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Pointe


Definition:

Pointe is a technique in ballet where dancers balance on the tips of their toes, typically wearing specially designed ballet shoes called pointe shoes.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. She executed a flawless pirouette en pointe.
  2. The ballerina's pointe shoes were worn and tattered from years of dancing.

Adjective:

  1. Her pointe work was graceful and elegant.
  2. The dancers flawlessly performed a series of intricate pointe movements.

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