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What do the Gaynor Minden pointe...
May 9, 2013
I’m sure you’ve seen them, stacks of vibrantly coloured bags brightening up the dance shop, green, yellow, pink, blue and on rare occasions purple, but what do they mean? Quite simply the bag colour tells you how stiff the shank is for the pointe shoes... [+]
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09May
One dance teachers' view on Gaynor...
December 8, 2012
We are delighted to have received this great review of Gaynor Minden pointe shoes from one of the dance teachers who attended the fitting sessions at the Dancemania shop in Poole run with Gaynor Minden International Sales Director Jeanne Share who has fitted pointe shoes... [+]
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08Dec
Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are made...
October 8, 2012
Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are now made using renewable energy since the installation of 1,092 solar panels on their factory roof. The Gaynor Minden pointe shoe factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts The 1,092 solar panels on the roof generates 273,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, not... [+]
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08Oct
How Gaynor Minden pointe shoes save...
September 25, 2012
The rather sad image above of hundreds of “dead” pointe shoes is a screen shot from an excellent video made by Altin Kaftira in 2005, shot in the Freed factory in London and in the studios of the Dutch National Ballet. The video shows the... [+]
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25Sep
Looking for a dressy, fancy leotard?
August 18, 2012
Nothing looks better than confidence, and little makes you feel confident more than a good looking, great fitting dressy leotard. Here we have some great looking, great fitting leotards from Gaynor Minden that will catch many an eye: Gaynor Minden' s La Belle Epoch Leotard... [+]
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18Aug
Win a Complete Gaynor Minden Outfit
August 1, 2012
We all know what a fabulous brand Gaynor Minden is. Not only do they make the world’s most advanced pointe shoe; they also make some of the most gorgeous dance leotards and the softest ballet tights you have ever experienced. So, what could possibly give... [+]
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01Aug
Gaynor Minden visit the Dancemania...
July 10, 2012
On July 5th 2012 a special invitation was extended to our local dance teachers to come and meet John Minden, CEO of Gaynor Minden the makers of the World’s most advanced pointe shoe. John brought along two members of his team, Jeanne Share International Sales... [+]
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10Jul
Who wears Gaynor Minden pointe shoes
May 21, 2012
In 1993 Gaynor Minden introduced the World of ballet to their revolutionary pointe shoe. Since then tens of thousands of dancers have voted with their feet and chosen to wear Gaynor Minden pointe shoes – once you’ve had your own pair of Gaynor Mindens you... [+]
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21May
What Is So Great About Bamboo...
April 30, 2012
Dancemania is very excited to introduce this very special new range of clothing from Gaynor Minden: the USA manufacturer behind the most advanced pointe shoe in the world. But, as you would expect from this innovative company renowned for its quality products, this is no... [+]
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30Apr
Is Bamboo Clothing Environmentally...
April 29, 2012
We all know how gorgeous and soft bamboo clothing is. We all know it is fabulous at wicking away sweat and helping maintain just the right body temperature. We all know bamboo has amazing properties and benefits. But did you also know that it is possibly... [+]
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29Apr