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A 'pointe' to make
The “En Pointe!” exhibit at the National Museum of Dance features entries to the museum’s Pointe Shoe Decorating Contest. Sophie Nguyentran of Orange Park, Fla., painted these winning “Around the World” shoes with images of Egypt’s pyramids and the Eiffel Tower. (photo courtesy of The National Dance Museum)
Molly Feldbush of Jarrettsville, Md., was inspired by her father’s car hobby for “Check Pointe.” (photo courtesy of The National Dance Museum)
“Precious Metal” pointe shoes were designed by Lindsay Miakisz from Ballston Spa. (photo courtesy of The National Dance Museum)
The “En Pointe!” exhibit at the National Museum of Dance features all 75 entries in the museum’s Pointe Shoe Decorating Contest. Alliza Charbonneau, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, was inspired by French Impressionism for her “Degas Emulation.” (photo courtesy of The National Dance Museum)
