tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post5841726816180070477..comments2024-02-28T08:15:38.345+02:00Comments on Pointe Til You Drop: Present Your Feet: Ribbons for Pointe ShoesJohannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-81037313630759027582014-05-07T19:43:30.754+03:002014-05-07T19:43:30.754+03:00One of my dancing dauthers uses Suffolk ribbon and...One of my dancing dauthers uses Suffolk ribbon and the other uses the Bloch Elastarib. To keep the Bloch ribbon from being too shiny she turns them around backwards. It seems to do the trick. The other daughter is satisfied with the Suffolk ribbon that I wish we could buy in bulk at a discount like Freed ribbon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-50951960967402766602013-11-18T23:09:10.294+02:002013-11-18T23:09:10.294+02:00I've decided to experiment and order some ribb...I've decided to experiment and order some ribbon samples from a fabric store. I also do not like the super shiny ribbon, and like a soft matte satin. So I found from a store that sells bridal and couture fabric a lot of different fabrics and colors, ending up with a selection of peaches and pinks in a 2.5cm 100% matte silk double faced ribbon, matte double faced polyester, and grosgrain. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-19109814331360821662013-05-25T10:37:02.790+03:002013-05-25T10:37:02.790+03:00Hi Johanna, brilliant article. We would be delight...Hi Johanna, brilliant article. We would be delighted to send you some Gaynor Minden ribbon to evaluate, Dancemania are the European distributors for Gaynor Minden and we would love to have your views on the whole range. Are there any other items you would like to test for free? Please take a look at the Gaynor Minden range at http://www.dancemania.biz/gaynor-minden/ and contact us with your Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950200207464060332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-48981545303307261982012-07-08T05:28:44.812+03:002012-07-08T05:28:44.812+03:00I kept trying to reply to this for you, but my iPh...I kept trying to reply to this for you, but my iPhone wasn't agreeing with blogspot!<br /><br />I've mostly just used Suffolks myself. I wear Suffolk Solos in size 5.0 XXX. I have fairly wide feet, and Suffolks are a good brand for wider boxes, so even when I ask to try other brands at fittings, I end up with Suffolks. Normally I absolutely love them, but my current pair is off somehow. Jennahttp://www.bunheadatheart.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-30483432196381506422012-07-04T00:09:19.605+03:002012-07-04T00:09:19.605+03:00Hah, you probably have better tucking-technique th...Hah, you probably have better tucking-technique than my friend.. :D<br /><br />I'm curious, do you take a full one-hour pointe class, or 15-20 minutes at the end of regular class? I often find that my ribbons stay put at the barre, but when we get to center I need to fix them at least once. When we did our spring show, I sewed the ends in to be safe. Felt very pro doing it ;)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-29648347473903261962012-07-03T22:33:12.963+03:002012-07-03T22:33:12.963+03:00I love the colour of your tendu ribbons. I use Blo...I love the colour of your tendu ribbons. I use Bloch elastorib and I've never had any problem with them staying tucked in. They always stay neat and are comfy to boot!Katharinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-39457891624907356772012-07-03T12:29:20.315+03:002012-07-03T12:29:20.315+03:00I might try those elastoribs next time! I'm no...I might try those elastoribs next time! I'm not so much bothered by the shininess, more so by the slipperiness.. One of my friends uses those Elastoribs from Bloch, and although she loves the comfortable support they provide, the ribbon ends don't stay tucked under. For a recent performance she used clinical tape to have them stay put! <br /><br />Suffolk pointe shoes are not available Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-1625307510348599212012-07-03T10:17:49.439+03:002012-07-03T10:17:49.439+03:00Those tendu ribbons look lovely! If traditional ri...Those tendu ribbons look lovely! If traditional ribbons work best for you, those look like a perfect match to ballet tights and shoes. I've tried similar ribbons to those by Suffolk, but I was noticing a little extra stress on my achilles in my left foot, so I switched to Bloch Elastorib ribbons, and I love them. I don't mind the shininess, either, because they match my Suffolk pointes Jennahttp://www.bunheadatheart.canoreply@blogger.com