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The Pointe Shoe

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 * Toe Box:** The toe box is the most important part of the pointe shoe. It is what holds you up. It includes the platform and vamp. It is made of layers of fabric and glue.
 * Platform:** The platform is the part of the shoe that you dance on. This is the part of the shoe that you dance on. You want to be standing straight on the platform to have an easier time dancing.
 * Vamp:** The vamp is part of the toe box, it is on top of your toe.
 * Pleats:** The pleats are the pleated area of satin that help support your toes.
 * Leather Sole:** The leather sole is used to help support the arch of your foot. It is also known as the shank.
 * Drawstring:** The drawstring is used to make sure that the pointe shoe is snug on your foot, so it doesn't slip off. The pointe shoe should be like a second layer of skin and the drawstring helps assure that.
 * Elastic and Ribbon:** Both the elastic and ribbon are used to help keep your shoe on. They are also to help support you when you are dancing.
 * Shank:** It is in the shoe and sort of like a sole inside the shoe.