Pointe Shoes

What is the bottom wood piece on a pointe shoe called?

• Box

• Toe

• Shank

• Strap

Do dancers sew on their ribbons to their own pointe shoes?

• Yes

• No

• Usually

Do dancers only have ribbons on their pointe shoes when they dance?

• Yes

• No

What is the average age for dancers to go on pointe?

• 10 years-13 years

• 8 years-20 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What is the very front of the box?

• Platform

• Shank

• Toe

• Tippy-top

What is the standard thing pointe dancers use to add comfort to their shoes?

• Toe pads

• Toe protectors

• Lamb's Wool

• Mole skin

What are the two sides of a pointe shoe called?

• Wings

• Sides

• Vamp

• Box

What is on the outside of pointe shoes?

• Satin

• Velvet

• Wool

• Polyester

• Cotton

Where does the word "ballerina" come from?

• France

• Asia

• North America

• Italy

• Africa

How long do pointe shoes last?

• depends on the dancer

• every year

• every other year

• every 6 months

• every 5 years