1.   Amid the jumble of ideas, the slides and splits to the floor versus the toe work, there was, as usual, some admirably fierce dancing.

2.   Her toe work is firm and makes her secure in her balances and pirouettes.

3.   Jennifer Gelfand, as the shorter stepsister, stood out for her assertive toe work and authority.

4.   Once her toe work is stronger, it will enhance her already extraordinary performance.

5.   Pascale van Kipnis made the effort show while Elizabeth Walker, with her dazzling toe work, stood out with Michele Gifford, grandly forceful in the harp solo.

6.   Steps as such and toe work do not interest Spuck.

7.   The toe work is wondrously uncluttered, but there is a use of torso, head and arms that is more active than seen in the last few decades.

8.   There is stronger, perfectly centered toe work among the women, while body placement, with outstanding line, receives new emphasis.

9.   Toe work is minimal, and as the music turns turbulent, Ms. Tuthill leaps with splayed fingers thrust in front and back.

10.   Woetzel was comparatively subdued but Ms. Hlinka gave a sterling performance, with her stunning leaps and toe work.