June 28, 2006
Pointe Shoes
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These ballet shoes have two important structural features that allow a dancer to dance on the tips of her toes, or en pointe. The box, a section of stiffened satin, traditionally supported by burlap and glue, encases and supports the dancer's toes. The end of the box is flattened into a platform, upon which the she balances. The shank runs along the length of the dancer's sole and provides support to the arch of her foot. What is the shank typically made of?
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