 The pointe book.
Author: Barringer, Janice & Schlesinger Sarah Published: 2004 The only book of its kind, this expanded second edition of The Pointe Book provides a comprehensive guide to dancing on pointe - anatomy, history, technique, choosing and buying shoes - along with current research on hundreds of contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. The basics of pointe readiness, pointe technique, different pointe methods, and the history of dancing on pointe are discussed; and there is an extensive reference section to pointe related injuries, their remedies, and medical and therapy facilities. The authors also provide eight authoritative pointe class syllabi for teachers and students, from the School of American Ballet's first day on pointe to American Ballet Theatre School's advanced class. And in the final chapter twelve ballerinas talk about their shoes and how they found the perfect fit. |
