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Pointe Fittings
We are a team of master fitters and senior fitters who strongly believe that no one is ever truly "done" learning something new about the detailed professionalism that goes into proper pointe shoe fittings. The craftmanship, technology and dancers' needs are always evolving and so does our training. We're certified professional fitters from top name brands, we offer in-house customizations and custom orders. In addition to our certifications, we work closely with manufacturers to test pointe shoes in development and only stock shoes we believe are exceptionally made and truly benefit dancers.
Custom Services
We offer customization services for pointe shoes at Footlights. Our most frequently used service is sewing. We can sew ribbon/elastic onto ballet flats and pointe shoes. More complex services, like shank strengthening, are also available. When we cannot personally provide a special custom service in-store, we work with manufacturers to execute the custom designs.
Pricing varies per service.
Nude Wear
Looking for dancewear to match your skin tone? We stock foundation leotards, jazz shoes, lyrical shoes, ballet shoes and pointe shoes in multiple nude options, with more options coming as manufacturers work on expanding shade palettes for products. Many of the options also seamlessly match our wide selection of dance tights.
Boutique Locations
306 E. Church Street. Frederick, MD 21701
938 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Customer reviews
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. [My daughter] is over the moon with the fit of her [pointe] shoes, and your skilled ear that led her to them. We've never had such a good experience.
Thank you Footlights Dance & Theatre Boutique for always taking such great care of our dancers' feet!
The staff is very friendly. They are doing a great job at keeping everyone safe during these harsh times. When I was buying pointe shoes, I arrived late and they still welcomed me in as if nothing happened, assuring me I was fine.
I love this place. My daughter had her first fitting for pointe shoes. The people there were so helpful. I highly recommend this place for a ballet dancer.
Thank you for a great [pointe] shoe fitting for Layla. It was the most thorough and thoughtful fitting for any of my girls in all the years. She is wearing them as we speak.
Perfect store for both casual and serious dancer[s]. Outstanding customer service! The staff at Footlights is absolutely amazing and always goes the extra mile to make sure my dancer has what she needs.
Super customer service and personable staff. Even through the pandemic and reduced hours, they've been reliable, helpful and friendly. Love this local shop!
I have remained a Footlights customer for [over] twenty years now. I highly recommend Footlights to anyone looking for the right pointe shoe, rather you're just beginning or dancing at an advanced level.
Footlights always has everything I need!
It is a dancers candy store, they always help you find what you are looking for, the store is clean and we'll stocked, if they don't have what you want they will order it for you.
Knowledgeable staff helped put my teenage son at ease while researching and buying his first pair of dance shoes. Thanks, ladies! He says now he feels like a better dancer because the shoes work so well on the dance floor. He said he feels good, so he stands up more straight.
Amazing little dance store! Super friendly and helpful consultants! Ethan got his first pair of "adult" tap shoes and is over the moon excited! Thanks Footlights for a great experience! Well worth the drive!!!
Blog posts
(Pointe) Fitting Etiquette - The Client Guide
"Overall, when you think of Fitting Etiquette, think of how you treat your appointments for a doctors office or other specialty service such as a mechanic: you take the time to schedule according to not just your availability but also the providers. At a clinic or repair shop, you expect wait-times and check ahead to ensure the time you should arrive to be seen and serviced the same day....The same should go for when you shop at Footlights."
European Balance + B-You Campaign
"The European Balance by Bloch has been the flagship shoe leading the brand in our market for many years....Three more shades are coming, making the B-You Tonal line the largest line of skin tone pointe shoe options out on the market."
Balance Lisse by Bloch - Taking The Lead
"At Footlights, we've carried the Bloch brand for so many years, it has become a staple name for our clients and a favorite for beginners. The European Balance has been the flagship shoe leading the brand's popularity amongst our clients, that was, until the Balance Lisse came in."
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