[Natasha chuckles at the pantomime. He gets the point across, even if they can't actually point their toes like this.]

That sounds like the same thing, or at least something similar. Russian ballet is something of a cultural point of pride.

[She extends one arm, curved just so. The fins running from wrist to elbow give it a different shape, accenting the form.

It's her way of agreeing.]

Though men don't usually dance on their toes, and don't have to be as flexible. They do have to do a lot of heavy lifting and throwing.