Thanks for the positive feed back. I've read a lot about it and came to some of the same conclusions you have. I've gotten a new pair of 1.6" Cuban heeled Very Fine shoes on order in a style that fits me well, but had too high a heel. The toe box is wider, than my other shoes and I'll be going down a whole inch. I also bought a pair of Bloch dance sneakers, but have to order a slightly larger pair. I'm also icing and stretching. A number of people feel the foot issues of fasciaitis and MN are linked to a shortening of the calves, which makes sense to me. I'm also cutting back on dancing, dropping two hours of group and missing some social dances.
I'm praying that all these changes help. I could put up with the pain, but knowing that it could become permanent if I don't get better is really hard. Now as soon as I feel that sharp pain in lessons I stop, take off the shoe, massage the foot and change shoes. So far that's worked. As I've been asked to be in a showcase, in December I'm torn between learning the routine in time (and loving dancing) and fearing that I may do more harm. I've got some medical background and use common sense regarding my health so I won't push it too much. I believe.
Yesterday I was almost in tears in class when the pain started again; I've worked so hard these last two years. I took up dancing at age 58 and in the last few months have made so much progress. I had not idea how much I'd enjoy this and how much it could change me. I'm sure you all understand. Again, thanks.