When you picture a ballerina, what do you see: A tutu skirt, elegant posture and maybe pointe shoes? Pirouette into the world of ballet with us as we explore the beauty and purpose of pointe shoes ...

Black ballerinas are demanding to see more pointe shoes that match their skin color. Although the industry has made progress in terms of meeting the needs of Black ballerinas, the dancers say it ...

Pointe shoes, which generally cost upwards of $100, only last for about 10 hours of dancing, Taylor Key said. The makeup makes the shoes die, or wear down, faster, she added.

A look behind the curtain at the first in-person pointe shoe fitting for the Pacific Northwest Ballet School since 2019.

The program features the unexpected and emotionally charged "Petrichor," alongside the joyful, western-inspired ballet "The Devil Wears Pointe Shoes," created in collaboration with Park City ...

Thus, Copeland is fighting for more skin tones in the pointe shoe emojis. “In an era where Apple showcases diversity across its emoji spectrum, why is the pointe shoe left behind?