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Although most ballerinas tend to have smaller or average sized feet, some ballerinas find that larger feet does not affect the difficulty or the ability to dance.
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The act of point the toes downward?
"Pointing" your feet. The scientific term is "plantar flexion," but most ballerinas just say that they are pointing their feet or toes.
Why do ballerinas have curved feet?
Ballerinas do not necessarily have curved feet. It all depends on the dancer's tendu (i.e foot being pointed). Some dancers have naturally strong and flexible toes and feet, while others have to work to improve their arches in the feet. If you wanted to go on to Pointe, you would have to have extremely strong feet and a good arch. If you want, try this: Point your toes and then you will see that everyone has curved feet, it's just that ballerinas have more developed feet. :) I hope that helps answer your question! - Dottini :P (The Ballet Girl)
What ethnicity are most ballerinas?
The majority are caucasian or east-asian.
What are man ballerinas called?
male ballerinas are called danseurs.
Do you the names of famous ballerinas?
Anna Pavalova and Marie Taglioni were famous ballerinas at the beginning of it all. See the Related Link below for more ballerinas.
The act of point the toes downward?
"Pointing" your feet. The scientific term is "plantar flexion," but most ballerinas just say that they are pointing their feet or toes.
Why do ballerinas have curved feet?
Ballerinas do not necessarily have curved feet. It all depends on the dancer's tendu (i.e foot being pointed). Some dancers have naturally strong and flexible toes and feet, while others have to work to improve their arches in the feet. If you wanted to go on to Pointe, you would have to have extremely strong feet and a good arch. If you want, try this: Point your toes and then you will see that everyone has curved feet, it's just that ballerinas have more developed feet. :) I hope that helps answer your question! - Dottini :P (The Ballet Girl)
What can prevent ballerinas from getting bunions?
When ballerinas were pointe shoes, they protect their feet from bunions by using lamb's wool, toe tape, or silicone, foam, or wool toe pads.
Do most ballerinas swear a lot?
Ballerinas do not swear any more than any other person. It is an individual decision whether to swear or not.
What ethnicity are most ballerinas?
The majority are caucasian or east-asian.
What are man ballerinas called?
male ballerinas are called danseurs.
Which factors most contribute to footprints being either large or small?
Big feet or small feet.
What is the collective noun for ballerina?
The collective nouns are a troupe of ballerinas and a company of ballerinas.
Do you the names of famous ballerinas?
Anna Pavalova and Marie Taglioni were famous ballerinas at the beginning of it all. See the Related Link below for more ballerinas.
Do ballerinas starve to stay fit?
Most ballerinas use a controlled calorie diet and a rigorous practice regimen to maintain their fitness. However, eating disorders can be found among those in that profession.
Who has the most smallest feet?
well it depends do you have small feet
What are the disadvantages of ballet?
often ballerinas feet and ankles are damaged from ponite work and many of them develop eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
