The History of Pointe Shoes: The Landmark Moments That Made Ballet's Signature Shoe What It Is Today

Pointe shoes, with their ability to elevate a dancer both literally and metaphorically to a superhuman realm, are the ultimate symbol of a ballerina's ethereality and hard work. For students, receiving a first pair of pointe shoes is a rite of passage. The shoes carry an almost mystical allure: They're an endless source of lore and ritual, with tips, tricks and stories passed down over generations.

White Bluff Ballet

History of Pointe Shoes: Their Invention, Construction & Use

Sunlight ━━ Sebastian Stan - I. pointe magazine - Wattpad

Pointe - Pointe added a new photo.

Ballet Shoes and Ballerinas as Technology: A History En Pointe - The Atlantic

Westside School of Ballet

Dunedin School of Ballet & Dance

Miami Valley Ballet Theatre

Pointe shoe - Wikiwand