I am a ballet ethnographer who also runs a small charity for mothers and children who are homeless. I will soon begin introducing the children to ballet through dead pointe shoe art. Pointe shoe art serves as a way to teach underserved populations about the arts, while enabling them to make the art "their own" through craft projects. In the end, they have a gift for themselves or their moms! If you are looking to unload dead pointe shoes, consider this venue! I can be reached here or at: theartpointe@yahoo.com
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