"Provides a brief history of pointe dancing; features comprehensive information about the processes of making, fitting, preparing, and caring for pointe shoes, with profiles of shoemakers and sellers, and size charts; examines pointe teaching and training techniques; and looks at pointe-related injuries and their treatments."
"Studies the development of pointe shoes and the technique of pointe dancing, an artistic innovation that allowed female dancers to carry ballet to new heights of virtuosity"
"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."
"Studies the development of pointe shoes and the technique of pointe dancing, an artistic innovation that allowed female dancers to carry ballet to new heights of virtuosity."
"Studies the development of pointe shoes and the technique of pointe dancing, an artistic innovation that allowed female dancers to carry ballet to new heights of virtuosity."@en

The pointe book : shoes, training & technique