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Browse through the galleries of some of our favorite American Ballet Competition photos:

2016 Photo Gallery
2014 Photo Gallery
2012 ABC Photo Gallery

ABC Official Photographer is Jennifer Kersten Maas.

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Why darn your pointe shoes? Victoria Jaiani shares her tips & secrets: ... See MoreSee Less

Trade Secrets: Victoria Jaiani's Tips for Darning Pointe Shoes

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Why darn your pointe shoes? The Joffrey Ballet's Victoria Jaiani finds that darning gives her shoes a slightly bigger platform and harder tip, and helps them last longer through demanding ballets. We asked her to share her secrets with us.Photo by Quinn WhartonJaiani's Tools• A straight needle. "I ....

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Five Dangerous Mistakes on Pointe

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Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee shares advice on five common yet dangerous mistakes that she sees dancers make while on pointe from curling their toes inside their shoes to the ever-controversial hyperextension.

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This lovely young dancer is Jade Mariscal, age 16. She studies at the Academia de Danzas Steps in San Francisco, Panama. She won 1st Place in the Division III Ballet category (age 15-18) at the recent 2017 American Ballet Competition. Bravo Jade! ... See MoreSee Less

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Tip: Squat jumps are great for working out your quads and sustaining your leaps while dancing! ... See MoreSee Less

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Ask Amy: The Caffeine Question

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How can I wean myself off my coffee fix without experiencing headaches and crankiness that will disrupt my rehearsal process? —Lauryn Trust me, I know the feeling—I love my morning coffee! However, caffeine is a habit-forming stimulant. Drinking excessive amounts, whether in coffee or other beverage...

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