Toe Shoes

Madison has been dancing since she was four. She loves ballet and has been with the same studio all of these years. Ms. Amy, the dance instructor, told the class that they were ready for toe shoes in August. They had until October 19th to purchase them (they're not sold in the studio) and bring them back for their official practice on that date. Madison asked everyday when we were going to buy the shoes.

Miss Amy recommended a store in Ft. Myers and we made plans to travel down there on October 2nd. Well, October 2nd couldn't come quick enough! The owner of the store, seen on the left side of the photo holding Madison's hands, was just as excited as Madison was about toe shoes. She was great! She spent a lot time explaining how the shoes needed to be cared for and how to prepare them for her first practice. She taught us how to stitch the ribbons and elastic around the heels. The purchase of the shoes came with a key chain shaped like a ballet shoe which she hung on her school backpack. Grandma & Grandpa surprised all of us by purchasing the shoes for Madison. THANK YOU Grandma & Grandpa! That was a hugh blessing!!


October 19th arrived and Madison was ready for her first practice. She was sooooo excited! She'd wear those shoes to bed if we'd let her! Miss Amy gave them exercises to do at home to help their toes and feet adjust to the new shoes. She wears toe pads to cut down on the pain of being on her toes, but she never complains! She loves it! Her recital is in May and they're busily practicing once a week in the studio to prepare. As the recital draws closer, practices will be more often.

The store owner told Madison that she has perfect feet for toe shoes and she was impressed with how straight she stood immediately after putting on the shoes. This girls a born dancer!