Initial Pointe Shoe Fittings:

• Dances must provide evidence that they have passed a comprehensive pre-pointe screening assessment with an AHPRA registered physiotherapist prior to their initial pointe fitting. 

  • We recommend Fiona and Carmen from Bodysystem or Karrie from Flex Health Therapy, however any AHPRA registered physio with experience in ballet and pre-pointe can conduct the assessment. 

  • A pre-pointe assessment should include a medical history, observations, and a series of functional testing, movement testing and other special tests. 

  • The physio should provide you with a report explaining your results and any recommendations they may have. 

• Dancers must also have permission from their ballet teacher before being fitted for their first pointe shoes. We encourage ballet teachers to attend the fitting where possible. 

• Please make an appointment for a fitting by filling in the Initial Pointe Shoe Fitting Screening Form below or contacting us via social media or on 0427 3613 581. We cannot accommodate walk-ins for initial fittings, only for subsequent fittings. 

• Please allow up to 45 minutes for an initial pointe shoe fitting. 

• We recommend that you wear convertible tights (or bring tights along) as we need to be able to see your bare feet before fitting your shoes.

• Please wear clothing that allows us to see your ankles and lower legs easily and that you can comfortably plié and relevé in. 

• Please trim your toenails short and square 2-3 days before you come in. Don't trim them the night before, as the surrounding skin won't have time to harden. 

• Please bring along any recommendations from your pre-pointe physio assessment and ballet teacher. 

• We recommend you watch the below video for an understanding of how your fitting session will go.