011

New Reality Show Goes Behind the Scenes with Miami City Ballet

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

enpointe There’s a new dance reality TV show in the works, one that will take viewers behind the scenes of the America’s top ballet companies and showcase dancers both on and off the stage. En Pointe will showcase Miami City Ballet during its premiere episode this fall.

To learn more about En Pointe and to stay informed about upcoming air dates/times, visit their Facebook page . (While you’re there, be sure to check out the neat behind the scenes photos while on the set at Miami City Ballet!)

If You Thought Pointe Shoes Were Tall Enough Already, Think Again!

Monday, July 25th, 2011

balletstilettosWorld famous footwear designer, Christian Louboutin has snagged the spotlight once again, this time for creating a pair of shoes only a dancer could wear – and perhaps love. These one of a kind pointe shoe stilettos were recently commissioned for a silent auction benefitting the English National Ballet.

Encrusted with dozens of glittering Swarovski crystals and perched atop a staggering 8 inch heel, the shoes are the tallest stilettos ever made! Read more about this high-fashion traipse through the dance world here.