Pointe technique (/pwænt/ pwant) is part of classical ballet involving a technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body...

A pointe shoe (UK: /pwæ̃t/, US: /pwɑːnt, pɔːɪnt/), also called a ballet shoe, is a type of shoe worn by ballet dancers when performing pointe work. Pointe...

depending on the techniques. The foot of the supporting leg may be flat on the floor, en demi-pointe (ball of the foot), or en pointe (tips of the toes)...

technique is also used to exhibit ballon, the appearance of gravity-defying lightness, during leaps. Pointe technique is the part of ballet technique...

exclusively employ classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique (such as pointe work, turnout of the legs, and high...

ballet and modern dance. It employs classical ballet technique and in many cases classical pointe technique as well, but allows a greater range of movement...

World Ballet Day. After center work, females present exercises on pointe, wearing pointe shoes. Males practice jumps and turns. They may practice partner...

era refer to pointe work in a casual manner, indicating that pointe work was believed to be a natural extension of past ballet technique rather than a...

foot placement technique, and also for beginning pointe dancers, who have not yet developed the strength and technique needed for pointe work. The barre...

classical repertoire today. The Romantic era was marked by the emergence of pointe work, the dominance of female dancers, and longer, flowy tutus that attempt...