Also called: Dance Shoe Fitter
Fits ballet dancers with the right pointe shoes for their feet.
A pointe shoe fitter examines a dancer's feet and tries on several models to find the right fit. A bad fit can cause injury, so this job takes real expertise.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma and ballet background, then on-the-job training at a dance store, sometimes with brand fitting workshops.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Foot-scanning apps are emerging, but fitting real dancers' feet in person stays hands-on.
Age 16+. One way to start: Ask dance supply stores in your area about part-time sales or fitter jobs; ballet experience is the key
Classes: Dance (ballet), Biology (anatomy), Business, Sales or marketing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.
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