Pointe Technique
A dancer may rise on the toes by passing through demi-pointe, or by springing on to her toes with a small hop. The second method is more common in the Russian method and was first introduced by Enrico Cecchetti.
Modern ballet technique demands the use of both- usually rolling through for adages and springing on pointe in allegros.
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