The Daily Life Of A Dancer

By Marissa Velazquez


The everyday life of a dancer is pretty much the same no matter what style is being used. Despite the hard work that has to be done in order to achieve a certain level of success, many still pursue their dream of dancing professionally. This is due to the fact that the rewards outweigh all of the discipline that one has to endure. Here is a look at a typical day in the life of a ballet dancer.

A typical ballerina has to make sure they start the day by attending a warm up class. In these classes, one will do basic exercises to strengthen the arms and legs. They also do stretches which help to elongate the limbs and keep them supple. This is done before going to the rehearsals which has to be done every time a show is done.

Rehearsals take place after the warm up, since the muscles have been properly prepared. There are various schedules for different parts in the performance and if someone is injured this can change for any number of reasons. So one always has to be aware of what is taking place. The rehearsal can last for over six hours.

Injuries are common in the world of dance as it is also in the world of sports. This results in others having to fill the shoes of the person who has been injured. There are studio rehearsals and there are the stage rehearsals. The performers first go to the studio rehearsals where the space is smaller and various scenes are worked on.

The second is the stage rehearsal, which is done in the place where one is going to perform. There are sets put in place to create the atmosphere for the show and one has to dance to live music instead of a piece that is being heard through a stereo. One is also preparing to dance in front of a live audience and will therefore need to be focused.

There are times when one has to see a physiotherapist when there is any sort of injury or concern. The body is the most important instrument and one has to make sure that everything is in perfect condition. Being healthy is of prime importance and one has to be sure to eat and sleep well which also helps with preventing unnecessary injuries.

This means eating healthy whole foods and keeping hydrated. Most people stay away from junk food in order to keep their energy up. This enables one to keep up with the demands of their job which requires the use of their body. Sleep is also important, because when one is tired they are more prone to injuries.

The everyday life of a dancer is one of dedication, and delivering the best one has to offer to the public. This is not something that one can do on occasion and expect to get results. One has to be willing to train everyday in order to get results and reap the rewards of their efforts.




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