Ballerinas Hardest Sport

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Ballet takes strength like a weightlifter, endurance like a swimmer, flexibility like a gymnast, grace like a diver and coordination like a hockey player. Ballerinas must combine all sports to complete a sport that many believe is easy. Ballet is known to be one of the most beautiful, yet difficult sports. Ballerinas gracefully glide along the stage almost as if it takes no effort. Many people travel all around the world to see a beautiful ballet since not everyone can perform them gorgeously. Even though ballet look’s effortless, it really is not. Ballerinas must have technique, flexibility and stage presence. They work countless hours to perfect and practise these three skills. Technique is not just knowing positions, it is so much more.

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