the male dancer all you need for ballet & dance for beginners & advanced register for free now !  de - en - es - nl tribute for all women Users online: 7 [ Write answer ]  [ Forum ]  [ New messages ] Re: How many of you guys know how to tie pointe shoes? written by Bob at  on 19.04. at 19:55:35 - as answer to: Re: How many of you guys know how to tie pointe shoes? by alletboy The ribbons serve an important stabilizing function in keeping your ankles in line.  A few dancers  use pointe shoes without ribbons, using only elastics.  But it's considered somewhat dangerous. Answers to this message: [ Write answer ]  [ Forum ]  [ New messages ]