Why are ballet dancers so thin?

Asked by Last Modified  

1 Answer

Follow 1
Answer

Please enter your answer

Educationalist with 4 yrs of experience as social scientist.

The average height of an American ballerina is about 5 foot 2 inches to 5 foot 8 inches. In correspondence to height, weight would ideally range from 85 to 130 lbs. Just by analyzing those numbers, ballerina's body mass indexes are expected to be considerably less than the average women's BMI.
Comments

Related Questions

Where did Bharatanatyam originate?
Bharatanatyam, an ancient Indian classical dance form, originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Thanjavur district, and is also known as "Sadir" or "Dasi Attam"
Profile Photo
Deepak
0 0
View Comments5
Whate is different is dance and music
Expression of feelings through different organs of our body. One needs the energy of the whole body and other needs the energy of the vocal box. But, these both are highly used for expression of feelings...
Profile Photo
Patel
1 0
View Comments6
Are fat men welcome at dance classes?
Yes fat man is performed dance classes.
Profile Photo
Rakesh
0 0
View Comments5
How could I improve my dancing?
By practising more and more.
Profile Photo
Gowrikanth
0 0
View Comments6

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons




Quick Tip for the dancers to Stay Healthy
Sanjay Kumar's quick tips for dancers to stay Healthy To be a good dancer one should first of all develop high self-esteem. Have complete control over your body, mind and emotions. Consider...
X

Xlnc Dance Company

1 0
View Comments0

Why It Is Important To Have Indian Classical Dance In Education?
Each dance has unique steps (even if many Bollywood choreographers like to combine different styles), and far from being random, these steps have very significant meanings. Bharatanatyam is a traditional...
Profile Photo

Recommended Articles

There could be many reasons to take up a dance class. You may want to groove in the wedding ceremony or simply like to learn a special dance form. Whatever may the reason be, finding the right dance teacher is essential. Dance is a way to express joy and at the same time enjoy rhythm and music. Although there are many...

Read full article >

We all accept that Indian classical dance forms are originated from diverse parts of the country and it is firmly rooted in the Sanskrit Hindu text called Natya Shastra.  In Indian culture, classical dance plays an important role as it helps reflect the mythological stories from time to time. Today, the Indian classical...

Read full article >

Balle Balle! This very sound at once has got the potentiality to lift our spirit the very moment we hear it. Bhangra is one of India's most popular dance forms, which has got worldly acclamation and a special position in the international dancing platform. This folk dance originating from the North-Western part of India...

Read full article >

India’s cultural arena is very rich. Not only does it have 8 classical dances, but nearly 90 different types of folk and tribal dances. Each state has a unique folk style. These arts do not have any written history of their origin, but have been passed down through word of mouth and by learning through mass performances. It...

Read full article >

Looking for Dance classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you