DANCING FEET

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6809, 12 January 1929, Page 15

DANCING FEET

In view of the fact that a dancer who goes through a complete ball programme travels upwards of 11 miles, it is of paramount importance to keep the feet in condition.

the feet together under a vacuum cleanthe feet together undtr a vacuum cleaner for ten or fifteen minutes each night so that they catch the full force of the cold air fr,om the" fan; then rub well for five minutes with a coarse towel—the coarser the better. The draught or pure, cold air invigorates the skin and gives it a toughness equal to that of the hand .

Tho fact that your feet tire easily indicates that somo peculiarity in the formation of the foot has been overlooked. Buy your dance shoes from a shop where the “fit” can be tested by X-rays. . In this way you may be assured of perfect comfort. The pro-per selection of dance stockings is also an important matter. They should be a perfect fit—neither too largo nor too small. Wash them at least once before wearing them in a ballroom; this will impart a delicate smoothness which is lacking when they are quite new.

When bathing the feet ready for dancing, have the water just warm and drop in-a pinch of aium or rock salt. Dry well with a coarse, towel, and' rub in some powder with a circular motion;, of the hand ,working it 'wdll in between the toes.

To prevent callouses, rub in a little vaseline for a night or two, an-c then massage with a small piece of pumice stone and a few drops of olive oil.