Achieve long, lean lines with Principal Ballerina, Iana Salenko.

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Ballet dancer reflecting in mirror, symbolising body image awareness and mental health from Train Like a Ballerina
Ballet and Body Image: Why So Many Dancers Struggle with Body Dysmorphia and Eating DisordersBalletEducation

Ballet and Body Image: Why So Many Dancers Struggle with Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders

The Hidden Struggle Behind Ballet’s Beauty Ballet is one of the most beautiful and demanding art forms in the world, a seamless fusion of athleticism, storytelling, and grace. From perfect pirouettes to effortless jumps, the artistry on stage hides a much deeper reality offstage. Behind the curtain, many dancers silently battle body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Studies have shown that both are significantly…