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PRODUCT CATALOGUE Founded in 2010 by former professional dancers Groundbreaking new Tim Heathcote and Simone Goldsmith, mdm’s mission is to protect, prepare and educate the technology for dancers. performing artist, making their dance experience richer, more enjoyable and injury free. Our designs combine a scientific approach with an intimate knowledge of the art of dance. This We are mdm. makes for truly superior products and a real difference to the dancers who rely on them. Please read on to learn about our amazing new technologies, including the patent applied Dance Base Support. Our belief is that by challenging the norm, applying fresh thinking and listening to the needs of dancers, mdm can make a world of difference. Team mdm Dance stronger, dance better. Luke Ingham Amber Scott San Francisco Ballet Australian Ballet Traditional quality New technology Our products represent the fusing of traditional values of quality and craftsmanship with the latest physiological science and materials technology. Made for movement 70% of all dance related injuries are in the lower leg. Our purpose built technologies activate, support and move in harmony with the body, helping decrease the possibility of these injuries while also speeding recovery. Engineered for expression Our vision is to help unleash a dancers creative and physical capability. Whether professional, amateur or beginner, our technology is designed to harness an individuals potential. Our Technology At the heart of each product lies mdm’s exclusive ergonomic technologies, carefully crafted for dancers. Dance Base Support Reflex Contour Performance Compression Dance Base Support Reflex Contour The patent applied Dance Base Support is designed The Reflex Contour is a responsive stretch panel to support the heel and arch, and to offer optimal that’s built into the mid-section of the shoe. It allows assistance to the foot when working or resting. the shoe to dynamically expand and contract with the dancer’s foot, while maintaining fit and aesthetics at all times. Controlled resistance Ideal for growing bodies Working in various climates and conditions can affect foot size. The Arch Reflex stretch panel support helps ease these external pressures. How it works How it works Whole foot: Support Whole foot: Demi pointe Pointe The Dance Base Support Pronation As the dancer moves from The Dance Base Support is moulded to the arch whole foot into demi pointe, helps build strength Pronation in the whole which allows the muscles the Dance Base Support in the small important foot position is a common to perform efficiently and continues to provide support (Intrinsic) muscles of dance technical fault. Demi plié Demi pointe Pointe recover when at rest. to the foot and an awareness the foot by providing When a dancer is in demi plié the foot As the foot passes through demi As the foot shortens in pointe Through the process of of the dancer’s alignment controlled resistance. lengthens. The Reflex Contour expands pointe, the foot is at its longest. position the Reflex Contour proprioception, the Dance through the ankle and The development of with the foot, removing restriction and The Reflex Contour will ensure the contracts, ensuring the Dance Base Base Support encourages lower leg. these muscles is key to reducing pressures that limit the natural Dance Base Support is maintaining Support is positioned correctly to alignment awareness and the supporting a dancers foot movements of the foot. contact with the foot for support provide resistance to the muscles. opportunity to make small work development and and continued proprioception. A clean, aesthetic line under the arch consistent adjustments to the prevention of many is also achieved. facilitate optimal positioning. common lower leg injuries. Performance Compression By applying the principles of medical grade compression our Exo Compression Foot Glove helps dancers perform longer and recover faster. DID YOU KNOW: Compression wear works both during and after exercise. Exo Blood flow is encouraged back to the heart, flushing lactates and reducing recovery time. Muscles are wrapped in a protective layer that protects against tearing and soft tissue damage. FOOTWEAR ELEMENTAL Leather Hybrid Sole DANCE BASE SUPPORT IMPACT PROTECTION Featuring patent applied Dance IDEAL FOR Base Support technology the · Maximum support Maximum muscle resistance training Elemental is the perfect entry · · Long training and rehearsal sessions point to experiencing new · Accentuating the arch generation ballet technology. · Alignment awareness i.e. ‘sensing’ pronation · Preparation for demi pointe and pointe work The Elemental is a hybrid sole leather ballet slipper that has been specifically designed to FEATURES supersede the full sole ballet slipper. The Dance · US Patent 9,414,639 Dance Base Support Base Support protects and supports the wearer · Shock absorption cushioned heel providing sensory feedback (proprioception), · Built on dance specific 3D scanned lasts controlled resistance and critical shock · Elastic binding for superior fit absorption. It supports the foot and arch and · Flat pleats allows the intrinsic muscles to work efficiently · Pre-sewn cross elastics when at rest. · Heat reducing Kashmir lining · Soft and supportive high-grade leather SIZES MB115M (Mini) 7 - 11.5 (Child): 12 —3 NN,N, M, W MB115A (Adult): 5—11 NN, N, M, W Available in half sizes COLOUR Pink INTRINSIC Canvas Hybrid Sole DANCE BASE SUPPORT IMPACT PROTECTION The built in Dance Base Support IDEAL FOR technology positions the canvas · Maximum support slipper as a viable option for · Maximum muscle resistance training · Long training and rehearsal sessions young students in training. · Accentuating the arch · Alignment awareness i.e. ‘sensing’ pronation The Intrinsic is a hybrid sole canvas ballet slipper · Preparation for demi pointe and pointe work that has been specifically designed to supersede the full sole ballet slipper. FEATURES Since the creation of the canvas split sole slipper, · US Patent 9,414,639 Dance Base Support teachers have advised against their use for young · Shock absorption cushioned heel students. With the built in Dance Base Support, · Built on dance specific 3D scanned lasts the Intrinsic protects and supports the wearer · Elastic binding for superior fit providing sensory feedback (proprioception), · Flat pleats controlled resistance and critical shock · Pre-sewn cross elastics absorption. It supports the foot and arch and · Heat reducing Kashmir lining allows the intrinsic muscles to recover when · Soft and durable high-grade canvas at rest. SIZES MB100M (Mini) 7 - 11.5 (Child): 12 —3 NN,N, M, W MB100A (Adult): 5—13 NN, N, M, W Available in half sizes COLOURS Pink, White, Black ELEMENTAL REFLEX Leather Hybrid Sole DANCE BASE SUPPORT REFLEX CONTOUR IMPACT PROTECTION The Elemental Reflex is a new IDEAL FOR · Growing bodies category of ballet footwear, · Climate adjustment. Heat and cold. featuring multiple protective · Supporting a developing technique and enabling performance · Long training and rehearsal sessions technologies. · Accentuating the arch · Alignment awareness i.e. ‘sensing’ pronation Our two key technologies are featured: The · Preparation for demi pointe and pointe work Dance Base Support and Reflex Contour. The FEATURES Dance Base Support protects and supports · US Patent 9,414,639 Dance Base Support the wearer providing sensory feedback · Reflex Contour stretch panel, expands as (proprioception), controlled resistance and critical the foot grows shock absorption while the Reflex Contour · Shock absorption cushioned heel dynamically expands and contracts in sync with · Built on dance specific 3D scanned lasts the dramatic changes of the dancers body, · Elastic binding for superior fit maintaining aesthetic lines at all times. · Flat pleats · Pre-sewn cross elastics The strengthening and supportive features make · Heat reducing Kashmir lining this slipper an important tool to prepare for demi · Soft and supportive high-grade leather pointe and pointe work, while the Reflex Contour is ideal for growing bodies and various climates SIZES MB117C (Child): 7—3 NN, N, M, W and conditions that can affect foot size. MB117A (Adult): 5–11 NN, N, M, W Available in half sizes COLOUR Pink INTRINSIC REFLEX Canvas Hybrid Sole DANCE BASE SUPPORT REFLEX CONTOUR IMPACT PROTECTION The canvas alternative to the IDEAL FOR Elemental Reflex, the Intrinsic · Growing bodies · Climate adjustment. Heat and cold. Reflex is the perfect companion · Supporting a developing technique for the emerging dancer. · Long training and rehearsal sessions · Accentuating the arch The Dance Base Support protects and supports · Alignment awareness i.e. ‘sensing’ pronation the wearer providing sensory feedback · Preparation for demi pointe and pointe work (proprioception), controlled resistance and critical FEATURES shock absorption while the Reflex Contour dynamically expands and contracts in sync with · US Patent 9,414,639 Dance Base Support the dramatic changes of the dancers body, · Reflex Contour stretch panel expands as the maintaining aesthetic lines at all times. foot grows · Shock absorption cushioned heel The strengthening and supportive features make · Built on dance specific 3D scanned lasts this slipper an important tool to prepare for demi · Elastic binding for superior fit pointe and pointe work, while the Reflex Contour · Flat pleats is ideal for growing bodies and various climates · Pre-sewn cross elastics and conditions that can affect foot size. · Heat