A viral petition is calling on Capezio, one of the biggest names in dancewear, to create its pointe shoes in darker shades to match a wider range of skintones. Ballet dancers of color often are forced ...
In response to a viral Change.org petition, dance brand Capezio is expanding its line of pointe shoes to include darker shades. The brand has long been custom-making styles in any shade or color, but ...
Pointe shoes are becoming more inclusive. Change is on the way! Dancewear brand Capezio recently announced that it's making its pointe shoes more inclusive. This news follows a Change.org petition ...
NEW YORK -- The New York arts world has every kind of tribute; Galas are held virtually every night. But a tribute to a shoe company? Well, shoes are very important to dancers -- pointe shoes, ballet ...
Capezio has been family-owned for nearly 140 years CEO Michael Terlizzi, other family members will remain involved Brand favored by celebrities such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga After more ...
A long overdue issue in the dance world has finally been addressed on a large scale as the result of a petition that received more than 300,000 signatures online. Shoe maker Capezio responded on ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Capezio Ballet shoes; William Skinner ...
A pair of white, Capezio dance shoes worn by Cab Calloway. The exterior upper shoe and tongue are constructed with white leather. The toe boxes are rounded. The shoes are double stitched around the ...
Ben Sommers, head of Capezio Ballet Makers for 36 years, was called “Mr. Capezio.” He established the Capezio Foundation, created the Capezio Dance Award, founded the Association of American Dance ...