Join us for an exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Alyssa Arms, as we dive into the realm of pointe shoes with the industry-leading expert, Josephine Lee. Josephine is the Founder & Owner of ThePointeShop and DanseMedica. She is also the Official Pointe Shoe Fitter of the prestigious San Francisco Ballet.

Our Guest: Josephine Lee

In this episode, Alyssa chats with Josephine Lee, an accomplished entrepreneur, internet personality, and an international award-winning speaker. Josephine’s expertise and passion have made her a recognized figure in the dance industry. As CEO of The Pointe Shop, a renowned dance retailer with five locations across Southern and Northern California, she has transformed the pointe shoe fitting experience for dancers. Moreover, Josephine’s commitment to dancer safety led her to launch DanseMedica, a network of dance specialists.

Our Topic

During this episode, Alyssa and Josephine delve into all things pointe, providing valuable insights into the world of pointe shoes. Together, they explore various aspects, including:

• The details of pointe shoes, like how there is no “perfect fit” or different philosophies on padding.
• The role of pointe shoes in the rehabilitation process for injured dancers and their potential to aid in recovery.
• Cultural shifts in the approach to pointe shoes, highlighting the evolving expectations and experiences dancers have.

Connect

To learn more about Josephine Lee and what all she does with the dance community, visit ThePointeShop’s website. If you’re a dance medicine professional, dance teacher, or dancer in training that would like to learn more about DanseMedica, be sure to check out that site too!

Connect with Josephine Lee:

• The Pointe Shop
• DanseMedica
• YouTube
• Instagram

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