English Youth Ballet

Ribbon Tie Technique

It is very important for both rehearsals and performance that your ribbons are neatly tied.

Start with the shoe on your foot, in the flexed position.
Take the outside ribbon and wrap it one and half times around the ankle (starting over the front) so that it ends on the inside.
Take the second ribbon and wrap it twice round the ankle (over the front first) so that it crosses with the first ribbon and also ends on the inside.
Tie the two ribbons together in a double knot.
Make sure you have trimmed your ribbons so that they are not too long (but long enough to tie)
Tuck the knot and excess ribbon under the ribbon wrapped around your ankle.