Balanchine Essays - The Pointe Technique
Synopsis
Toward the latter part of his life, George Balanchine talked about creating a "dictionary" of his technique, a visual reference for the students of ballet. The George Balanchine Foundation has helped to fulfill his wish by producing 'The Balanchine Essays". This part is about Pointe Technique.
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