Get to the Pointe

When ballet gets broadcasted on television, there's a formula and we know it now.  Take an outstanding ballerina human, give them some non dancers. Teach and/or challenge them to do some ballet, then throw them into some pointe shoes. Attempt to go en pointe so they feel some pain, laugh, teach them a few 8 counts of choreography - usually from The Nutcracker. And make lots of jokes in between. So we know this format, and we keep watching it. When done well, it can be lighthearted, informational, and sweet. But at what pointe does a fun gimmick turn into...

Here we go... Josephine reacts to the ballet internet, part TWENTY-SIX. That's older than half of our viewership.  Pointe shoe asmr, ballet jokes, studio memes, gorgeous dancing, and more! Including, a slight roast on Josephine. But why??? What beef could the internet have with our beloved pointe shoe fairy? Guess ya gotta watch to find out!

How do you define artistry?  The internet has LOVED seeing a more circus-y take on ballet and pointe shoes. However, some claim that it's just tricks and acrobatics, and not art. Is it possible for both to exist at the same time?  In this reaction, Josephine looks at more content of this sort of genre and brings this discussion up. What do you think?

When you think about it, pointe shoe hacks are actually DIY customizations - dancers take note for your resumés!  In this episode of Josephine reacts to the ballet internet, we take another look at some popular solutions for pointe shoe problems. It's a love-hate relationship. On one end, pointe shoes allow dancers to do the impossible: to dance on their toes and appear like they are floating. On the other end, pointe shoes have a human component in their industry, making them inconsistent. It's special and a little annoying. But we love pointe shoes all the same! Leave it to...

Is our Ballet Tik Tok series older than you??? It's Episode 25 of Pointe Shoe Fitter Reacts! What will be in store this time?  Beautiful dancing, memes, relatable ballet jokes, cute baby ballerinas, and a little bit of ballet trauma of course. How long will this series go until? As long as the ballet internet keeps creating, we'll keep reacting!