Yes. Flexibility is the ability to move a joint through it's complete range of movement and the degree of flexibility is specific to each joint. Flexibility is very important to avoid injuries during activities. Also, a lot of things Ballet dancers do require flexibility. You can become better at everything from arabesques to leaps with more flexibility.
However you don't necessarily need to be flexible to start ballet. Improving flexibility is relatively easy compared to improving strength or extension or turnout.
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a ballet shoe may be made from soft leather, canvas, or satin, and have flexible, thin soles. Ballet shoes must fit very closely to the foot, for safety and to retain maximum flexibility.
ballet dancer Paloma Herrera is about 5'3" (160cm)
Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards was created in 2003.