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R-Class America is the US distributor of handcrafted Russian pointe shoes, offering precision fit for dancers.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

R-Class America is the United States presence of R-Class pointe shoes, a brand of handcrafted Russian pointe shoes. The US operation was built by Natalya Balatsenko and Jennifer Fitzpatrick. R-Class pointe shoes are designed and crafted in Russia, tested on Bolshoi ballerinas, and handmade by over 200 artisans. The brand offers multiple base models and customization options, and is available in the United States and Latin America.

History

R-Class has been at the forefront in the development of the world's best pointe shoes for over 30 years. The pointe shoes are designed and crafted in Russia, tested and developed on Bolshoi ballerinas, and hand-made with love and care by over 200 artisans. R-Class US was built from the ground up by Operations Director Natalya Balatsenko, a former dance retail store owner and dancewear manufacturer, and Jennifer Fitzpatrick, a master fitter, dancer, teacher, photographer and former Capezio VP.

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Product categories. Pointe shoes

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