When a ballerina points the toes, this is known as plantar flexion.
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They use special point shoes
dorsiflexion
Yes, the Pointe shoe is padded. With layers of cloth and glue, the toe is padded so the ballerina can stand on it like a platform.
She is known as a prima ballerina.
They were made by Marie Taglioni, the first ballerina to dance on her toes.