How many ballet dancers dance on stage?

Is it true that all ballet dancers are womens?

No its not true at all. There are many famous male ballet dancers.

How many years do professional ballet dancers dance?

Until they begin to find what they are doing too hard and it becomes dangerous for them to continue. This happens quite early on as ballet takes a lot of hard work and strength which usually only the younger dancers can provide. Also, many ballet dancers get arthritis from using their bodies in a way that it was not designed for. The average age that a ballet dancer will retire is about 25 - 35, depending on the general health and fitness of the dancer. After this however, many dancers go on to teach ballet until the usual age of retirement, 60 - 65.

Who is the most famous ballet choreographer?

George Balanchine was probably the most famous ballet choreographer. He created many original works that ballet companies still dance today. His works are complex and challenging for the dancers who dance in them. He choreographed his own version of the Nutcracker and he helped found the New York City Ballet.

Where are some dance schools in Winnipeg that one can apply to become a ballet dancer?

In Winnipeg, there are a few application only ballet schools. One of the more popular ones, is The Royal Ballet. It has many dancers from many different countries around the world.

Can ballet be performed by men and women?

Yes, there are many male ballet ballet dancers; such a Mikhail Baryshnikov.

How many ballet dancers are allowed in a ballet school?

Well, it depends on the school limit.

What are the most famous academys of dance in the world?

There are many dance academies where famous choreographers and dancers are found. Some are American Ballet Theater, Jose Limon dance company, Royal Academy of Dance, Parsons Dance Company, and Alvin Ailey.

Who is the best ballet dancer?

one of the best ballet dancers i think is Darcey Bussell but the are many other bnallet dancers that could and may be better than her =}

How do male ballet dancers dance?

First of all, they are not called ballerinas they are called just ballet dancers. They wear flat ballet dance shoes and never pointe shoes. They do many turns and jumps. The male ballet dancers are called "danseurs." It's the original French expression. The female equivalent is "danseuses." "Ballerina" means the female star of the company--the PRINCIPAL. IN ITALY.And also, the term "ballerino" is a real expression--it means the male star of the company--THE PRINCIPAL. IN ITALY.And yes, they pre-dominantly dance in flat slippers (no Pointes) and do mostly leaps, jumps, pirouettes and only demi-Pointe. They tend to look strong, graceful and dominant. Very bravura. A delicate type of masculinity. And let's not forget the most important thing they do--lugging the woman up and down the stage. Giving her more support than the Pointe shoes she's wearing.

How many pros do ballet?

There are countless numbers of professional ballet dancers in may different professional ballet companies all across the world.

Why do ballet dancers wear what they do?

This depeneds on if you're talking about a proffessional ballet dancer and a training ballet dancer. Both wear nude pink tights and a leotard. Some dancers also wear skirts over their leotards. The only time a tutu is worn is during a ballet (like Swan Lake) or sometimes basic colored classical (or pancake) tutus are worn suring rehearsal and/or for dancers in ballet trainee programs Houston Ballet II and the San Francisco Ballet trainee program. Short leg warmers are sometimes worn/allowed during the colder months and are almost always only allowed during barre work. Dancers ALWAYS ALWAYS have small neat hair buns. Dancers wear soft pink ballet slippers, and advanced dancers and female proffessional dancers wear pointe shoes (shoes that support you when you are dancing on your toes.) A proffessional ballet dancer is a member of a proffessional ballet company like the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington. These dancers are extremley talented. Their mornings consist of the basic company class and then it's followed by ballet rehearsals. Proffessional dancers dance for about 7 hours a day 6 days a week. A ballet dancer in training attends ballet class several hours a day to perfect his or her ballet technique so, that at age 17 or 18 they are ready to join a proffessional ballet company and pass the ballet company audition. This is extremley hard work and it never gets "easy". Female ballet dancers with very, very strong ballet technique, alignment, and balance who are at LEAST 12 years old do pointe work. In the summer ballet dancers training to become proffessionals attend ballet summer intensives like Boston Ballet's Summer Dance Inetnsive. Ballet dancers also perform in ballets like The Nutcracker and Giselle,and sometimes copete in BALLET competitions like Youth America Grand Prix, Jackson International Ballet Competition, and Prix de Lausanne. Dnacers on track for proffessional ballet career also attend a proffessional ballet school that is linked to a proffesional ballet company by age 15, however they've had many years with a pre-proffessional ballet school before that.

How many men dance ballet?

many