Are ballet slippers ok for a physical theatre role?

I am in a children%26#039;s theatre production and need to find appropriate footwear. It is a VERY physical role. I am constantly moving, jumping, running, bouncing, hoping, etc.


I have been wearing %26#039;ballet flats%26#039; by Rocket Dog for rehearsal so far, but need to find a pair for my costume. They need to be totally flat, and flesh/tan/beige color.


Would Ballet slippers or Jazz shoes be ok for this?


I have never worn actual ballet shoes, so I don%26#039;t know if they would be sturdy enough, and if the %26#039;tread%26#039; would be sufficient.


If so- what kind? Canvas/leather? Split Sole or full? Etc Etc.


Thanks much for any answers :)

Are ballet slippers ok for a physical theatre role?
jazz shoes should be fine, although i would suggest a pull on style, because they wont come untied. i would suggest to capezio cg-15 in caramel, which is a leather shoe, no laces, split sole, and in a very nice flesh color. the sole is scored so it has some grip...its great.
Reply:ballet shoes would be fine. i suggest split sole cause they%26#039;re easier to bend.
Reply:I always found character shoes, lifted heel tap shoes without the taps, to be the best shoe for versatility, support and comfort. As a matter of fact, I used to sell character shoes in abundance to my theatre folks because they would cover for street shoes but wear like dance shoes for flexibility.


My 2nd choice would be a sturdy, full or split sole jazz shoe.





Your feet absolutely need more support than slippers can give you.


Break a leg!
Reply:i got to school with my ballet flats around 3-4 days of the week. they are reaalllyy comfertable. i would suggest using them for your role, as long as you find them comfertable enough. buying those dr.scholl%26#039;s foot pad things also help with comfort. hope i helped. good luck%26lt;3
Reply:I would use jazz shoes because it is sturdy and good for the type of things you are doing! You should buy BLOCH Elasta Bootie Split Sole Slip On Leather Jazz Shoe (Black)
Reply:i agree with the person a few above.. tan pull on capezio jazz shoees are definitely the way you want to go...


make sure they fit well! mine were a bit too big last year and it caused some problems
Reply:There are several different types of ballet shoes. Pointe shoes are what classical ballet dancers wear. They would not be suitable for what you describe you%26#039;ll be doing. Technique shoes are flat ballet slippers, some are split-sole, some are not. You probably don%26#039;t need split soles. Jazz shoes are usually black, and some have laces like tennis shoes.





Technique shoes are designed to allow for a full range of motion in the foot, but aren%26#039;t terribly supportive if you%26#039;re going to be doing a lot of running, jumping, etc., because they are so flat. Any flat shoe will have this issue. Insoles could help with this.





Regarding canvas or leather: canvas is cheaper, but leather stretches and causes fewer blisters.





Good luck (break a leg) in your production!
Reply:Ballet slippers or jazz shoes would work perfectly. I personally like split-sole leather ballet slippers. The split sole gives you a little bit more flexibility, so they sound like they would probably work out perfectly for you. And ballet slippers can last a looooong time. If you%26#039;re only going to wear them for this production, they should be fine. Go to a dance store, %26amp; they can help you find the right shoes.



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