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Posted: April 25 2008 at 10:02am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
Delicate things call for a delicate job, right?
Any suggestions?
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Posted: April 25 2008 at 10:29am | IP Logged Quote Kristie 4
Yes, bring on the suggestions. Hannah's shoes were 'inspected' by her teacher last week (as were all the shoes-yes, I had to ask!) and the girls were told either they needed to be cleaned up or new ones bought for the recital.

Funny, every year the slippers wear out right at recital time and I am always afraid her feet will have a growth spurt by the fall

Hannah's slippers are pink...

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 10:37am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
Kristie 4 wrote:
the girls were told either they needed to be cleaned up or new ones bought for the recital.


Hannah's slippers are pink...



As are Chelsea's and Annie's and it's for the same reason...recital looms before us.

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 10:43am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
I just had to mention, yesterday I had to buy Chels a new pair of tan shoes for her lyrical dance. She's been wearing Kayleigh's old pair which were tan at one time but had to be dyed black for one of her recital dances. We can't redye the black to tan. Between that and the costumes, new ballet shoes really need to wait until the new dance year starts.

We all know what dance shoes cost.

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 12:41pm | IP Logged Quote missionfamily
First, scrub leather gently with soft toothbrush and a small amount of liquid ballet soap, then wipe loosened dirt with a damp cloth. Buff out any remaining scuff marks with saddle soap or leather cleaner. Put them on the ballerinas feet to dry and they will fit perfectly afterwards. Last, sprinkle baking soda in the insides and let them air out for 24 hours. That's this aging ballerina's best advice !

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 1:46pm | IP Logged Quote nissag
Way back when I was dancing, we always washed the outside with mild soap and water, then sprinkled foot powder or spray inside. Alternately, you could stuff a sachet in each. If they are pink leather shoes, you can get rid of scuff marks with liquid foundation. ;-) Back ones can be tidied up with liquid shoe polish, after washing.

I wish that my girls danced, but alas - there is not much interest.

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 2:23pm | IP Logged Quote missionfamily
Ummmm, ballet soap Were the rest of you wondering what in the world that was and were just afraid to ask? I was hopped on java until 2 am this morning and have had a bit of a hangover today, sorry! I meant DISH soap, ballet....dish.....easily confused right? Gotta get that coffe addiction under control!

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 2:27pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
missionfamily wrote:
Ummmm, ballet soap Were the rest of you wondering what in the world that was and were just afraid to ask?


Just saw this thread and was getting ready to type up the question -- good thing you clarified, Colleen!!

Us too -- recital time. I'm hoping not to have to buy new shoes as she probably won't be doing ballet next year since we have to leave... thanks for the cleaning instructions!!

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 2:31pm | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
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Ummmm, ballet soap Were the rest of you wondering what in the world that was and were just afraid to ask?



Not at all, Colleen.
My mind was stuck on the revelation that a mother of five boys was able to waltz her way through cleaning instructions to a mother of three daughters (all who have danced) who knew none of this.    

And you danced it so beautifully too.

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 4:31pm | IP Logged Quote Kathryn UK
My poor dd pointed out this week that the holes in the toes of her ballet shoes were getting ridiculous and could she please have some new ones. I'm afraid they are way beyond cleaning . At least her budget-breaking pointe shoes are still in one piece.

I'm glad of the information for future use

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 4:37pm | IP Logged Quote Kristie 4
I was also wondering about the ballet soap (I try to steer clear of the dance store- my daughter took up Irish and the prices scare me!!)

Thank you for the great instructions!!

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Posted: April 25 2008 at 8:17pm | IP Logged Quote 5athome
Pur studio mentioned Magic Eraser works wonders (I know this can be dangerous to skin so moms only on this cleaning job:)

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