laurel on pointe is a ballet and  lifestyle blog born out of a love for ballet and writing. Here, I share my experience of coming back to the barre in my 20s, alongside light-hearted chats about all things pointe shoes, training and ballet books. If that’s your jam, grab a matcha and enjoy the reads!

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Hi there! I am Laura, an Italian linguist, polyglot, and adult ballet dancer living in Finland. After leaving ballet in my childhood, I found my way back to the barre at age 25 in Finland - and it felt like coming home. Ballet has ever since become a meaningful part of my daily life..