Long, grueling rehearsal sequences that show the evolution of a prima ballerina.

Alina uses a proprietary "Papercrete" paste (a mix of traditional newspaper paste and micro-cellulose fibers). This makes the lighter than a traditional European shoe but harder than an Asian import shoe. The box is designed to last roughly 12 to 16 hours of studio use—shorter than a Gaynor Minden, but significantly longer than a standard paste shoe.

While Alina Balletstar 96 focuses on the visual "star" quality of dance, professional ballerinas like emphasize the rigorous daily grind required to maintain that image. According to Sadler’s Wells , a "ballet star" routine includes: