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"En pointe" refers to dancing in pointe shoes. Non-pointe Ballet shoes are demi-pointe shoes, and the dancing is "en demi-pointe".

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What is it called when you stand on your toes in ballet?

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What is dancing on tips of toes called in ballet?

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What is a french word you use in ballet?

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Can you go en pointe at 12?

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How old do you have to be to dance ballet?

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