Studies the development of pointe shoes and the technique of pointe dancing, an artistic innovation that allowed female dancers to carry ballet to new heights of virtuosity.

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training and Technique

Barringer, Janice

Schlesinger, Sarah

Children's Books

Dance Horizons

A guide for instructors includes sample pointe classes, advice on preparing students for pointe work, sources for purchasing shoes, and an explanation of the proper fitting, preparation, and maintenance of pointe shoes

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique

Princeton Book Co Pub

Presents an overview of pointe technique and pointe shoes, with basics of pointe readiness, current research on best design for pointe shoes, materials, suppliers, and information on pointe-related injuries and remedies.

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition

Princeton Book Company

This redesigned, updated, and expanded version of Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! presents a simple exposition of beginner–low intermediate pointe work while inspiring students toward higher achievement. Serving as a reference for ballerinas, it includes illustrations and concise explanations of the steps and techniques that comprise the foundation of dancing on pointe, the ultimate in technical achievement. Information for further study leading up to preparation for competition, a history of the USA International Ballet Competition, and interviews with competition winners who have gone on to professional careers are provided. Also included are basics on the care of the feet and selecting and preparing slippers.

On Pointe: Basic Pointe Work Beginner–Low Intermediate and a Look at the USA International Ballet Competition

Mara, Thalia

Humor & Entertainment

A complete examination of the pointe technique and pointe shoes is provided in this guide. Dancers tired of their pointe shoes wearing out too quickly benefit from a thorough explanation of the shoemaking process, and the book includes tips that show how to best fit, care for, and custom order toe shoes. Interviews with ballet stars reveal their highly evolved but proven methods of caring for pointe shoes, while the basics of the pointe technique, different methods, and its history are also discussed. With a handy reference on pointe-related injuries and their remedies, this new edition also offers the latest information on contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. A sampling of pointe technique schools around the country offers an authoritative syllabus for teachers and students alike.

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

Dancers tired of their pointe shoes wearing out too quickly benefit from a thorough explanation of the shoemaking process, and the book includes tips that show how to best fit, care for, and custom order toe shoes. Interviews with ballet stars reveal their highly evolved but proven methods of caring for pointe shoes, while the basics of the pointe technique, different methods, and its history are also discussed. With a handy reference on pointe-related injuries and their remedies, this new edition also offers the latest information on contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. A sampling of pointe technique schools around the country offers an authoritative syllabus for teachers and students alike.

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The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training and Technique

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition

On Pointe: Basic Pointe Work Beginner–Low Intermediate and a Look at the USA International Ballet Competition

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique