Vegan Ballet shoes make their North American debut.

Cynthia King, a dance teacher in Brooklyn, could not find affordable non-leather ballet slippers, so she found a renowned local dance shoe maker to create a line for her and her students. Now, they've made these cruelty-free shoes available to the general public. CKDS Ballet Slippers have comfortable canvas uppers with a beautiful satin-like sheen and synthetic suede soles that are just as durable as their leather counterparts. Plus, these shoes are dyeable, making them an excellent choice for competitions and recital season.

CKDS Ballet Slippers are available in children's sizes from 8 through 4 and in adult sizes from 5 through 9, including half-sizes, in white, pink, black, and custom dyed colors. One pair costs approximately $25, plus shipping and handling. Visit the Cynthia King Dance Studio's website at <www.cynthiakingdance. com/slippers.htm>, or call the studio at [phone] for more information.