About the Designer
Posted by Caffeine On Pointe
Welcome
Hello to all you dancers, parents,and those who love unique art. When I was 5 the “stage bug” hit and has only grown through out time. Ballet, Tap, and Jazz were a weekly routine in our household and will always be some of my favorite childhood memories. I grew up when the studio was like a symphony. The pianist and instructor were one instrument fine tuning a roomful of eager children. Like most dancers we began stretching, warming up, then taps were tied, and ballet strings tucked neatly. When the first chord struck silence and anticipation began.
Some of my fondest memories were of my mom spray painting 3 pairs of tap shoes (3 kids took dance)! She made sure slippers, and tights were in order, hair and make-up were secure, all our beautiful costumes were carefully hung and ready to go for Opening Night! My precious mother was always in the wings making sure that when one child was off stage another was prepared for their next special number. A true joy that I will always hold dear.
After 30 years I began dancing again. This time not only as a student but as parent with two children in dancing as well. The excitement never leaves! Ballet is my passion but I thought I would expand my horizons and entered the world of Modern and Pointe. I fell in love with Modern due to its creative movement and style . I noticed that pointe shoes, as they are called today, have changed! The shoes have become more “dancer friendly.” The technique and hard work to become so graceful “En Pointe” will never change though! My love and passion for pointe will continue as I workout daily to become stronger not just physically but mentally. It is truly an art that is mastered by few but loved by many!
I started to notice my “collection” of pointe shoes with broken shanks, and dead boxes were growing . Several pairs were hanging in my youngest daughters room for “encouragement” as she continues to study ballet. One day my mother was unpacking old boxes and found one of my old costumes. I decided to take my love for dance and combine it with my other love, Art! This is how Pointes4you was created. If you have old, worn out pointe shoes that are just sitting around, or thrown in a box under your bed, take them out and I’ll create you something special.
I’ve realized how as a parents we sacrifice so much for our children to dance. What do their memories hold? I want to give to you what was so graciously given to me. A wonderful memory of a recital, the first ballet you attended, your favorite opera, or even Broadway musical. If you love the arts, ballet, dance, theater (or just about anything), I can take new, or used, pointe shoes and make something unique. Just look at my gallery at some of my creations.
If you have any ideas you would like to share with me please feel free to make comments! All suggestions welcome.
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“Mrs. Renate”
Fall is in the air
Posted by Caffeine On Pointe
Welcome BACK!
As with the cooling months ahead and a breath of fall in the air New designs are being posted. The past few months have been a tremendous growth time as my shoes are selling sometimes faster than I can restock. These unique creations are being displayed locally in the Jacksonville, Fl area at Dance ‘N Stuff Boutique on 8011-3 Merrill Rd. This is a fabulous dance shop which I highly recommend! I will be doing a feature story in the months to follow!
I am now listed on eBay at http://stores.ebay.com/caffeineonpointe so come on over and place and order!
Support our Troops Pointe Shoe
Posted by Caffeine On Pointe
This is my signature shoe! My inspiration and dedication goes to my Husband (Navy), my brother (Army) who is currently serving overseas, and my father (Army, Vietnam). I’m also dedicating it to all of our military personnel. We salute you and you are always in our Prayers.
I danced in this shoe while my husband was on deployment! After the box died I thought, “Hey lets hang them.” Several moves behind and several pairs later I unpacked and realized I did not just want to hang them, I wanted to create them. With memories of hard work,sweat, and a few tears in the studio, I have turned my love for ballet, and pointe, into another form of art.
Go to my gallery and see some other unique shoes.