Pointedly, her work keeps her on her toes (9)
I believe the answer is:
ballerina
This clue could be a double definition.
'pointedly' is the first definition.
The answer and definition are not the same part of speech. However, I know that 'pointedly' relates to this answer.
'her work keeps her on her toes' is the second definition.
(cryptic definition)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ballerina that I've seen before include "She dances to a rain bell" , "Pavlova?" , "girl from the Kirov?" , "She's a classical dancer" , "agile performer" .)