What does an ideal ballet company look for in dancers?
like: height, weight, feet, body type etc
companies like Boston Ballet, ABT, the NYC ballet...
What does an ideal ballet company look for in dancers?opera singerI'll tell you for both male and female, just in case you were wondering for both.
Female:
Height -- 5 ft 2 inch. to 5ft 8 inch.
Weight -- 85-115 lbs
Long neck in proportion to rest of body
Small bust
Narrow hips
Small posterior
Slim thighs that appear to be about the same width as the calves
Thin ankles and long feet
Small head
Slightly sloping shoulders that are wider than hips
Straight back and slim waistline, with torso neither too long nor too short in proportion to rest of body
Long arms and hands
Long, straight legs with slight hyper-extension and minimal visible muscular bulk
Well-arched foot with toes approximately the same length
Natural "turn-out"
Long achilles tendon for deep demi-plié
Flexible lower back for arabesques and backbends
Well-stretched hamstrings for high extension
Squared-off toes for better distribution of the weight en pointe.
Male:
Height -- 5 ft 9 inch. to 6 ft 2 inch.
Weight -- 135-165 lbs
Straight back and slim waistline
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