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toe pointing

[/toʊ ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/]
noun
apontamento de pés
1. A ballet technique where the dancer extends the foot and leg in a pointed position, creating a straight line from hip to toe
Proper toe pointing requires years of practice and strengthening of the ankle muscles.
O apontamento correto de pés requer anos de prática e fortalecimento dos músculos do tornozelo.
2. The act of extending the toes downward and outward in a ballet or dance movement
The instructor emphasized the importance of toe pointing in the basic positions.
A instrutora enfatizou a importância do apontamento de pés nas posições básicas.
Synonyms
foot pointingen pointe techniqueplantar flexion
Antonyms
flexingdorsiflexion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apontamento de pés
standard term used in dance instruction
Portugal
extensão dos pés
alternative phrasing emphasizing extension rather than pointing

Related Idioms & Phrases

on pointe
ballet position
foot extension
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