Pointe

usgb/pwæ̃t/
noun

In ballet, dancing on the tips of the toes.

She practices her pointe technique every day to strengthen her feet and ankles.
Visual representation of "pointe" - In ballet, dancing on the tips of the toes.

Often appears as...

  • pointe shoes
  • pointe technique

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Technical

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Ballet Specific

Used especially in ballet terminology, 'pointe' refers to a dance technique on toes.

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The dancer performed a pirouette on pointe beautifully.
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Special Shoes

'Pointe' also implies special footwear designed for the technique in ballet.

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Her new pointe shoes were custom-fitted for her role in Swan Lake.
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Professional Level

The use of 'pointe' indicates a high skill level in ballet, not for beginners.

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Only advanced students in the ballet class are learning pointe work.
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