Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-296) and index.
Contents
A brief history of pointe dancing -- The foot and the pointe shoemaking process -- The pointe shoe fitting process -- Size charts -- Preparing and caring for pointe shoes -- Shoe accessories -- The shoe master -- Profiles of pointe shoemakers and sellers -- Pointe shoe characteristics -- Basic of teaching pointe -- Profiles of pointe training methods -- Sample pointe classes -- Pointe-related injuries and their remedies -- Conversations on pointe.