As you all can probably tell from the title, I will be leaving The Hip Joint. In fact, Saturday, September 29 is my last shift. (So, if you want to come in and say a little goodbye or get your last pointe shoe fitting from me then come on in before close this Saturday. I would love to see you… Oh, but if you want me to fit you in pointe shoes, please make an appointment first.)

The reason I am leaving is, I have chosen to move to Richmond; and although I wish I could continue working here, or take The Hip Joint with me to Richmond (that would make me happiest), I unfortunately cannot, and I cannot continue to make the commute back and forth to work. Also, next fall I will be going back to VCU to finish getting my masters in accounting. So, unfortunately, there just isn’t enough time in one day to do everything that I would like, and with every choice in life, there are sacrifices that have to be made.

That being said, I really am going to miss The Hip Joint, its staff, and its clientele. You all have made the five years that I’ve worked here so much more enjoyable than any other job I’ve ever worked. I really felt like this shop was a home away from home for me, and an inviting, warm, and peaceful escape from my sometimes crazy life. I’ve made some good friends and gained a best friend while working here. I’ve also learned so much about so many different things! So, I wanted to send you all a BIG thank you, thank you, thank you. Each and everyone of you were part of my learning/growing experience here, and I appreciate you all for that and your dedication to The Hip Joint. Thank you for all the great memories and I wish you all the best in your respective futures.

If you want to keep in touch, you can find me on Facebook at Amberlyn Sasser.

Love to you all and break a leg!

Amberlyn Sasser

Celebrate International Dance Day at The Hip Joint on Sunday, April 29th with a pointe shoe decorating contest and store-wide sale.  The shop will be open from noon until 5PM. Participants will receive a pointe shoe to decorate in the shop with provided art supplies.  All finished work will be hung in the window as a display for the following two weeks. The artist with the design that receives the most votes from the public will receive a $100 gift certificate to The Hip Joint. There is no purchase necessary to participate.  You must be at least six years old to decorate a shoe and enter the contest.

All inventory that is in stock on International Dance Day will be 15% off, except for pointe shoes.

In 1982 the Dance Committee of the ITI founded International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on the 29th April, anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet. The intention of the “International Dance Day Message” is to celebrate dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together with a common language – Dance.

We hope to celebrate with you.  See you soon!

Hi everyone! We just wanted to send you a quick little update to let you know that we now accept American Express. Therefore, we accept all credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) and cash. We do not, however, accept checks. Thanks!

We just wanted to give you all a quick heads up that we will be closed this Sunday, April 8 due to the Easter holiday.

We will re-open on Tuesday, April 10 at 10AM.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks!

The Hip Joint Staff