Foot Care

Are you excited about going up en pointe but not sure how to take care of your feet or shoes?  Are you worried about sewing on your ribbon & elastic correctly?  Be fully prepared with the Pointe Starter Kit from Allegro!  The kit contains 6 items carefully chosen by Allegro staff to make sure you have everything you need for a successful start en pointe:

• Stitch Kit™ PRO for all your sewing needs (includes detailed sewing instructions, strong waxed thread, sewing needles, thimble, seam ripper, and safety pins).

• Super Pillowcase™ Mesh Pointe Shoe Bag for proper shoe storage.

• Loose Lambs Wool for easing pain & pressure.

• Allegro Toe Tape for preventing blisters.

• Footsie Roller for massaging sore feet.

• Pointe Shoe Key Chain as a commemorative keepsake. 

Plus, getting the Pointe Starter Kit gives you more bang for your buck.  The regular price for these 6 items would be $72.50, so by purchasing them together in the Pointe Starter Kit, you save 18%!

FAQs

1. Is the Pointe Starter Kit only for beginner pointe students?

The Pointe Starter Kit is an essential set of items designed with beginner pointe students in mind, but it also makes an excellent gift for pointe dancers of all levels.  You can never have enough lambs wool, toe tape, or massage tools, and who doesn't love getting a cute key chain?  Plus, advanced dancers often have multiple pairs of shoes going at the same time, which makes having an extra mesh bag a necessity.

2. Why do I need a mesh pointe shoe bag?

Traditional paste pointe shoes, which are a majority of the pointe shoes made today, gradually breakdown over time due to wear & tear and the softening of the paste due to moisture.  When you dance, your feet sweat, and if you don't fully allow your pointe shoes to air dry after dancing, they will "die" much more quickly.  A mesh pointe shoe bag is ventilated with small holes, thus allowing your shoes to air dry while still being able to contain all your accessories.  Additionally, the Pillows for Pointes Super Pillowcase™ mesh bags have a convenient inner pocket for storing your toe pads, because you don't want to leave your sweaty toe pads inside of your pointe shoes either.

3. How do I use lambs wool and toe tape?

As your shoes break in, you may experience some extra pain or pressure.  To ease this, simply rip off a small bit of lambs wool and place inside your pointe shoes or your toe pads to add a little extra comfort wherever you need it. 

If you notice rubbing or redness on your toe knuckles or heels, that is a sign that you may be developing a blister.  Simply cover/wrap the affected area with toe tape to help protect the affected area & prevent blisters.  If you already have a blister, use the toe tape to keep a bandage in place.  Toe tape can also be used for taping toe spacers or lambs wool in place.

4.  Are the pointe shoe key chains real pointe shoes?

No, they are miniature replicas of pointe shoes for decorative purposes only.  Often, dancers will write the date & name of their first pair of pointe shoes on the bottom of their pointe shoe key chain, so that they'll always remember when they got their first pair. 

A dancer's best friend, this stretchy Microfoam tape is the a miracle for your feet, helping to cushion toes, prevent blisters, and protect corns while still allowing for full range of motion.  It's also great for taping toe spacers or lambs wool in place, and the gentle adhesive doesn't leave a sticky residue. 

Specifications: 1" x 5.5 yards.

Relieve your sore tootsies with the Bunheads® Footsie Roller by Capezio.  The grooves in this wooden roller are perfect for easing tension in your arches, smoothing out knots, and breaking up scar tissue.  Makes an excellent gift for all dancers, dance teachers, and of course, you!  Treat yo' self!

Materials: wood, silicone

Style No. BH500

Soothe & deodorize your feet after dance class or rehearsal with the pkFRESH Foot Spritz by pkTURN.  Made in the USA with essential oils, the pkFRESH Foot Spritz has natural antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties that will refresh your feet and your dance bag, too. 

I got 99 problems, but dancing ain't one!

Solve all of your #dancerproblems with this handy kit by Covet Dance, featuring:

Mend It Sewing Kit: is your costume malfunctioning?  Fix it quick with these needles, thread, pins, tiny scissors, buttons, snaps, and a safety pin.

Boo Boo Beads: kiss your boo-boos goodbye with this cute heart-shaped hot/cold pack.

Nailed It File & Buffer: keep your toe nails smooth for a more enjoyable pointe class or tame your fingernails before they catch & run your tights.

Hair Spray/Run Remedy: stop tights runs in their tracks and keep your hair flyaways in check.

Lip Service Lip Balm: soothe dry lips with this delicious vanilla lip balm.

Blister Rx: a conveniently-sized case with bandages for cuts & blisters.

Hair Ties x2: you can never have too many of these...  Just make sure you don't forget to take it off your wrist before you chassé onto the stage!

Style No. DP-KIT

The perfect prescription for tired, aching feet.  

Inspired by vintage French design, the Aprés Dance Kit from Covet Dance's Dance Apothecary contains four natural products to soothe sore muscles & reduce swelling, making it a wonderfully thoughtful gift for the hard-working dancer in your life.

Features:

• Relevé Relief: a fair-trade certified organic muscle rub that has both cooling & warming properties, perfect for soothing sore muscles after a hard day's dancing.  
• Plié Pedi-Soak: help relieve muscle swelling & pain while stimulating circulation.  Just dissolve in a hot bath or foot soak, and let the calming scent of 100% lavender essential oil whisk your tension away. 
• Brisé Spray: a refreshing tonic spray for helping your muscles recover after dance class.  Reduce pain and swelling with one spritz!  
• Pointe Powder: contains highly absorbent yet silky smooth ingredients to keep your feet & pointe shoes dry & smelling fresh while essential oils help ease your aching feet.  

Style No: DA-SET

Contents:

• Relevé Relief: fair-trade certified organic cocoa butter, organic beeswax, organic sunflower oil, essential oil of camphor, organic menthol crystals, olive oil, arnica, and vitamin E. 
• Plié Pedi-Soak: lavender essential oil, therapeutic mineral salts, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
• Brisé Spray: organic aloe, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, MSM (a magical swelling reducer), rosemary oil, tea tree oil, and willow bark. 
• Pointe Powder: baking soda, non-nano zinc oxide, non-GMO corn starch, pro-vitamin B5, eucalyptus essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and fragrance.

Keep your eyes on the stars, your feet on the ground, and your foot-care regime "en pointe" with the Dancer Foot Care Kit by Covet Dance, featuring:

• "Nailed It" Manicure Set: this 4 piece set makes it easy to keep your toenails trimmed, helping to avoid bruised toenails.
• Spiky Massage Ball: this firm massage ball is perfect for easing sore muscles after a long day of dancing (read about how to use it here).
• DeFeet Da Funk Foot Spray: featuring a proprietary blend of eucalyptus & peppermint essential oils with notes of citrus, this foot spray will deodorize your feet & shoes to keep everything smelling fresh.

Style No. DFC-KIT

Exfoliate & rejuvenate with the Arnica & Lavender Foot Scrub by pkTURN.  As its name suggests, this foot scrub is made with arnica oil to help reduce inflammatory pain & swelling, and the soothing scent of lavender will help you relax & unwind after a hard day of dancing.  Simultaneously exfoliating & hydrating, epsom salt + sea salt removes dirt & dead skin while coconut oil soothes & moisturizes, leaving your skin silky soft & smooth.  Great not only for feet but also your whole body, the Arnica & Lavender Foot Scrub will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to dance tomorrow.  

Specifications: 8 oz (226g)

Ingredients: epsom salt, coconut oil, dendritic salt, lavender essential oil, arnica oil

Made in Senoia, GA, USA.

From the Dance Apothecary of Covet Dance comes the intensely hydrating, odor-fighting Fantastical Foot Fixer Lotion!  A sweet treat for your hard-working feet, this lotion will sooth, moisture, and deodorize your tired tootsies, featuring:

• Purifying tea tree, wild oregano, and geranium oils.
• Super moisturizing organic coconut, organic hemp, and sweet almond oils.
• Nourishing & soothing organic aloe and green tea.
• Odor-eliminating white vinegar.

Specifications: 2 oz. (60 ml).

Ingredients: Organic Aloe Leaf Juice, Organic Coconut Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Grape Seed Oil, Witch Hazel Water, Vitamin E, Sunflower Seed Oil, Organic Neem Seed Oil, Organic Rosemary Leaf Extract, Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Distilled White Vinegar, Patchouli Leaf Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Wild Oregano Oil, Sweet Basil Leaf Oil, Geranium Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Rose Flower Water, Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Organic Green Tea Leaf Extract, Organic White Willow Bark Extract, Organic Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

Style No. DA-FFFL

Muscle relief made with organic ingredients.

Sore muscles after a hard day's dancing?  Rub on & massage in the Relevé Relieve Muscle Rub from the Dance Apothecary Collection by Covet Dance to melt soreness away.  Made with organic & fair trade ingredients, this muscle rub has warming & cooling properties to help increase blood flow and rejuvenate tired, sore muscles. 

Ingredients: Fair Trade Certified Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Sunflower Oil, Essential Oil of Camphor, Organic Menthol Crystals, Organic Olive Oil, Arnica, and Vitamin E

Net Wt: 0.56 oz. (17g)

Style No. RR-MR

This Massage Handle™ by Improvedance comes included with THE-footstretcher™, but sometimes #lifehappens and you might need a replacement. Also a stand alone tool- this is a 3-in-1 product and can be used to roll out those achy feet, relax any tight muscles, and release those deep tissues. 

Choose from 3 different colors!

You're KNOT going to believe what this massage kit can do for you...

The Massage Kit by American Dance Supply is an excellent gift for any achy dancer (aka ALL dancers).  This kit comes with a massage roller, a massage ball, and a mesh bag for easy storage, and the best part about this kit is that the massage tools can be frozen or heated depending on the dancer's needs!  The massage roller and massage ball are textured, which is great for getting into muscle knots & breaking up scar tissue.  Your body will thank you for getting this amazing massage kit!

Style Number: ADS031

Feel like you're at the spa with the Toe Tantra™ by Capezio.  Infused with a blend of botanical oils and hydrating ingredients, this reusable gel toe expander moisturizes & soothes while increasing circulation and easing toe pain.  The Toe Tantra™ is also a luxurious way to separate your toes while painting your nails, because #TreatYourself!

Includes 2 toe expanders (one for each foot). 

Care Instructions: hand-wash and allow to air dry.

Materials: 100% gel infused with avocado oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, soybean oil, ceramides, green tea, willow fragrance, and aloe vera.  

Style No. BH1500

The difference between "try" and "triumph" is a little "umph." 

Give your body the care it needs to succeed with the Fitness Recovery Kit from Allegro.  This kit contains massage tools & muscle relief lotion to ease muscle pain & soreness, as well as compressive socks and KT tape to provide extra support to recovering muscles.

Included in this kit:

• Blochsox™ by Bloch (Black)
• Hot & Cold Massage Kit by American Dance Supply
• Relevé Relief Muscle Rub by Covet Dance
• BalleTape™ Kinesiology Tape by Superior Stretch

Blochsox™ Sizing: based on women's street shoe size; for men, go the next size up.

• XS: 3-5
• SA: 5.5-7
• MA: 7.5-9.5
• LA: 10-12

Relevé Relief Ingredients: Fair Trade Certified Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Sunflower Oil, Essential Oil of Camphor, Organic Menthol Crystals, Organic Olive Oil, Arnica, and Vitamin E.