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written by Will                 on 22.07. at 17:50:36 - as answer to: Re: I'm finally taking ballet lessons! by Tights Maniac at>>>Hi, it's always wonderful to see people "take the plunge" into ballet. Welcome to the club!>>>Capezio men's tights are known for falling down. There are various things you can do to prevent it:>>> * cut off the feet, roll them up above your calves. Or use footless tights.>>> * Use M-Stevens tights instead.>>> * Roll the top of the tights down around a leather or elastic belt.>>> * Wear a leotard over your tights>>Another solution to the tights problem - this place (http://www.comfilon.com/) makes men's tights.>I tried the M Stevens tights and I LOVE THEM!!! They fit great, don't slide down my legs during class and feel great!!>Thanks for the tip!!! when you are more confident - see if your teacher will allow you to go en pointe.As a male dancer it is a challenge and like you I started only 10 months ago.Last week I joined the beginners classfor pointe work and have I got respect for those who can ! Despitethe pain I lasted 30 minutes.Give it a go.If you need to buy shoesgo to Dancia in Covent Garden.Any other males doing pointe work let me know how you are doing. Best of luck Answers to this message: 
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