Sansha: The legend that transformed the world of dance

From a revolutionary first step to the world's stages – a story of passion, innovation and excellence.

In 1982, in the heart of France, a young visionary and dance lover named Franck Raoul-Duval changed the course of ballet history. At just 25, he created an innovation we take for granted today but which was a true revolution at the time: the first split-sole ballet shoes.

This style, called the “Pro”, was designed to fit the foot like a “second skin” and immediately became a favourite of professional ballet dancers. That is how Sansha® was born – a brand that today is synonymous with quality in more than 100 countries.

Innovation as a legacy: the link with the F.R. Duval range

Sansha did not stop there. Founder Franck Raoul-Duval put his name and decades of experience into creating the elite F.R. Duval division. This is the company's technological “jewel”, focused on making high-tech pointe shoes. While Sansha offers accessible, quality kit for all styles, F.R. Duval is the premium line that uses space-age technology (such as the Hytrel® elastomer and PORON® foam) to give pointe shoes a life three times longer.

Why do dancers around the world choose Sansha?

• Pioneers in design: From the first split sole to today's constructions with no knots or drawstrings, Sansha is always looking for a way to make dance more comfortable and more beautiful.
• A global standard: Present in all the dance capitals – from Paris and London to New York and Tokyo – Sansha is the choice of major ballet companies and prestigious schools.
• Complete kit for every style: Sansha is not just ballet. The brand offers professional solutions for:
  • Classical ballet: Ballet shoes, pointe shoes and elegant leotards.
  • Jazz and modern dance: Flexible shoes with precise grip.
  • Hip-hop and street dance: Ultra-light dance sneakers.
  • Flamenco, tap and ballroom: Shoes made for rhythm and stability.
• Professional approval: Every product is the result of close collaboration with leading choreographers, teachers and professional dancers.

Sansha's mission

To give dancers of all levels – from beginner children to prima ballerinas – kit that combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Today Sansha continues to lead, driven by the same inspiration with which Franck Raoul-Duval began more than 40 years ago.

Choose Sansha. Choose the brand that knows every movement of your foot.