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Special thank you to San Francisco Ballet for making this exhibition possible. See “San Francisco Ballet at 90” on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/zSkalPVGp2 @SFBallet #Ballet #SFBalletAt90 #WorldBalletDay This tweet was posted on November 01, 2023.

A dancer might also prepare their shoes differently depending on the ballet they are performing. If a role is particularly demanding, a dancer may use a brand-new pair of shoes for each performance—or each act! @SFBallet #Ballet #SFBalletAt90 #WorldBalletDay This tweet was posted on November 01, 2023.

Many ballet dancers customize their pointe shoes depending on their needs. A dancer may alter their shoes once they receive them to make them fit perfectly. @SFBallet #Ballet #SFBalletAt90 #WorldBalletDay This tweet was posted on November 01, 2023.

They often break the sole of the shoe or soften the area around the toe. Occasionally, a dancer will darn around the platform—the part of the shoe that the dancer balances on while on pointe—to help with stability or to make the shoe last longer. #SFBalletAt90 #WorldBalletDay This tweet was posted on November 01, 2023.