| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 461 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-452) and index. |
| Contents |
A brief history of pointe dancing -- The foot and the pointe shoemaking process -- The pointe shoe fitting process -- Pointe shoe size charts -- Preparing and caring for pointe shoes -- Shoe accessories -- The shoe supervisors -- Profiles of pointe shoemakers and sellers -- Pointe shoe designers -- Basics of teaching pointe -- Pointe training in higher education -- Profiles of pointe training methods -- Sample pointe classes -- Pointe-related injuries and their remedies -- Tools for treating and preventing pointe-related injuries -- Conversations on pointe. |
| Summary |
A thorough examination of ballet pointe shoes and pointe techniques, giving advice on how to select the best fit, care for and custom-order shoes. Includes discussions of pointe readiness, technique, injuries, remedies, medical and therapy facilities. |
| Subject |
Ballet dancing.
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Ballet slippers.
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Ballet dancing. (OCoLC)fst00826049
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Ballet slippers. (OCoLC)fst00826065
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| Added Author |
Schlesinger, Sarah, 1947- author.
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| ISBN |
9780871273987 (paperback) |
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0871273985 (paperback) |
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