Tag Archives: pointe

Am I Ready for Pointe?

Posted on Mar 7, 2013 by .
Pointe class at Maryland Youth Ballet (Alyce Jenkins)

  Nothing compares to that magical moment when your teacher says you’re ready for your first pair of pointe shoes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

Limp Biscuits

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 by .
Pennsylvania Ballet soloist Gabriella Yudenich says she didn’t grow up with perfect feet—but she made the best of what she had. (Paul Kolnik)

“I grew up in a ballet family—my mom and dad were principals with Pennsylvania Ballet—so I found out pretty early … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Your Body

Wrap Artist

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
(L to R) Devant (pointed), devant (wrapped) and relaxed (Erin Baiano)

Sur le cou-de-pied (French for “on the neck of the foot”) can be so confusing. Sometimes it’s wrapped. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

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On Balance: How to Nail Long Balances

Posted on Dec 1, 2011 by .
Houston Ballet’s Melody Mennite holds a long balance as Lise in La Fille Mal Gardée. Photo by Amitava Sarkar.

Few things top that jaw-dropping moment when a ballerina hits a balance—and just stays. And when you’re over your leg … Continue reading →

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Ballerina Blooms (March 2011)

Posted on Oct 21, 2011 by .
Posted in Fashion, Get The Look

Pointe Shoes 101

Posted on Sep 8, 2009 by .
Carrie Imler of Pacific Northwest Ballet prepping her pointe shoe (Photo courtesy of Bill Mohn)

I slept in my first pair of pointe shoes. At least, I tried to sleep in them. I actually woke … Continue reading →

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