Capezio's 1918W tights are convertible dance tights that have a hole under the foot to easily place your pointe shoes. These tights have a mesh back that extends the leg. These solid semi-opaque transition tights are available in black so you can use them for ballet with your black half-tips as well as for contemporary dance or modern jazz.
Transition tights to place the protective tips for pointe shoes under your dance tights. The Capezio 1916 tights are particularly renowned: ultra soft, made of tactel for unmatched comfort and performance. Capezio convertible tights are ideal for dance, exercise, recital, costume and fashion. Comfortable soft knit waistband, dyed gusset for color consistency, these women's tights are available in ballet pink
Capezio's Footundeez are thong foot pedals available in Suntan color suitable for dancers of mixed race or with a slightly darker skin tone. Ideal to blend in with tanned skin, these foot straps are very comfortable for contemporary and modern-jazz dance. With these toes, your foot will be effectively protected from rubbing on the floor while maintaining the maximum barefoot feel. 4 sizes available
Salvatore Capezio was appointed official shoemaker to the Metropolitan Opera House after his workshop became a meeting place for dancers to discuss their footwear needs. One dancer in particular, Angelina Passone, dropped by one day to discuss her shoe needs and became Salvatore Capezio's wife. Who would have thought that a passion for shoes could turn into a passion for shoemaking?
1910, Pavlova, a pointe for one of the world's greatest ballerinas
The world's greatest ballerina, Anna Pavlova, bought Capezio pointe shoes for herself and her entire troupe on her first tour of the United States. Her generous praise of Salvatore's work ensured Capezio's success. To thank her appropriately, Salvatore designed a special pointe shoe which he christened "The Pavlova".
Broadway recognition in the 20s and 30s
By this time, Capezio had become a family business whose shoes were featured on Broadway in Ziegfeld Follies in 1923. Dozens of other musicals soon followed in Ziegfeld's footsteps and featured Capezio shoes on stage.