Pointe Shoe Summit

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

We are proud to welcome as a sponsor of the Pointe Shoe Summit, Singapore 2026. ✨

Driven by a mission to help dancers thrive, Gaynor Minden continues to challenge tradition through innovation, recognising dancers as both artists and athletes, and their bodies as the instruments behind their art.

From flexible polymer shanks that never break, to impact-absorbing sockliners, non-collapsing boxes, and wider platforms designed for support and longevity, their pioneering approach has transformed the conversation around pointe shoes.

We are incredibly grateful for their support and look forward to continuing important conversations around dancer health and the future of dance together.

27/05/2026

Ballet has long admired the dancer who pushes through.

The one who trains more.
Does more.
Endures more.

But there is a difference between commitment and chronic overload.

Overtraining rarely arrives dramatically. It appears quietly:
fatigue, persistent soreness, performance plateaus, anxiety, recurrent injuries, a fading love of dance.

The conversation shouldn’t be:
“How much can young dancers tolerate?”

It should be:
“How much do they need to thrive?”

Protecting dancers doesn’t lower standards.

It raises them.

What signs of overtraining do you think are too often ignored in ballet?

Join us at the Pointe Shoe Summit, August 5 - 7 at Singapore Ballet
as we open the floor to the conversations our industry can no longer avoid.

Spaces are limited.

www.pointeshoesummit.org

23/05/2026

Founded by Helen Banks in 2020, was created to challenge waste and the overproduction and unsustainable practices within the dancewear industry.

Built on sustainability, inclusion and ethical production, the brand is committed to reducing waste through reuse and recycling, while celebrating diversity and creating dancewear for every body.

Because ballet deserves better - for dancers and for the planet. ♻️🌏

We are incredibly grateful to have Imperfect Pointes supporting the Pointe Shoe Summit, Singapore 2026 as a sponsor, investing in a more sustainable and inclusive future for dance.

We look forward to working alongside Helen and continuing to challenge industry norms to help create meaningful change for the future of dance.

Secure your ticket to The Professional 3 Day Summit and Parent and Dancer workshop now! Spots are limited!

www.pointeshoesummit.org

21/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing you in Singapore!🙏🏻🩰

20/05/2026

Crunched toes have become normalised in pointe.

But normalised doesn’t always mean necessary.

The future of pointe depends on Teachers and dance health professionals willing to stay curious, keep learning and challenge what is accepted in pursuit of better outcomes for dancers.

Not through blame.
Through education.
Through evolution.

What if the future looked different?

Join us at the Pointe Shoe Summit this August 5 - 7 in Singapore as we challenge the norm and shape healthier futures for dancers.

Book your ticket now! Spots are limited.

www.pointeshoesummit.org