304K views · 6K reactions | To mark the return of our Pointe Shoe Appeal, we asked three Royal Ballet dancers how they prepare their pointe shoes and why their footwear is so vital to the art form. For more information on the Pointe Shoes Appeal or to make a gift, visit www.roh.org.uk/pointe | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

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Dancers at the New York City Ballet go through about 7,000 pairs of pointe shoes each year. That's because traditional pointe shoes break down after only a few wears. | Culture Insider