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2017 Pointe Collection FEATURING , , AMERICAN THEATRE Our Craftsmanship and the Art of Listening

Throughout our 130 years, we have continued to perfect the . Our dedication to listening and learning from dancers’ personal experiences, inspires innovations to design and construction that support the grace and athleticism of all those who practice the art of .

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POINTE : Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order

“From my earliest days of pointe training, and through my years as a professional ballerina with ABT, the shoes that have made possible my pursuit of technical and artistic excellence have always been Capezio.”

STELLA ABRERA, PRINCIPAL DANCER,

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POINTE SHOES: Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order

“The ballerina has an intimate relationship with her pointe shoes. They lengthen her line, give her precision, allow her to spin or to lift herself up toward the heavens. They deepen her ethereal qualities; they are at once extensions of her body and mystical objects.”

STELLA ABRERA, PRINCIPAL DANCER, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

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Our Made-To-Order Pointe Shoes “What should a dancer look for in a pointe shoe maker? The Capezio made-to-order pointe shoe has a long and proud history. Thanks to the patronage Trust, dependability, pride in his or her work. At Capezio, of , Salvatore Capezio’s name became synonymous with perfectly handcrafted, Serafim Mendes, Maker No. 17, is my personal shoemaker. made-to-order pointe shoes. Today our custom department remains a go-to for world-class dancers such as Stella Abrera. Working with the same dedication to artistry as our founder, He has been crafting my pointe shoes for over 20 years.” our makers handcraft pointe shoes for those dancers, teachers and students wanting a made-to-measure pointe shoe that responds to the anatomy of their foot and required leg line. STELLA ABRERA, PRINCIPAL DANCER, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE What’s possible? Vamps can be increased or decreased, upper measurements, shank strength and strengths of the box or the wings modified – and these are just a few of the customizations offered. Such modifications transform the standard Capezio style into an individually crafted, fully personalized pointe shoe the dancer can depend on, take pride in and truly call their own.

08 09 “Ballet is an art that requires grace plus a high level of athleticism, physical demands that the pointe shoe has to withstand while remaining, in all ways, the epitome of perfection.”

PAUL PLESH, POINTE SHOE DESIGNER, CAPEZIO, BALLET MAKERS

Production

Handcrafted Manufacturing Inspired By Our Brand Legend

When it comes to the manufacturing of our pointe shoes, we believe in the spirit of no compromise. Our dedication to continuing the Capezio legend of made by hand inspires a maker-base culture that starts here in the USA. From the in-house designers to the highly skilled Capezio artisans of our production teams, the term maker-made remains in the tradition of our brand.

10 011 The 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection

In 2017, we introduce styles that round out our Pointe Shoe Collection. From popular, timeless and heritage styles like Contempora™ to new styles such as Donatella and Développé that increase the width and box strength offerings within our line; discover the key features of each shoe in our Pointe Shoe System.

Capezio Pointe Shoe System

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BROAD FOOT MODERATE FOOT TAPERED FOOT (ROMAN) (GREEK) (EGYPTIAN) Three toes of Second toe First toe equal length predominates predominates

1132 Airess #7.5 128 Tiffany PRO #5 1135 Airess #7.5 H 1131 Airess #6.5 1137W Développé #5 1134 Airess #6.5 1130 Airess #5.5 • 1133 Airess #5.5 HARD 121ES Aria #5 • •

M 1128W Cambré #4 126 Tiffany #3 1129W Cambré #4 1126W Cambré #3 1139W Donatella #3 1127W Cambré #3

MEDIUM 121W Aria #3 1136W Développé #3 •

1142W Ava #2.5 1138W Donatella #2 176 Contempora™ #2 S

SOFT

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CAMBRÉ AIRESS STYLE: 1126W & 1128W STYLE: 1130, 1131 & 1132 1127W & 1129W 1133, 1134 & 1135

KEY CHARACTERISTICS Bias side seam, elasticized KEY CHARACTERISTICS Bias side seam, elasticized binding with elastic drawstring. binding with elastic drawstring. Available in broad or tapered Available in broad or tapered box shapes. Plush, rose-colored, box shapes. Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining. anti-slip interior lining. Low crown, sculpted arch with Low crown sculpted arch with narrow, enhanced heel curve. Stitched platform. narrow, enhanced heel curve. Stitched platform. Skived leather board shanks Red board shanks constructed BENEFITS BENEFITS provide flexibility and conform with internal reinforcement to the arch. Feathered full wing-box for (tongues) provide additional Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with broad support in the arch. lateral support with broad BROAD STYLES or tapered platform. Slightly or tapered platform. Slightly rounded edge to roll up to rounded edge to roll up to 1126W Half-skived #3 BROAD STYLES and down from pointe. and down from pointe. leather board shank 1130 Half #5.5 red board enhances flexibility. Shank wrapped with shank enhances flexibility. Shank wrapped with anti-slip material. anti-slip material. 1128W Three-quarter- 1131 Three-quarter #6.5 red skived #4 leather board Reduced sole length eliminates board shank adds support. Reduced sole length eliminates shank adds support. excess at the heel. excess at the heel. 1132 Full #7.5 red board shank

Thin leather sole allows for maximum support. Thin leather sole allows TAPERED STYLES for greater contact with for greater contact with 1127W Half-skived #3 the floor surface. TAPERED STYLES the floor surface. leather board shank Scored ribbon motif on the 1133 Half #5.5 red board Scored ribbon motif on the enhances flexibility. sole aids with traction. shank enhances flexibility. sole aids with traction. 1129W Three-quarter- 1134 Three-quarter #6.5 red skived #4 leather board BEST FIT BEST FIT board shank adds support. shank adds support. Begin with street shoe size. Begin with street shoe size. BODYWEAR: Refer to page 13 for further 1135 Full #7.5 red board shank Refer to page 13 for further 10760W - Vintage Blush FEATURES fit details. for maximum support. fit details. Plunging “V” Neck Leotard Deep vamp, slight “U” TB133 - White shape throat with low side ADULT SIZES FEATURES ADULT SIZES Short Sleeve Leotard and heel measurements. 4 - 12 N, M, W, WW Deep vamp, slight “U” 4 - 12 M, W, WW; 4 - 11 N POINTE SHOES: shape throat with low side Stella’s own Capezio and heel measurements. Made-To-Order COLOR COLOR PTP (Petal Pink) PTP (Petal Pink) 14 15 BODYWEAR: TC0039W - Black Sunburst Camisole Leotard B M POINTE SHOES: Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order

TIFFANY | ARIA | ARIA ES TIFFANY PRO STYLE: 121 & 121ES STYLE: 126 & 128

KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS Broad toe shape with Feathered full wing-box for Moderate toe shape (slightly Feathered full wing-box for narrow heel. lateral support with broad tapered) with narrow heel. lateral support with high and platform for extra security. wide platform for stability. Low (hand flattened) crown. Low (hand flattened) crown. Shank wrapped with Shank wrapped with Skived leather board shanks Skived leather board shanks anti-slip material. anti-slip material. provide maximum flexibility provide maximum flexibility and conform to the arch. Reduced sole length and conform to the arch. Reduced sole length eliminates eliminates excess at the heel. excess at the heel. 121 Half-skived #3 leather 126 Three-quarter-skived #3 board shank for light support Scored ribbon motif on the leather board shank for light Scored ribbon motif on the in the arch. outsole aids with traction. support in the arch. outsole aids with traction. 121ES Half-skived #5 leather 128 Three-quarter-skived BEST FIT BEST FIT board shank for maximum #5 leather board shank for support and greatest flexibility. Begin with street shoe size. maximum support in the arch. Begin with street shoe size. Refer to page 13 for further Refer to page 13 for further FEATURES fit details. FEATURES fit details.

Medium vamp, round shape Medium vamp, round shape ADULT SIZES ADULT SIZES throat with moderate side throat with moderate side and heel measurements. 121 and heel measurements. 126 4 - 12 M, W, WW; 4 - 11 N 4 - 11.5 M; 4 - 11 N, W Bias side seam, satin binding Traditional side seam, satin with elastic drawstring. 121ES binding with elastic drawstring. 128 5.5 - 12 M, W; 6 - 11 WW 5 - 11 M, W; 6 - 11 N Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip Plush, rose-colored,

interior lining. anti-slip interior lining. COLOR COLOR Traditional “turned shoe”. Traditional “turned shoe”. PTP (Petal Pink) EUR (European Pink)

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POINTE SHOES: Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order

DÉVELOPPÉ DONATELLA STYLE: 1136W & 1137W STYLE: 1138W & 1139W

KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS Moderate toe shape (slightly Feathered full wing-box for New last offers a moderate Feathered full wing-box for tapered) with narrow heel. lateral support with high and (slightly tapered) internal lateral support with high and wide platform for stability. toe shape. wide platform. Slightly rounded Low (hand flattened) crown. edge at base of platform to roll Shank wrapped with Low crown and sculpted Skived leather board shanks up to and down from pointe. anti-slip material. arch with narrow and provide maximum flexibility enhanced heel curve. Shank wrapped with and conform to the arch. Reduced sole length eliminates anti-slip material. excess at the heel. Skived leather board shanks 1136W Half-skived #3 provide maximum flexibility Reduced sole length eliminates leather board shank for Scored ribbon motif on the at the ball of the foot and excess at the heel. greater flexibility. outsole aids with traction. conform to the arch. Thin leather sole allows 1137W Half-skived #5 leather BEST FIT 1138W Half-skived #2 leather for greater contact with board shank for greater board shank with #1 on ball. the floor surface. support in the arch. Begin with street shoe size. Refer to page 13 for further 1139W Half-skived #3 leather Scored ribbon motif on the FEATURES fit details. board shank with #1 on ball. outsole aids with traction.

Reinforced paste formula provides for additional wear. ADULT SIZES FEATURES BEST FIT Low vamp, slight “U” shape Begin with street shoe size. Medium vamp, round shape 4 - 12 N, M, W throat with low side and Refer to page 13 for further throat with moderate side heel measurements. fit details. and heel measurements. COLOR

Bias side seam, elasticized Traditional side seam, satin PTP (Petal Pink) binding with elastic drawstring. ADULT SIZES binding with elastic drawstring. Plush, rose-colored, 4 - 12 N, M, W, WW Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining. anti-slip interior lining COLOR Stitched platform. Traditional “turned shoe”. PTP (Petal Pink)

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS Tapered box shape. Lightly pasted wing-box will condition the dancer’s foot for Low crown and sculpted arch future pointe work. with narrow and enhanced heel curve. Insole is cotton wrapped foam for maximum comfort. Does not contain a shank. The purpose of the Demi Pointe shoe Reduced sole length eliminates is to prepare the dancer’s foot excess at the heel. for future pointe work. It is not Thin suede sole allows for designed for the dancer to stand greater grip to the floor surface. en pointe. Scored ribbon motif on the FEATURES outsole aids with traction. Extra low vamp, slight “U” shape BEST FIT throat with low side and heel measurements. Begin with street shoe size.

Bias side seam, satin binding ADULT SIZES with elastic drawstring. 4 - 9 M, W Soft internal cotton lining with

foam cushion on internal edge DEMI POINTE of platform. COLORS EUR (European Pink) STYLE: 1116 Stitched platform. AVA CONTEMPORA™ STYLE: 1142W STYLE: 176

KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS New last offers a square Feathered full wing-box for Tapered toe shape with full Feathered full wing-box for internal toe shape (broad toe) lateral support with high and heel. lateral support with high created on an arched last. wide platform. platform for stability. Low (hand flattened) crown. Low crown with narrowed heel. Internal heel counter provides Shank lined with natural suede. Full #2 leather board shank additional structure at heel. Full #2.5 leather board/red provides light support to the Reduced sole length eliminates board combination shank offers Removable cushion placed on arch. excess at the heel. flexibility to the arch. internal edge of platform. Scored ribbon motif on the FEATURES Shank lined with pink suede. outsole aids with traction. FEATURES Medium vamp, slight “V” throat Scored ribbon motif on Medium vamp, slight “U” shape with moderate side and heel BEST FIT elongated outsole aids with throat with regular side and measurements. traction. Begin three sizes down from heel measurements. Traditional side seam, satin street shoe size. Refer to page Bias side seam, satin binding BEST FIT binding with cotton drawstring. 13 for further fit details. “As a Master Fitter, I know from with elastic drawstring. Begin with street shoe size. Soft cotton interior lining. experience that our range is Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip Refer to page 13 for further ADULT SIZES Traditional “turned shoe”. all-encompassing – our styles, interior lining. fit details. 3 - 8 B, C, D; 3 - 7.5 E, 3 - 6 EE and shank strengths takes into Traditional “turned shoe”. account dancers of all levels ADULT SIZES COLOR 5 - 10 N, M, W, WW EUR (European Pink) and ages as they achieve their ambition to dance through life.” COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink) ANITRA KEEGAN, MASTER POINTE SHOE SPECIALIST CAPEZIO, BALLET MAKERS

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TOP: CK1039W - Sandstorm Cropped Crossover Sweater Fitting Pointe Shoes BOTTOM: CK1028W - Dove Gray High waisted Shorts POINTE SHOES: A pointe shoe should 3 6 Stella’s own Capezio Select a pointe shoe that most resembles the Recheck the width by asking the dancer to Made-To-Order encase the foot so exactly general shape of the foot. For example, broad apply their weight to the platform, while pointe shoe styles are best suited to three keeping the other foot flat on the floor. If the that in performance it toes of equal length (Roman foot) while toes pointed foot slides downward into the box, that taper from the big toe to the little toe the shoe is too wide. Adjust accordingly. should feel like a natural (Egyptian foot) lend themselves to tapered extension of the foot. pointe shoe styles. 7 Here are key guidelines to Now check the length by asking the dancer achieve the best fit. 4 to point the foot by applying their weight Apply the appropriate amount of toe padding onto the box, then look at the back of the and place the pointe shoe on the dancer’s shoe. There should be a slight pinch of fabric foot. Now, look at the overall fit of the pointe at the back-strap just below the binding. 1 When it comes to model or style, the dancer shoe in the standing position. It should be This should disappear when the dancer is may have a personal preference, or, if this the same length and width of the foot being standing flat or in demi-plié. Adjust sizing is their first pointe shoe, their mentor or fitted. If the dancer cannot feel the internal until width and length requirements are met. teacher may have suggested a particular edge of the platform, select a pointe shoe style. If neither is the case, you will need to that’s shorter in length. Next, check the assess the foot and then review best models width of the pointe shoe at the ball of the 8 and styles with the dancer. foot. The dancer should feel support at the A properly fitted pointe shoe doesn’t apply ball of the foot with all five toes laying flat excess pressure on the foot or provide in the shoe. If needed, adjust the width until “growing room”. A pointe shoe that does this is accomplished. not have a slight pinch at the middle of the 2 Assess the feet. First observe dancer’s bare heel cup when the dancer stands en pointe, feet in the standing position. This will help is too small. determine the general shape, width and 5 length of the foot. Next, view each foot in Fit each foot accordingly, variations in the pointed position. A pronounced arch foot size and width are quite natural and 9 will require a stronger shank and a less should be anticipated. Sometimes two The dancer’s mentor should approve the developed arch, a lighter shank. different pairs of pointe shoes (width or style and size before ribbons and elastics length) may be required to achieve an are sewn onto the new pointe shoes. exact fit on each foot.

Caring For Pointe Shoes

1 2 3 Air dry pointe shoes between classes, If possible, wait two days between wearings. Pointe shoes like to breathe. Use a mesh rehearsals and/or performances. Remove This allows the pointe shoes to dry properly bag for storage. all padding material. A dry, warm or sunny and prolongs their life. If you are dancing spot is best for air drying. Once the shoe is six days a week you should be rotating a dry, the box toe and the shank will return to minimum of three pairs of pointe shoes. TIP a firmer state. Don’t rush the process – let For example, Monday’s pointe shoe is used TO HELP DRY THE MANY LAYERS THAT CREATE pointe shoes air dry a minimum of 24 hours again on Thursday. THE BOX TOE, MAKE A SACHET OF RICE (OUR before wearing. MAY BE USED FOR THIS), AND INSERT IT INTO THE BOX TOE. THE RICE WILL ABSORB ANY LINGERING MOISTURE.

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THE ANATOMY OF OUR POINTE SHOES

Two elements that inform the technical performance and best fit of a pointe shoe are the shape and strength.

The shape of a pointe shoe is determined by the last. This is the form that a shoe is made on. It determines the internal fit and shape of the pointe shoe. A different last is used for each size and width within a given style. J D The strength of the pointe shoe comes from the shank – the “spine” of the shoe. Crafted from either leather board or red fiber board, the shank provides support to the arch and is located beneath the -lining. Capezio stock shanks range from #2 (light/flexible) STYLE 1142W to #7.5 (strong/supportive). Shanks may be “skived” (the thickness is reduced to provide SIZE 7M SHANK 3 flexibility) at the heel and or the ball of the foot. A dancer’s strength, technical ability SUPPORT .50 and the flexibility of their arch will determine the appropriate shank required. K

A | SOCK-LINING E | SIDE SEAM J | BACK-STRAP E Either suede or a plush, rose-colored, The satin upper is comprised of the vamp and The back-strap covers the heel’s external anti-slip microfiber, the sock-lining covers two back-quarter sections and joined with center-back seam and adds stability to the the shank and bears the Capezio logo. a side seam. Side seams are double stitched upper. It is located vertically at the heel with durable nylon thread. between the binding and the leather sole. A B | THROAT Located at the center-front of the satin upper, F | WINGS K | BACK QUARTERS the throat is the open area of the shoe that Wings are an extension of the toe box and The two symmetrical back-quarters are joined encases the foot. Common throat shapes are provide lateral support to the metatarsals. at the side and back seams to provide shape F round, “V” or “U”. to the heel-cup and finish the upper.

G | CROWN B C | VAMP The crown is the depth between the L | SOLE The vamp is the center-front of the box toe drawstring knot and the internal base Made with genuine leather, the sole is a that covers the toes. It is measured from the of the shoe (shank surface). portion of the external bottom surface of the top edge of the platform to, and including, the shoe. A shortened sole length ensures that G L binding. A deep or long vamp provides greater the sole does not extend past the heel when support to the metatarsals and may help H | BOX the foot is pointed. Leather soles may be C H control a pronounced arch. A short or low The box toe is comprised of multiple layers scraped for greater floor traction. vamp provides greater flexibility to the arch. of natural fabrics, bonded together using M The length of toes may dictate which vamp Capezio’s specially formulated paste. When height is appropriate. hardened, the toe box provides support to the M | PLEATS / NO PLEATS forefoot (phalanges and metatarsals) which The pleats are located between the sole and enables a dancer to stand en pointe. the platform edge, on the bottom side of D | BINDING & DRAWSTRING the shoe. Certain styles forego traditional Can be satin or elastic, the binding finishes pleating; instead a stitched, fitted, pattern the raw edge of the satin upper. The I | PLATFORM piece is used to shape the box toe on the last. drawstring, made of elastic or cotton cording, The platform is the flat end of the box toe. I is encased in the binding. Either drawstring The platform creates a secure surface to may be pulled and knotted to help the upper stand en pointe. Platform shapes range from conform to the foot. narrow to broad, high to low.

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POINTE SHOES: Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order The Finishing Touches

There are many ways to sew on ribbons and elastics. Here’s a suggested approach.

SEWING RIBBONS SEWING ELASTICS

1 1 Cut pre-measured ribbon into four equal pieces. Traditional placement is a single elastic strap across the instep placed inside the shoe just behind the ribbon. Two pieces can also be used and these should be sewn 2 inside the upper, on the back-quarters of the pointe shoe, Fold down the satin upper at the heel until it rests in a criss-cross placement. A teacher or mentor can flat against the sock-lining. suggest which is best.

3 2 Place the ribbon at the fold’s edge on a slight angle toward To begin, measure the elastic. Put the shoe on and stretch the front of the shoe. On both sides of the ribbon, lightly the elastic across the instep to determine the necessary mark the placement onto the shoe with a pencil. Do the length. Leave ¾” on each side to sew into the shoe. Make same on the other side of the shoe. sure it is taut and not tight. Cut to the desired length.

4 3 Sew the ribbon, shiny side out, to the inside lining and a To start sewing, position the elastic at a slightly forward cross the inside of the binding. Be careful not to catch the angle so it rests flat against the ankle. If one larger piece of drawstring when sewing through the binding. elastic is used, secure both sides of the elastic on the outside of the upper along each side of the back-strap. - Leave roughly ¾” of ribbon inside of the shoe to secure sew all edges.

- Sew the ribbons on a slight angle towards the front of the 4 shoe within the pencil marks. Sew as you would the ribbons, making sure not to sew - Stitching should not be visible on the satin surface. through or catch the drawstring.

5 TIP Repeat steps 2 – 4 with the other pointe shoe. WHEN ATTACHING RIBBONS AND ELASTICS TO STYLES THAT USE THE ROSE COLORED LINING A MEDIUM NEEDLE WITH A SMALL EYE WORKS BEST.

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