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Pointe

Verb / pɔɪnt / Another word for pointe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pointe is a term used in ballet, referring to the technique of dancing on the tips of the toes.

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Example sentences

  1. 1. She rose up on her pointe and spun around gracefully.
  2. 2. The ballerina was exhausted after dancing on pointe for hours.
  3. 3. Pointe shoes are designed to support the dancer's weight on the tips of her toes.
  4. 4. He watched in awe as the ballerina danced en pointe across the stage.
  5. 5. The dancer's feet were covered in blisters from practicing her pointe technique.

Quotes

  • 1. "Ballet is not just about dancing on pointe. It's about the strength and grace that comes from within." - Misty Copeland
  • 2. "My pointe shoes are my magic slippers." - Misty Copeland
  • 3. "To dance on pointe is to feel alive." - Anonymous

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