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Why do all ballet dancers have to be so small?
If i am overweight, what are my chances of dancing with a top ballet company. I have greay skill in ballet.But, i need advice on how to either lose weight or tone up?
Ballet dancers are very thin because thin limbs appear longer on stage. Ballet is all about length, and the thinner the dancer, the longer she appears.
If you want to dance with a top ballet company you will have to look similar to the other dancers in that company. They will not hire a dancer that does not fit with the corps de ballet.
There are dance companies out there that feature dancers who are heavier than average ballet dancers, however. If you have the technique and the talent, you can definately have a career!
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