May 24, 2013
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Morning Throwback: before break dancing existed, Torontonians danced en pointe

By Brianne Hogan

Nowadays Toronto’s a bit over the ballet flats craze, and we can see why. Walking around in a tutu, tights and pointe shoes could not have been comfortable. Where’s the heel support?

Ballet dancers in dressing room, between 1940-1960 (Toronto Archives: Fonds 1257, Series 1057, Item 4703)

 
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