pmballerina Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi I have been wondering about this for a while. If you have a big bust size like a B or C is it like impossible to get into a ballet company? Well thanks bye:) ~Jocelyn~ -**Born to dance**- Quote Link to comment
ConstanzaElisabeth Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 i have a large chest, so i always notice when professional dancers are larger than normal, for ballet dancers. on many videos i have seen(we dont get many live ballets in alaska), there are large chested dancers, usually in the corps. i recently went to audition for a college ballet program, and many people in the upper level of their program had larger busts than you would expect, some even larger than myself(i am a C). so there is hope for us! Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Originally posted by pmballerina If you have a big bust size like a B or C is it like impossible to get into a ballet company? Nope. Quote Link to comment
Guest Giselle83 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 oh why not? I have B (European...I think it's the same in US?) I fit just and just into all dresses, also tutus, we get from the National Ballet! I'd like to hear some explanation why not...:-) Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 Giselle, I think we're fighting with a double negative here. The question was, "Is it impossible...?" and my answer was "No." If "impossible" means "not possible" and the answer is "no", then it means that the answer is "yes, it is possible.":) Quote Link to comment
ConstanzaElisabeth Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 i think giselle was wondering why the question was posted in the first place, and really, it is more aimed at very large chests, when you get in the D range, and then it really becomes a problem. not only is it an issue aesthetically, it causes many costume problems, such as the one i recently encountered at teh last fitting where i was afraid to breathe, lest i reveal what the costume shouldve covered. also in jumps, many large chested people have extremely embarrasing problems, and even those who arent as large someitmes have difficulty. yes, it is a problem, but as a B it doesnt matter much. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Right, Constanza. The bust size doesn't actually start to cause difficulties until your partner has to step back to avoid them in partnered turns, or you take an arabesque penchée and you can't come back up!;) Quote Link to comment
Guest twinklehooves Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I am really small- it kinda sucks- all of my costumes have to be refitted... I barely fit in adult costumes...kinda have to go to childrens.... Quote Link to comment
Guest enpointe3636 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I'm very skinny, but sort of busty too, I'm a 34C. Plus, I'm a little under 5 7, so I'm a bit awkward looking. On stage I feel out of place, most of the dancers in my class being a little over 5 ft. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted January 3, 2005 Administrators Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Suggestions for what? 5'7 is lovely, and tall dancers, IF they carry themselves well and really learn to move well and use all that length, are wonderful! The bust size does not have to be a problem, but it will just require more attention to proper support. PS - Welcome to Ballet Talk for Dancers! I'm sorry I neglected to welcome you earlier, but I didn't realize you were new today, since you have so many posts. Quote Link to comment
Guest enpointe3636 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I have scholiosis, and my shoulders are a bit "hunched" I'm not sure of the correct word. Do companies pay close attention to scholiosis? Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Scoliosis is much more widespread than you'd think. Ballet can alleviate it, or minimalize its appearance, but it's a structural thing that doesn't usually take drastic intervention (like surgery) to correct unless it's very pronounced and/or progressive. Just remember, keep the chest open, and in this case, actually square the shoulders and "push down". You're working to correct a structure here, and simply advising "don't let the shoulders rise" isn't going to be enough here. Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted January 3, 2005 Administrators Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Your shoulders being "hunched" sounds to me much more like a postural problem than something caused by scoliosis. My guess, without seeing you of course, is that your head is too far forward, which causes the shoulders to round, and if you also have weak abs, this would cause you to "sink" a bit and the shoulders would look rounded or hunched. This is correctable. Start by LOSING the backpack, if you are using one, which most teens seem to be doing. This is the cause of the head going forward. The shoulders follow the head. Quote Link to comment
Guest HEhRSuHEgYS Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 a B is not a big chest size!you can still get into a ballet company even with a C though.there are aleays minimizer and sports bras that can help.i have a friend who is about a 32D and she still does ballet. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Just so long as the other dancers don't open an office pool as to whether or when you come up from the next penché! Quote Link to comment
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