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The Cost Of Applause: 77 Pics To Celebrate Ballet Day
There's a good reason why Titanic's Rose couldn't stay on her toes longer than she did. It's damn hard! Those pink silk shoes hide black nails, swollen wounds, and deformed toes. It takes much more than 8 wiki steps to become a swan.
Today is Ballet Day, so Bored Panda compiled a list featuring ballet dancers to admire their strength and grace.
While there is no record of the inaugural Ballet Day celebration, there are two explanations why it's celebrated on February 7. Ballet was introduced to the United States on February 7, 1827 at the Bowery Theatre. Also, February 7, 1668 was the day when the Dutch Prince William III danced in the premiere of the “Ballet of Peace.”
Are you a ballet dancer yourself? Share your experience in the comments, or upload your pics to the list!
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LindaCottleHodge 9 years ago
My Granddaughter, in picture, took 14 years of ballet and has the toes and bunions to prove it. Those shoes are cement in the toes and the covering on their toes is a thin gel layer. They are true athletes and graceful ones!
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DanielleBrown 9 years ago
I remember these days. I danced for 13 years....I loved it, but my feet have paid the price.
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LindaWendling 9 years ago
I once wore holes straight through the box of mine....... concrete is not a good dancing surface, but it the only way to pirouette in the rain !!!!!
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TwylaRisby 9 years ago
hey Debbie, is your last name Downer? Because you're kind of being one.
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TheHandwitch 9 years ago
If this was a drawing, I would say the figure is not realistic. Mesmerizing photo and posture.
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45points
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TrillianEsposito 9 years ago
It is a beautiful but I can't help but think of the pain involved with their love. So stunning. :)
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NatalieHicks 9 years ago
It is if you have a condition called Ehlers Danlos syndrome.
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MeganEmberson 9 years ago
To a ballerina the pain is nothing compared to the passion for the beautiful art of dance. As a former ballerina these pictures bring me to tears, seeing the beauty in every pose. It is not an art for everyone and unfortunatley it does go under appreciated by people like yourself
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AmandaBlanton 9 years ago
Does Debbie leave any comments that aren't negative?? If you don't like the art and beauty that is ballet, then why are you still viewing this post?? Mom always said, if you can't say something nice......
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NinaGilman-Hawkes 9 years ago
She seems a little young for pointe. I did ballet for many years and my legs weren't deemed strong enough for this until I was about 12, which was the usual age in my ballet school.
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JakeFerguson 9 years ago
Respect to all the dancers out their who push their bodies to the limit and perform with such grace and strength. Amazing what they can do.
RichardDiser 9 years ago
That Debbie girl should probably quit commenting. Somehow she manages to cover every article she voices her opinion on in a thick layer of s**t. (Also, if you're reading this, Debbie darling, NO ONE is entitled to their opinion. Complete fallacy.)
PeterNewton 9 years ago
I only see one comment from "Debbie" and it is far from "s**t". Nor do I see any reason for your negative view of her. What is sauce etc... "NO ONE is entitled to their opinion. Complete fallacy." Applies to you too, Richard Diser.
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KristinaSmead 9 years ago
Even tho dancers beat their bodies up something fierce to us its worth it u dont even realize it at the time cuz u love what u do so much u would do it all over again if u had the chance i know i would to move and tell emotions or stories thru dance is our art just like any other artist out there
AngelaMonk 9 years ago
Great to see ballet recognised for the powerful art form that is. Great too to see dancers these days being admired for their strength.
BellTaby 9 years ago
These are really powerful photos which can give me a large strength to face to life. Thx a lot. Cheap-Huma...Wigs-1.jpg 
MaureenSullivan 9 years ago
Beautiful photos of strong graceful athletes. Some male ballet dancers in the original photos would also have been nice.
MarjorieFabian 9 years ago
I love ballet and dance. These photos only made me appreciate it so much more. Thank you.
RitaAldorino 9 years ago
.impressive. beautiful. inspiring. HAPPY BALLET day to all these great people.
GraceBarclay 9 years ago
Thank you for the beautiful portrayal of these dancers; from the youngest to the most senior they all have a breathtaking talent. I think they are wonderful.
VikiThurman 9 years ago
I love the photos, but I do not like the title. Artists do art because the art demands to be expressed and for the joy of doing it, not for attention or applause.
AnnaTurner 9 years ago
Agreed. I had a 30 year dance career and it was never once about applause. I find the title offensive. Thanks for your comment.
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MunizaTariq 9 years ago
Never did find ballet appealing anyway...I find it strange seeing people on their toes.....makes no sense. The dancers must have a strong masochistic streak in them.
AnneLittle 9 years ago
I trained as a ballet dancer for 12 years. I am 57 years old and my body went back to the non dancer body WITHOUT any permanent damage at all. It taught me about discipline, commitment, creativity and athleticism like no other. To this day, I still use what I learned in ballet, in other forms of creativity, and I take care of my body better than when I danced. Everything one does has a pro and con aspect. What I learned as a dancer has been a plus.
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QuynhNguyen 9 years ago
Think you miss the point, I doubt for the dancers it is all about entertaining others
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JakeFerguson 9 years ago
Respect to all the dancers out their who push their bodies to the limit and perform with such grace and strength. Amazing what they can do.
RichardDiser 9 years ago
That Debbie girl should probably quit commenting. Somehow she manages to cover every article she voices her opinion on in a thick layer of s**t. (Also, if you're reading this, Debbie darling, NO ONE is entitled to their opinion. Complete fallacy.)
PeterNewton 9 years ago
I only see one comment from "Debbie" and it is far from "s**t". Nor do I see any reason for your negative view of her. What is sauce etc... "NO ONE is entitled to their opinion. Complete fallacy." Applies to you too, Richard Diser.
Load More Replies... KristinaSmead 9 years ago
Even tho dancers beat their bodies up something fierce to us its worth it u dont even realize it at the time cuz u love what u do so much u would do it all over again if u had the chance i know i would to move and tell emotions or stories thru dance is our art just like any other artist out there
AngelaMonk 9 years ago
Great to see ballet recognised for the powerful art form that is. Great too to see dancers these days being admired for their strength.
BellTaby 9 years ago
These are really powerful photos which can give me a large strength to face to life. Thx a lot. Cheap-Huma...Wigs-1.jpg
MaureenSullivan 9 years ago
Beautiful photos of strong graceful athletes. Some male ballet dancers in the original photos would also have been nice.
MarjorieFabian 9 years ago
I love ballet and dance. These photos only made me appreciate it so much more. Thank you.
RitaAldorino 9 years ago
.impressive. beautiful. inspiring. HAPPY BALLET day to all these great people.
GraceBarclay 9 years ago
Thank you for the beautiful portrayal of these dancers; from the youngest to the most senior they all have a breathtaking talent. I think they are wonderful.
VikiThurman 9 years ago
I love the photos, but I do not like the title. Artists do art because the art demands to be expressed and for the joy of doing it, not for attention or applause.
AnnaTurner 9 years ago
Agreed. I had a 30 year dance career and it was never once about applause. I find the title offensive. Thanks for your comment.
Load More Replies... MunizaTariq 9 years ago
Never did find ballet appealing anyway...I find it strange seeing people on their toes.....makes no sense. The dancers must have a strong masochistic streak in them.
AnneLittle 9 years ago
I trained as a ballet dancer for 12 years. I am 57 years old and my body went back to the non dancer body WITHOUT any permanent damage at all. It taught me about discipline, commitment, creativity and athleticism like no other. To this day, I still use what I learned in ballet, in other forms of creativity, and I take care of my body better than when I danced. Everything one does has a pro and con aspect. What I learned as a dancer has been a plus.
Load More Replies... QuynhNguyen 9 years ago
Think you miss the point, I doubt for the dancers it is all about entertaining others
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