tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post7039177085530891608..comments2023-11-03T01:27:18.621-07:00Comments on Body Art: Behind the Beautywilliam Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post-90418909848044299122015-01-30T14:52:40.403-08:002015-01-30T14:52:40.403-08:00I think the body shape is critical because the les...I think the body shape is critical because the less weight they carry the less pressure it will be placed on their toes when they dance in pointe shoes. My high school classmate who danced in pointe shoes was petite and slim so I am assuming that body size matters a lot.Bonnie Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128704353572125653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post-349039033092536092015-01-25T11:59:20.115-08:002015-01-25T11:59:20.115-08:00Girls are not allowed to start training on pointe ...Girls are not allowed to start training on pointe shoes until they reach a certain age (usually around age 11--13) or have a certain amount of training. This allows the bones to reach full growth. Obviously, ballerinas cannot start out wearing pointe shoes but have to go through a lot of training beforehand to gain enough strength and perfect their form. <br /><br />Regarding the pain, I'm not sure if the pain ever goes away completely, but the body adjusts and pain tolerance goes up. Most girls wear additional things to reduce the pain, but the problem with doing so is that with enough protection to get rid of discomfort, it is hard to feel the floor. Ouch pouches are padded covers that essentially look like the tip of a sock. Jelly tips are padded/jelly tips that cover the toe. I know there are many other accessories that help reduce pain.Stephanie Portmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969444744381502849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post-77100145409222338932015-01-25T10:27:31.182-08:002015-01-25T10:27:31.182-08:00Bonnie, Body shape for a ballerina I am told is cr...Bonnie, Body shape for a ballerina I am told is critically important. When a ballerina lifts her entire body up on her toes via the pointe shoes does it always hurt to do so?william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post-24893273245955815052015-01-24T16:02:27.078-08:002015-01-24T16:02:27.078-08:00Your comparison of foot binding to ballerina weari...Your comparison of foot binding to ballerina wearing pointe shoes is very fitting. Many girls strive to reach the pointe shoe level; some might even train endless hours to get to that level and the final results is not far from those of foot binding. This creates the thought of why one is praised and encourage while the other is not. Bonnie Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128704353572125653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123710124963307043.post-11931733952915260132015-01-24T07:02:08.895-08:002015-01-24T07:02:08.895-08:00There are several excellent documentaries on Netfl...There are several excellent documentaries on Netflix about ballerinas. I was stunned by the physical injuries female dancers endure. It makes me shake my head in wonder that so many girls take ballet and yet the toll on the human body is ignored. I am also struck at the gender divide. So many women I know save their ballet shoes. Many men I know my age have saved their baseball mitt. Not sure what this means if anything. Great post. william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.com