DEMI-POINTE SQUARE

The Demi-Pointe is a wonderful way for a dancer to transition from a Vesta or Pluton ballet slipper to one of Wear Moi's popular pointe shoe styles. This satin shoe is handmade in the turned construction method and features evenly spaced pleats on the bottom/front of the shoe. The Demi-Pointe contains a leather sole and a lightweight box toe, like traditional pointe shoes. The most important thing to remember about a Demi-Pointe is that it does not contain a shank – the most vital part of a pointe shoe to stand en pointe. The most effective use of a Demi-Pointe is when it is part of the syllabus required by a school or conservatory, where a teacher can use this tool in the training process towards pointe work. Typically, teachers will recommend ballet slippers at the barre and a Demi-Pointe for center work one year before the student advances to "full" pointe. This allows the foot to become conditioned to the feel of a pointe shoe. In addition, a Demi-Pointe develops and strengthens muscles in preparation for full pointe work. Also, the young dancer becomes familiar with tying their ribbons. The Demi-Pointe is available with pre-stitched, high-quality satin or cotton ribbons free of charge. Demi-Pointe's sizing follows the UK sizing system. 

Tensus Demi Pointe Shoes, Pink – BLOCH Dance US

Things to consider when choosing pointe shoes

Demi Pointe S0155L - Encore Dancewear

Bloch Demi Pointe Shoes – Dance 2Go

(not to be used for pointe work). More squared box. This is the size chart for Adult. Suitable for beginners.

Adult Demi-pointe Shoes Without Shank Squared Girls Practice Ballet Dance Shoes

Pointe Shoes - Freed of London

Ballet Shoes DEMI-POINTE SQUARE, 45% OFF

These quality pointe shoes are made of satin with heel cushion, articulated leather sole, low-cut sides, tapered heel and wide-square box.

LaPointe demi-pointe leather sole NUMERO 5 5SL

Adult Demi-pointe Shoes Without Shank Squared Girls Practice Ballet Dance Shoes

StreamPointe Pointe Shoes - Balletomania

Ballet Pointe Shoes

Breaking Down the Cecchetti Method's Full Contretemps - Pointe Magazine

Pointe & Demi-Pointe Shoes – Sonata Dancewear