Ballet is one of the most beautiful and controlled form of dance. The dancers seem to float upon the stage as they are slight in figure and dressed in ethereal barely there costumes to contribute to the illusion of weightlessness. The truth of the matter is, these dancers are putting enormous stress and pressure upon their feet and by the time they are finished with their onstage careers, their feet will be an unsightly mess. Their extreme control over their bodies is epitomized in their control over their feet. The ballet can be traced back to Italy during the 15th century. The first documented ballet told the story of the Greek myth of Circe. Circe had magical powers and could turn men into animals. The traditional ballet shoes were probably not worn at this first five and a half hour performance, performed in honor of a wedding.
Ballet dancers are specifically trained to dance on point. This means they are standing on tip-toe inside their shoes. The dancer uses both strength and technique to keep herself aloft in this position. This technique included utilizing the muscles of her feet, ankles, leg and torso to pull herself and her body up into the position.
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