So Danca - Alina Pointe Shoe Removable Shanks - ALS Shank

Break free from the shank.

For too long, dancers have had to deal with the tyranny of the pointe shoe shank—that fickle, temperamental spine of the shoe that dictates its stiffness and support.

It's a relationship of forced loyalty, where the shank has the final say and the dancer is left to suffer with a shoe that's either too soft and broken down, or too hard and unforgiving.

A revolutionary solution

But the Alina pointe shoe from Só Dança is here to break that cycle with its revolutionary secret weapon: the removable shanks.

Total control, total freedom

This isn't just about convenience; it's about liberation.

With the Alina, you're the master of your own pointe shoe destiny.

• Is one foot stronger than the other? No problem. Mix and match the shanks to create a custom fit.

• Is your show a marathon of pirouettes and your morning class is all about adagio? Swap them out in a flash.

One shoe, endless possibilities

It's the pointe shoe equivalent of having a dance bag full of shoes, all in one sleek, beautiful package.

No more “breaking in” a new pair for weeks.
No more wishing your old shoes would hold up for just one more rehearsal.

Your ultimate dance partner

The Alina with its removable shanks is the ultimate dance partner—ready to adapt to your every whim and demand, ensuring you're always ready to take the stage with confidence.

We aim to make your shopping experience smooth from checkout to delivery. Here's everything you need to know about how we ship your order.

🚚 Shipping Services

We partner with Parcel2Go, giving us access to a range of reliable couriers including Evri, DPD, UPS, and more. This allows us to offer flexible, fast, and affordable delivery options across the UK and beyond.

📍 UK Delivery

Standard Delivery:

• Estimated delivery time: 2–4 working days
• Tracked service with delivery updates
• Flat rate: £5.80 (or Free on orders over £50.00)

All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from confirmation.

🌍 International Shipping

We offer international delivery to selected countries via trusted Parcel2Go courier partners.

• Delivery times vary by destination (typically 5–10 working days)
• Costs calculated at checkout based on weight and location
• All international parcels are tracked

Customs duties or import taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

📦 Order Tracking

Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive a tracking link via email so you can follow your parcel every step of the way.

🕒 Dispatch & Processing

• Orders placed before 1pm are usually dispatched the same working day
• Orders after 1pm or during weekends/holidays are shipped the next working day

💬 Questions?

If you have any questions about delivery times, tracking, or special shipping requests, feel free to contact us — we’re here to help!

If you are not entirely delighted with the products that you have chosen from The Ballet Boutique, you may exchange within 28 days of receipt. The following criteria must be met:

Items must be in ORIGINAL packaging and condition, with tags still attached, unworn, and with the original receipt.
All tights, socks, underwear and hair accessories are final sales due to hygiene reasons.
Tights with holes or ladders are not eligible for refund or exchange.
Shoes are exchangeable only if unworn & in correct packaging.
Sales items are not refundable or exchangeable.
If you would like to exchange your item for a different size or colour in the same style, then we will be happy to send the replacement item to you, subject to stock availability.
Certain items are excluded from our returns policy in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2014: Orders for personalised or custom made items, cannot be cancelled and these goods are non-returnable unless the items are faulty.