The Pointe Book, 4th Edition

  The Pointe Book, 4th Edition by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger offers insight about all things Pointe! When is a dancer ready to go on pointe? How do I find the best medical care? What is the latest in pointe shoes and pointe shoe fitting and care? This book answers these questions and many others, taking the mystery out of a confusing field. 480 Pages.   NEW to this edition: Innovative ideas for preparing and caring for shoes, sewing on ribbons and elastic, dyeing, and extending the life of shoes. The latest and best information about pointe shoe fitting by experts. Completely new chapter on sample pointe classes from the country’s most experienced pointe masters. Expanded section on men on pointe. Extensively revised medical section: a complete list of problems that plague pointe dancers, how to treat them, and advice from and referrals to orthopedists, physiatrists, osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors across the country. Exciting new interviews with today’s