Pointe is when a
ballerina is dancing on the tips of her toes. Pointe is usually started when young
ballet students are about 12 or 13. You need to have strong ankles, and good technique to be able to go on
pointe.
"Your
ankles look strong enough to go on pointe," the teacher told Rebeeca.
or
"My pointe shoes are
Bloch Balance European."