An Introduction

Anita Fitter and Arrah Besk are American dancers who have been in the world of ballet since their teens and have tried every pointe shoe brand and model under the sun. With so much hands(er… foot) on experience, it’s no wonder opinions were formed and this blog was born.

Our goal? To debunk myths, lies, advertising campaigns, and to wake up the pointe makers from their slumber to realize that DANCERS ARE NOT STUPID! There are so many schemes and underhanded shenanigans that go on behind the scenes in the world of pointe making that we believe it is the very reason dancers are so uneducated and confused about their footwear. When a dancer puts their career and delicate feet in the care of the pointe makers, such deceit can prove disastrous, both to the wallet and the body.

We hope you enjoy reading The Unofficial Pointe. You can email Anita and Arrah at theunpointe@aim.com for questions and suggestions on future discussions on the blog.