First pair of pointe shoes!

First pointe shoes…

A dancer being fitted for her first pair of pointe shoes is a huge thrill…Yesterday we made a trip down to Empire Dance Shop (http://www.empiredanceshop.com/) in downtown Spokane..., THE place to be fitted in the northwest, to have some of our dancers fitted for their very first pair of pointe shoes. The girls looked beautiful on pointe, and can’t wait to actually dance on their toes! We celebrated afterwards by having lunch at the Olive Garden.. We know the girls were so excited they didn’t sleep much the night before the big day, but Miss Janine hopes they sleep before their first pointe class on Monday…

Malinda tests the fit of a pretty pair of Blochs...

Shannon's first response was "This feels amazing!"

Malinda getting support for her first releve, while Madi and Sarah watch...

Shannon rolls over nicely onto pointe, with help from an Empire Dance fantastic staff member!

For all the girls, it was fun to either relive the memories of being fitted for their first pointe shoes, or to have a taste of what is in store for them if they continue to work hard...:)