Expert: Connie - 4/26/2008

Question
hi

my dance teacher gave me an assignement on what does it take to be a professional in the performing arts and i have chosen professional ballet dancer and i am  having trouble finding enough information to be able to complete it

hope you can help

thanks heaps
paige

Answer
Wow.  I'm not sure if i can put everything it takes into this one response.  I'll try to give you the best information i can. =]

Most profession ballet dancers train from a young age, like nine or ten.  They take class at least once 6 or 7 days a week.  Girls must take pointe class as well.  To be a professional ballet dancer you must have a good stage presence, the technical ability to do steps that are choreographed, the correct body type (thin and muscular), and the endurance and hard work to make it through the many rehearsals and performances.  Basically, a dancer must be extremely dedicated to their art form and very disciplined to keep their body in tip top shape for performing.

If there are any other specific questions you have i'm totally willing to help!