Guest kristindancer27 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 I'm just wondering what they mean in ballet when they talk about "normal weight." What IS normal weight? Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 "Normal weight" is having some, as opposed to having none! Weight is a nearly meaningless quantity when it comes to ballet. Some people look great with a few more pounds than the insurance tables tell you is "perfect", some look great with less. It's a look, and not a look that a dancer can accurately judge for him/herself. You need an impartial, reliable "eye outside the self", like a trusted teacher, or friend, who can tell you how you look. Link to comment
pureafterglow Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I totally agree with Mr. Johnson, and might I add that another great person to ask how you look is a trusted doctor, one who knows your medical background and is aware of the dancing that you do. Link to comment
primasylph Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 "Normal Weight" varies for everyone based on age, heigh, sex and other factors. You also have to look at your lean mass virsus your fat percentage to determine if your weight is healthy or not. Link to comment
Pointeyourfeet Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Knock Knock I'm 14........ You can't forget that muscle weighs more than fat! I weigh more than most of my friends because they aren't dancers and I generally have more muscle. However, I have a lower body fat percentage. Don't judge on weight, judge on health. Link to comment
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