1. Simple & Easy
It features a simple structure composed of a pair of socks and small silicone pads. Similar to putting on regular socks, you can easily slip them on.
Unleash the Force
Beneath Your Feet
And you will have no more:
- unstable pirouettes
- wobbling relevés
- unstable arabesques
Visual Overview of the “Ika Ashi” Concept
For a brief (7-minute) scientific overview of how “Ika Ashi” affects elite performance and our work with Russian national ballet academies and athletic teams, please see this video.
Product
2. High Rating
Our unique fitting method has been used by dancers and athletes around the world. The small pads are adjusted to suit each person’s individual foot condition.
3. Unlocking movement potential.
It is designed to support natural foot alignment, helping users move with balance, comfort, and confidence in everyday activity, dance, and sport.
Features
- Helps support balance during relevé movements
- Helps promote smoother transitions in movement
- Supports confident turning motions like pirouettes
- Encourages more precise footwork
- Designed to support upward motion and lift
- Built to support graceful lift and elevation in every relevé.
Testimonials
Deborah Vogel,
Neuromuscular educator
Neuromuscular educator
“The Ikatarsal pads are amazing for dancers who have a long second toe (Morton’s foot). Having a long second toe is a structural challenge that can’t be fixed through exercises or stretching. Using the Ikatarsal pad is the first solution I’ve found that both corrects and directs the weight evenly through the foot.”
N.M., Professor Emeritus
of Dance, Oberlin, OH
of Dance, Oberlin, OH
“I have Morton’s feet and at times have suffered from Morton’s neuroma as a result. Putting them on was easy; they fit very comfortably, both barefoot and in my sneakers. When I stood up I suddenly felt so grounded and centered.”
R.N,
Ballet student
Ballet student
“I bought it the other day and have been using it right away. I was skeptical, but I was surprised at how stable it was. I wonder what happened until now. I’m so scared of having lessons without it...”
Ryo,
Junior high student
Junior high student
“My foot is very stable now and I can hit the ball farther. You can kick the ball exactly as you want, including curves. It’s no longer a hit or miss. The limit value increases in everything!”
I.K,
Elementary School child
Elementary School child
“Since the adjustment and wearing the supporter during practice, the discomfort in my ankles during relevés and turns has significantly eased. There’s a huge difference between wearing and not wearing the supporter.”
C.F,
Dancer
Dancer
“The impact on my pirouettes was astonishing. I effortlessly executed turns on both sides, feeling comfortable and perfectly balanced. My overall balance has markedly improved.”
* These testimonials are personal opinions and do not guarantee the effectiveness of the product.
About
IKATARSAL™ Laboratory
DancingFUN Inc. is a company that develops and provides IKATARSAL™ to help students who struggle to complete two pirouette turns in ballet. Originally operating as an online ballet school based on Russian ballet pedagogy, the company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and sales of IKATARSAL™ products designed to eliminate instability during relevés.
Our Mission and Vision
Under the concept of “Realizing Dreams from Your Feet,” our mission is to improve the physical performance of dancers and athletes who experience problems with their feet.
About the President: Hiroyuki Nagaki
Hiroyuki Nagaki, the representative of DancingFUN Inc., is the developer of IKATARSAL™. While managing his own ballet school, he realized that ballet lessons alone were insufficient for students to make significant progress. His fitting technique involves understanding the sensory aspects of the human body and making fine adjustments tailored to individual feet.
Product Development Background and Commitment
The development of IKATARSAL™ began when Nagaki observed that many ballet students could not complete two pirouette turns. Since 2017, joint research with a biomechanics laboratory at a university in Tokyo has been conducted, resulting in presentations at international conferences and publications.
News
Jul, 2017
The first prototype of the “IKATARSAL™ Foot Supporter” has been invented.
Oct, 2022
Paper published in PLOS ONE.
Feb, 2024
IKATARSAL™ activities and fitting sessions in the United States.
Aug, 2024
IKATARSAL™ at an international dance event.
Sep, 2025
Patent granted in Japan.
Oct, 2025
IKATARSAL™ Fitter Training Course.
Offices
Yokohama, Japan
- Address:
- IKATARSAL™ Laboratory.
DancingFUN, Utsukushigaoka 4-1-22-205,
Aoba Yokohama Kanagawa
225-0002 Japan
Tel:+81-45-902-2556
Fax:+81-45-568-4512
Email: info ＠ ikatarsal.com
HP: ikatarsal.com
X: @ikatarsal
Instagram: @ika_tarsal
Newark, CA, US
- Adress:
- IKATARSAL™ Laboratory, US
36383 Beech Place
Newark, CA 94560
USA