The Point of En Pointe

Ballet often calls for dancers, especially women, to dance en pointe. This way, they appear weightless and graceful, like an airy spirit (e.g., sylph).

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I can only imagine how difficult the training is to dance en pointe. To avoid injury, one should enlist the best possible, most careful instructor.

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A ballet dancer's personal story and tips en pointe:

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The Black Swan's Feet