Pointe (magazine) Pointe (magazine) Pointe is an international magazine aimed toward ballet dancers and students. "Pointe" covers international news on company debuts, competition results, and rising stars. "Pointe" also offers reviews, company profiles, a calendar of events, ballet oriented shopping guides as well as guides for ballet programs, auditions, and higher education. The website offers a blog and an online store with the option to purchase back issues. Virginia Johnson was formerly "Pointe"'s editor. Macfadden Performing Arts Media acquired "Pointe" with the purchase of Lifestyle Media, Inc. in 2006. Macfadden's dance magazines were sold to Frederic M. Seegal, an investment banker with
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