: a ballet position in which the body is balanced on the extreme tip of the toe
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The Cassia shoes feature a ruched square toe recalling a pointe shoe, and a dainty bow on the vamp, which further emphasizes the dance influence.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
There was Oprah, The Wiz, headshots, iconic body shots of his gloved hand and toes en pointe and every dimension of his phenomenal music video experiences.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Puma Speedcat Ballet Sneakers Lipa was on pointe with her styling of these exact Puma ballet sneakers.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
There was Oprah, The Wiz, headshots, iconic body shots of his gloved hand and toes en pointe and every dimension of his phenomenal music video experiences.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Puma Speedcat Ballet Sneakers Lipa was on pointe with her styling of these exact Puma ballet sneakers.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Pointe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointe. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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