Pointe technique helped by the use of gel pad protectors on specific problem spots or using pads to surround the toes. Ingrown nails can result from ill-fitting shoes. Other common injuries: Pointe technique Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns "pointe work", in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. A dancer is said to be "en pointe" when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be "en pointe" when touching the floor, even when not bearing
Shoe Carnival and distribution center. Shoe Carnival's headquarters are now located in a new building at Cross Pointe Commerce Center on the east side of Evansville. The company's distribution center was built on Indiana 57 just north of the city. The company moved to online sales in 2012, by which time 352 stores were in operation, predominantly in the Midwest. In October of that same year, General Merchandise Manager Sifford was promoted to Chief Executive Officer when former CEO Mark Lemond, who had been with the company since 1987, stepped down for reasons of health. Sifford remained CEO in 2018. Shoe Carnival