Ballet Dancers
Are male ballet dancers supposed to be thin as their female counterparts?
I'm 15 (turning 16) 5' 8" and 180lbs. I was wondering if I weigh too much to start ballet (furthermore, do well in it). Cause I noticed that most male ballet dancers are quite thin.
Male ballet dancers must be very fit. More so than most male athletes. They are not as thin as their female counterparts because they need upper body and arm strength for lifting in pas de deux. They cannot have bulky muscle though because they too need to be flexible. They need elongated muscle for a sleek lean line.
As long as you are just doing this for fun as recreational ballet, there are no body requirements. However, having extra weight will make thing harder for you in general. Men as a rule are generally born less flexible then women because of their natural muscle being male.
I suggest you take some pilates class to help with your flexibility and strength. It builds muscles in a way more conducive to ballet because it elongates the muscle instead of bulking it.
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