Injury Prevention, Support, Training Tools

For barefoot dancers or to be worn over pointe shoes, in ballet shoes or ANY shoe while keeping dress code and protecting your body. This versatile Shock is so much more than a brace from your local pharmacy, you will love all the ways you can wear it while dancing longer and stronger!

Below the calf, crew style that is so much more than any compression sock.  The Performance Shock creates a beautiful line and has a slim-cut toe to look incredible on the feet in class or on stage while providing incredible comfort and support.

Capezio's Lifeknit™ Sox are great for dance, training and recovery, and offer comfort, support and compression. Compression points within the sock reinforce and lift, while the durable cushioning absorbs shock to improve performance. Wicking yarn enhances moisture ventilation and overall breathability. The signature Meryl® material prevents odor and bacteria, while distributing body heat for all day comfort through ventilation and moisture wicking. The soft Meryl® base also creates a second skin feel that fits along the arch of the foot like no other. The addition of slip-free traction at the ball of the foot and other critical contact points enhance foot-to-floor grip.

Material: 80% Polyamide Meryl®, 20% Elastane

In Black or a range of skin tone colors.

Women and Children: Begin with street shoe size Men: Begin 2 sizes up. Sizes: XS (13-3), S (4-6), M (7-9), L (10-11), XL (12-13)

Professional Pointe Shoe Stitch Kit contains one set each of stretch ribbon and covert elastic, seam ripper, pins, needles, and thread for stitching.

Professional pre-cut stretch satin ribbon allows for the natural flexion, movement and extension of ankle and heel, while also allowing movement from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. Stretch relieves unnecessary stress on the Achilles tendon because the ankle and heel can flex and extend easily.

Stretch Ribbons and covert elastic measure 7/8" wide.

Professional pre-cut stretch satin ribbon allows for the natural flexion, movement and extension of ankle and heel, while also allowing movement from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. Stretch relieves unnecessary stress on the Achilles tendon because the ankle and heel can flex and extend easily.

Measures 7/8" wide. One set.

Legwarmer with more function than ever imagined for dancers.  Consistent Kinesio compression throughout gives muscles and joints support without restricting movement.

 

In Black, or Pink.

Professional pre-cut stretch satin ribbon allows for the natural flexion, movement and extension of ankle and heel, while also allowing movement from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. Stretch relieves unnecessary stress on the Achilles tendon because the ankle and heel can flex and extend easily.

Measures 7/8" wide. One set.

In skintone 60 (a little lighter) or skintone 55 (a little darker)

These Resistance Bands from Suffolk are a super easy yet super effective way to improve your strength, flexibility, and stability.

Through a variety of exercises, the bands can be used in a number of ways to work on different parts of your body. Some examples include standing foot stability, technique of different arm positions, and foot, ankle, and toe stretches for pointe work. The usage of these bands is nearly endless.

Available in two resistance weights - Light (Grey) or Heavy (Blue) -- you choose the strength you want! 

Roll away tense muscles and work out all the kinks with RP Spiky Massage Balls. Featuring firm outer ridges, this set of massage balls delivers deep tissue self-massage to ease pain, improve mobility and help with injuries of the foot, calves, hamstrings and more! RP Spiky Massage Balls are sized for versatility, small and light enough to carry in your dance bag. Packaged in a mesh bag great for storing between uses.

2 different sizes included.

These Resistance Bands from Bloch are a super easy yet super effective way to improve your strength, flexibility, and stability.

Through a variety of exercises, the bands can be used in a number of ways to work on different parts of your body. Some examples include standing foot stability, technique of different arm positions, and foot, ankle, and toe stretches for pointe work. The usage of these bands is nearly endless.

Choose between three resistance weights - Light (Light Mint Green), Medium (Teal) or Heavy (Royal Blue). One band per package.

Professional pre-cut single-faced stretch satin ribbon allows for the natural flexion, movement and extension of ankle and heel, while also allowing movement from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. Stretch relieves unnecessary stress on the Achilles tendon because the ankle and heel can flex and extend easily.

Measures 7/8" wide. One set.

Professional pre-cut stretch satin ribbon allows for the natural flexion, movement and extension of ankle and heel, while also allowing movement from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. Stretch relieves unnecessary stress on the Achilles tendon because the ankle and heel can flex and extend easily.

Measures 7/8" wide. One set.

European Pink is a peachy pink, Ballet Pink is a light, true pink.

Don't let knock-offs fool you! There is no substitute for the Alpha Shock. Replacing half-sole shoes, the Alpha is durable and effective compression footwear with a snug hug in the toes. It is so light you forget you are wearing it except for how much better your body feels at the end of the day.

Made with high-quality durable materials, this reusable compress can be used hot or cold to help soothe sore muscles and promote healing. This versatile tool is perfect for wrapping around your ankles, knees, or any other body part that needs some TLC.

Product Features:

• Outer fabric: 100% Nylon
• Inner fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
• Inside content: 100% Gel
• One Size: 3 1/2"w x 15.5"l (8.9cm x 39.4cm)
• Reusable hot & cold compress
  
• For cold use: refrigerate or freeze for 2 hours
• For warm use: microwave for 10 seconds on each side

This cushioned toe tape protects the toes and enhances comfort while moving. Elastic cushioned micro-foam with adhesive backing can be wrapped around toes to help protect against injury and chafing.

Each roll is 2.5cm wide and 5m in length.

Enhance flexibility and improve range of motion with this spiky massage ball. Simply roll the ball onto trouble spots of the body to release deep tissue knots and tightness. Apply enough pressure to provide relief, but avoid pressing too hard to cause unwanted pain.

Small, lightweight and can easily be kept in a dance bag, and should be a staple for all dancers!

Material: Silicone

In Black, or Blue.

Nearly invisible sheer stretch ribbon (with a pink tint) that allows for the natural flexion and extension of ankle and heel. Relieves unnecessary stress on tendons and allows the dancer to move from plié to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess.

Measures 2 yards in length. One package has enough ribbon for one pair of pointe shoes.

A non-toxic spray adhesive that is the favorite refresher of traction for all of our Apolla Shocks. The original traction that the Shocks come with starts out sticky and you wear it down to your preferred level of grip. You then keep it there by using a traction refresher. This is Apolla's recommendation. It is a pump spray and when you apply 5-10 pumps to your traction, it dries instantly, and does not damage floors. It helps to "re-stick" the grip over and over for the life of the Shocks. Some dancers start refreshing in the first class, some never refresh, some refresh when needed - it is completely personalized to your need and floors. Your traction will wear down to nothing over time if you don't use a refresher, so make sure to order a bottle to keep in your dance bag! One bottle lasts a long time!

Achieve your maximum potential when training with the Dance Balance Training Board by Suffolk. 

• Skid resistant wooden upper with plastic balance dome
• Improves core strength, stability functionality, and sense of balance
• 16 inches in diameter

Bunheads Flexors Ribbon has strategically attached elastic to stretch with the movement of the ankle and alleviate pressure on the Achilles tendon. Recommended by physical therapists, used by many professionals. 

7/8" wide, durable, single-faced matte satin Rehearsal ribbon. 

2 sets (4 pieces) of ribbon included.

The Bunheads Footsie Roller is a portable, easy to use tool for massaging a dancer's feet. The roller is great to use both before and after class to relieve tension under foot arches, help smooth knots and soothe tired feet; can also help improve strength and flexibility.

Small, lightweight and can easily be kept in a dance bag, and should be a staple for all dancers.

Made of wood and silicone gel.

This Suffolk Kinesiology Tape is a lightweight and flexible tape with great adhesive qualities that can stretch and recoil with the skin while the body is in motion.

Rehabilitative taping is designed to facilitate the body’s healing process, while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. Taping can also provide extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of physical therapy.

The backing of the tape has a convenient grid pattern to help facilitate straight cuts of the tape as well as the measurement of your cuts.

Be sure to always follow a doctor’s or physical therapist’s instructions on taping.

Each package contains 20 strips of tape in a single roll. Each strip measures approximately 2” wide and 10” long and can be cut to size. Available in Bright Pink, Nude/Tan, Blue.