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How ridiculous, that the top answer here is that Ballet dancers are not short. They are demonstrably short, and considerably shorter than the non-dancer population. In fact, many ballerinas have been rejected as students for already being too tall for admission to schools at age 10.
Nureyev was 5'8" and Barishnikov was only 5'5". Given that most schools do not admit tall students, there is obviously self-selection. But also is the issue that the spongiform ends of the long bones are more rapidly turned to fused states when impact pressure is applied. Gymnasts have the same issue. Gymnasts are self-selecting for slight builds, but the impact of their leaps and jumps cause bones to stop elongating sooner than they might without such impact pressure. So it is a combination of smaller stature children undertaking behaviors that inhibit long bone elongation.
Alice Schmid
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∙ 12y agoballet dancers arent short. its better if they are tall. they have good posture if they are tall!
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Who is the patron saint of ballet dancers?
St. Vitus was the patron saint of ballet dancers.
What do ballet dancers eat?
All of the dancers i know includinig myself eat normally. Maybe if you are a professional you might try to eat healthier but nothing specific.
Who would dance to ballet?
Ballet Dancers
Who is fitter ballet dancers or rugby players?
ballet dancers are sorry its clear that they are as test have proved this
What shoes do ballet dancers wear?
Ballet dancers wear Ballet Shoes which are mainly soft pink and sometimes have a ribbon to secure them
Who is the patron saint of ballet dancers?
St. Vitus was the patron saint of ballet dancers.
What do ballet dancers eat?
All of the dancers i know includinig myself eat normally. Maybe if you are a professional you might try to eat healthier but nothing specific.
What is a tutu?
A tutu is a short, decorative, often frilly, outer skirt worn by ballet dancers.
Who would dance to ballet?
Ballet Dancers
Who is fitter ballet dancers or rugby players?
ballet dancers are sorry its clear that they are as test have proved this
What shoes do ballet dancers wear?
Ballet dancers wear Ballet Shoes which are mainly soft pink and sometimes have a ribbon to secure them
What do ballet dancers wear on stage?
A tutu, which means a short, full skirt. Or it depends on what the theme of your dance is.
Is it true that all ballet dancers are womens?
No its not true at all. There are many famous male ballet dancers.
What is the middle of the money ballet dancers make?
Ballet dancers are paid $15,000-$30,000 US dollars on average annually. However this depends on the level of the company and its prestige, and the position you hold in the company. For example, dancers at American Ballet Theatre make more money than dancers at the Portland Ballet Company. Also, principal dancers will make much more than dancers in the corps de ballet.
Why do ballet dancers have to be so thin?
Ballet dancers dont have to be thin. However in order to gain the flexibility and physical strength for ballet, you do have to be very fit.
What is group of ballet dancers called?
Corps de Ballet
Can you be a 'little' ballet dancer?
If by little you mean short and petite then yes. There are many short dancers out there that are actually really good. If ballet is something you want to do, just really do your best and if you are good it wont matter what size you are.
