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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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!
I remember these days. I danced for 13 years....I loved it, but my feet have paid the price.
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 !!!!!
hey Debbie, is your last name Downer? Because you're kind of being one.
Debby, here's a news flash for ya about your opinion, IT SUCKS.
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I have virtually no understanding of the Ballet. However, I have an understanding of athleticism. These ladies are incredible and dedicated athletes.
People have bones. If you're fit, and you bend, and you stretch your skin, you SHOULD see bones. Totally healthy. Don't buy into the hype so much.
Agreed. And you can often tell the difference between extremely fit and unhealthy thin because the unhealthy thin ones also tend to have arms and legs that are skin and bones, and you can count most of their ribs and vertebrae... Starving yourself burns muscle after the fat is gone. This dancer still has healthy tone, you just barely see her ribs in that position, etc. She's very lithe but she looks healthy.
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It's true that ballerinas are thin but you can see vertebrae on most people. It's normal. If seeing pics of thin women offends then don't look at galleries of ballet photos!!!
Ballet should be made an Olympic sport. Dancers have bodies that are as conditioned as any gymnast. Ballet could replace Curling.
I'd love to see what your figure would be like Debbie if you did 45 hours of dancing a week... (And no, that number isn't a lie) 5 days of 6 hours rehearsals. +5 evening Shows of 3 hours and for some, another 6 hours on a Saturday for matinee and evening show.
I am an over weight 71 yr old disabled male but can still do that but not for long or I would lock in that position.
Just wait till you're 69!.....I'll see myself out.
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Debbie, you are one of the worst cases of jealousy-driven bitterness I have ever seen. The only worse one is my sister-in-law, who hopefully will fall off a cliff headfirst sometime (and is also named Debbie). Try calming the hell down and dealing with the fact that Mommy couldn't pay for your ballet classes. She was probably too busy paying for your food.
Debbie, why are you such a conceited horrible mudblood of a human? Everyone is getting mad at you and the only reason for that is because your causing this madness. These people work so hard every day, and you are doing nothing. Your comments are from 4 years ago, and your still doing nothing. I'm sorry if your life has been horrible, but take a look around, because there is more to people than meets the eye. Being a dancer is one of the most stressful jobs in the world, and what do you do? You post the worst and horrible comments. You should just ask yourself, why am I doing this? Because you need an answer.
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Wow. I just sat here and read all these comments I still find it surprising that there are so many uninformed people in this world. Twyla, btw, I absolutely love your name, your response if wonderful. When I saw these pictures all I could think of was how hard they work for something they love.
If this was a drawing, I would say the figure is not realistic. Mesmerizing photo and posture.
It is a beautiful but I can't help but think of the pain involved with their love. So stunning. :)
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......
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.
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.
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.)
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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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
Great to see ballet recognised for the powerful art form that is. Great too to see dancers these days being admired for their strength.
These are really powerful photos which can give me a large strength to face to life. Thx a lot. Cheap-Huma...Wigs-1.jpg 
Beautiful photos of strong graceful athletes. Some male ballet dancers in the original photos would also have been nice.
I love ballet and dance. These photos only made me appreciate it so much more. Thank you.
.impressive. beautiful. inspiring. HAPPY BALLET day to all these great people.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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Think you miss the point, I doubt for the dancers it is all about entertaining others
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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.
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.)
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... 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
Great to see ballet recognised for the powerful art form that is. Great too to see dancers these days being admired for their strength.
These are really powerful photos which can give me a large strength to face to life. Thx a lot. Cheap-Huma...Wigs-1.jpg
Beautiful photos of strong graceful athletes. Some male ballet dancers in the original photos would also have been nice.
I love ballet and dance. These photos only made me appreciate it so much more. Thank you.
.impressive. beautiful. inspiring. HAPPY BALLET day to all these great people.
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.
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.
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... 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.
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... Think you miss the point, I doubt for the dancers it is all about entertaining others
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