Sore muscles and blistering feet is just the beginning of
being a professional ballerina. While some might say, ballet is not a sport Tor
Constantino begs to differ Ballet is a sport/ A sport is a physical exertion and skill. Ballet is a
physical exertion and skill making it a sport. Professional ballerinas spend
countless hours starting at an early age training to become the best ballerina
they can. It starts with 30 minute classes at age three and progresses from
there by the time these women and men are professional they are dancing 40 plus
hours a week. This form of ballet is more than just a sport, it is an art.
The pressure that is put on ballet dancer is far too extreme.
From an early age these girls and boys are pressured to look a certain way. They
are told what to eat and when to eat if their true goal is to become a
professional. They are pouring their whole life into a profession that will
pick apart their body and appearance at every available opportunity. So why are
these kids still wanting to become professional ballerinas? Misty Copeland is a
great inspiration for ballerinas around the world. She does not let the typical
ballet body stop her from doing what she loves, performing. Misty Copeland
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