: a ballet position in which the body is balanced on the extreme tip of the toe
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In honor of the 25th anniversary of the non-profit organization, longtime Creative Chair Marcella Hymowitz and members of the Board tapped leading names in fashion and beyond to put their spin on 25 pairs of pointe shoes for a buzzy auction, The Pointe Project, now live through Monday.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Trenary’s transformation — from a light, ephemeral being skimming the floor on pointe to a strong, independent woman dancing on her own in sneakers — is part of the story.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
The company’s aim was to parody traditional classical ballet works and famous prima ballerina roles with professional male ballet dancers costumed in drag, playing all the male and female roles and dancing on pointe.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
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For a literal take on ballet flats, check out this style from Dream Pairs that looks like a real pair of pointe shoes.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
At this rehearsal, Peck is wearing pointe shoes—an unorthodox choice for a choreographer, but quite a practical one.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
Advertisement Balancing that power was the lyricism and speed of Peck and her fellow classical dancers, who wove around the scene on pointe shoes along with hip-hop and contemporary dancers in a symphony of movement.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
Although the four ballerinas were taller on pointe and performed center stage, Myers commanded attention.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
There are several YouTube videos and other tutorials online for pancaking pointe shoes.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Trenary’s transformation — from a light, ephemeral being skimming the floor on pointe to a strong, independent woman dancing on her own in sneakers — is part of the story.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
The company’s aim was to parody traditional classical ballet works and famous prima ballerina roles with professional male ballet dancers costumed in drag, playing all the male and female roles and dancing on pointe.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
Dream Pairs Ankle Strap Ballet Flat, $31 with Prime
For a literal take on ballet flats, check out this style from Dream Pairs that looks like a real pair of pointe shoes.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
At this rehearsal, Peck is wearing pointe shoes—an unorthodox choice for a choreographer, but quite a practical one.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
Advertisement Balancing that power was the lyricism and speed of Peck and her fellow classical dancers, who wove around the scene on pointe shoes along with hip-hop and contemporary dancers in a symphony of movement.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
Although the four ballerinas were taller on pointe and performed center stage, Myers commanded attention.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
There are several YouTube videos and other tutorials online for pancaking pointe shoes.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023
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“Pointe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointe. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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