The Hard Reality Of Being A Teen Ballerina

Step Into The World Of A Teen Ballerina And Discover The Sacrifices They Have To Make Everyday Being a teen can be difficult on it’s own. Being a teen ballerina is a whole other ball game of issues that a young aspiring dancer has to deal with. From early mornings and late nights to hours of training and rehearsals it can be overwhelming. And that’s not including high school and the constant workload of essays, school projects and homework. Sadly, most teen ballerinas are balancing a heavy schedule that leaves little time for a social life. To top it all off they deal with the sad truths of body insecurities that come with the pressures to be slim and perfect. A teen dancer can be really hard on themselves for not having the ideal dancer's body that can lead to depression and even more serious issues. There may be a lot of struggles for a teen dancer, however there are also some wonderful advantages to training as a ballerina. From learning to become responsible, to creating a comradery amongst other dancers where they make friends for life. Not to mention added bonuses for some girls who create fame with their skills and often become role models to other young aspiring dancers.