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The Ideal Weight for a Ballerina

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Lynette DiPalma

The ideal weight for a ballerina depends on the ballet company and the individual ballerina. Ballet has attempted to move in a more modern and sensitive direction by accepting larger dancers, but there is still a certain body type that is considered most appealing on the stage.