Like you said, and I agree, pointe work doesnt necessarily accentuate where a Male Dancer (Mancer 8^) is typically very stong. The male dancers character shows in his leaps, jumps, and lifts I agree.
Seemingly, every ballet I have seen (which are not many, I can count them on my thumbs 8^) the man assists in showing off the woman for a large majority of the dance.
Just a little investigation as to "who" has tried it and what they thought, how it was received etcetra.
Thanks for your input.
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