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pointe

[pwant]

pointe Definition

  • 1the tip of the toe in ballet dancing
  • 2a position in ballet dancing where the dancer stands on the tips of their toes

Using pointe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pointe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She danced beautifully on pointe.

  • Example

    The ballet instructor taught her how to properly execute a pointe position.

  • Example

    The ballerina's pointe shoes were worn out from all the rehearsals.

pointe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pointe

  • toe tip
  • toe point

Phrases with pointe

  • en pointe

    a position in ballet dancing where the dancer stands on the tips of their toes

    Example

    The ballerina danced en pointe for the entire performance.

  • a position in ballet dancing where the dancer stands on the tips of their toes

    Example

    She practiced on pointe every day to improve her technique.

  • specialized shoes worn by ballet dancers that have a hard, flat toe box to support the dancer's weight on the tips of their toes

    Example

    She had to buy new pointe shoes for the upcoming performance.

Origins of pointe

from French 'pointe', meaning 'tip'

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Summary: pointe in Brief

In ballet dancing, 'pointe' [pwant] refers to the tip of the toe or a position where the dancer stands on the tips of their toes. It is a crucial technique that requires specialized shoes called 'pointe shoes.' The phrases 'en pointe' and 'on pointe' describe the position, while 'pointe shoes' refer to the specialized footwear.

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