Ballet is an art but it’s not limited there as those that are ballet dancers at a high level are elite athletes wherein they place extreme pressures on their body. Being on this level requires a demanding attitude and hectic schedule. The foot is placed under tremendous pressure added to a special shoe that do not provide any support for the foot so oftentimes during a ballet, and so problems can develop. Mostly the young dancer’s entire dream of dancing on the tip of the toes and it is advisable that they do not do this until they are already skeletally mature.
What is a Ballet?
February 14th, 2010 | Health
