Ballet – Bethany Keats

Purchasing pointes: the misfit, the first fit and the second fit

January 14, 2023 by Bethany Keats

I got my first pointe shoes when I was 27. And as more adults discover the enjoyment and benefits of ballet, the number of mature dancers going for their first pointe shoe fitting is increasing. But we’re not their market. The main demographic for new pointe shoes has, and will always been teenagers. This can … [Read more…]

Reflections on 10 years of adult ballet

January 14, 2023 by Bethany Keats

In mid-2022, I reached a milestone: 10 years of adult ballet classes. I started ballet when I was 26, after my gym closed down and I didn’t like any of the alternative gyms on offer. With a 90 minute commute home from work, outdoor sport was out of the question and I thought dancing would … [Read more…]