The Perfect Ballet Body

[@Diana-kk6qz]

Tbh I just really wanna know the truth instead of some fake “oh don’t worry about it! You’re perfect!!!”. Thanks for the video

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thanks for your comment: I do try to present accurate information about pro ballet. That said, anyone can and should enjoy dancing. All best!

[@josefinamoldovan]

Dear all, This response is to a comment that was up briefly, and I wanted to take a moment to answer. I'm so glad to hear your feedback. It took a lot of courage for you to write this comment, and I hope to offer some perspective which might help. Only dance for yourself. Period. It may sound selfish, but that's what everyone at the professional level does anyway, regardless of what they might say to the contrary. The thrill of moving your body in dance is yours entirely, and the whims of a theatre audience must never be the focus of your desire. Focus on what you do, and not on what others think. I can only speak for myself: I am post-professional, and I keep dancing for my own enjoyment, self-expression, and good health. All too many dancers leave the profession feeling exhausted, disillusioned, and completely disinterested in doing another battement tendu. It needn't be that way either. I agree that professional ballet can be extremely body-specific. But consider this: how many people enjoy studying music, and will never perform a concerto with the New York Phil, or get a contract to play for that orchestra? Almost all music students. And that's okay, as long as they enjoy the experience of making music, and keeping the art form in their life. We could say the same for every sport out there: do it for yourself. Having personal worth in ballet is never defined by dancing in a professional company. It is always about your enjoyment of the art form, and experiencing the sweat, hard work, music, and the physical, emotional, and psychological rewards that come with that. It is a challenge you set for yourself. Please keep dancing 😊 All best, Josefina

[@pristinetam]

Maria Khoreva has a really good ballet body. So much hyper extension and she has beautiful arches.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Excellent choice! You are absolutely right: Khoreva has a remarkable physique, and she has a truly elegant performance persona as well. Thanks for your input 😊

[@krystalgomez2300]

Yup. She is so talented at such a young age already

[@fowlergirl11]

Agreed

[@shadowdancer9768]

I don’t have a great ballet body but do have emotional expression when I dance. I love it and I am grateful for what my body can do. 💕

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thanks for sharing, and this is the definition of a healthy attitude. Bravo! 💕💕

[@shadowdancer9768]

@@josefinamoldovan thank you 😊 I really appreciate the information and celebration of dance.

[@JW-uq9yt]

Yuanyuan Tan, principal of San Francisco ballet also has the ideal body, long lines, perfect arch, tiny head and extremely long neck, arms and legs, super small rib cage.

[@josefinamoldovan]

You are absolutely right: superb body, superb artist!

[@krystalgomez2300]

I enjoy ballet as a hobby. And this is the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me. And my fav ballerina for now is Maria Khoreva. Its because she is so young and feels like a peer to me. And I see her as an inspirational person for me.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Yes, I agree. Maria Khoreva is wonderful and she continues to dance beautifully. I am so glad you are a part of the dance community. Enjoy your ballet dancing!

[@secretxo111]

Hi! Thank you for the video! I don’t have hyperextended knees so is there tips to help me achieve hyperextended knees?

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thank you so much for your comment. You can work on the flexibility of your muscles surrounding your knee by stretching your hamstrings, quads, and calf muscles, because those are the muscles around your knee joint. Happy dancing!🤗

[@balletinternational1]

In case one day you wish to do an interview for ballet international let me know

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thanks so much for reaching out. Yes, I would be happy to do an interview for ballet international. Sending you all my best, and I hope you're having a great weekend!

[@krystalgomez2300]

Idk if I have a ideal body for ballet. But doing ballet surely have taught me how to be fit. It has increased my confidence, my posture is better than ever, I can carry myself with elegance, I am flexible than ever and I absolutely love what my body could do. And learned how to appreciate ballet and classical music more. It gives me comfort purpose and a state of mind where I feel at peace yet dynamically active.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thank you for this comment: so inspiring! I wish everyone would achieve what you have found with your dancing. Congratulations, and let's keep up the good work!

[@itsannabelduhhh]

i have every single physical attribute except hyperextended knees and high arches… my feet are good and very strong but not necessarily arched in that part of the bone, and my legs are very long but they are bowed… so the opposite of hyperextended. do i still have a chance of making it if i work really hard?

[@josefinamoldovan]

Yes, consistent work is the main factor where ballet is concerned. There are professional dancers who do not have a high instep or hyperextended knees, for instance, and they enjoy careers in dance. I would always encourage you to continue your training, focus on both your work and the qualities you have. 🧡

[@victory4926]

I think about harmony and not about perfection. The excellent is the enemy of the good ( Voltaire)

[@josefinamoldovan]

The correct citation is: « le mieux est le mortel ennemi du bien » Montesquieu, Pensées. The perfect ballet body is harmony.

[@elden5052]

I find Lopatkina and Zakharova, because of their long limbs, at times look a bit „clumsy“. I prefer Osipova‘s „athletic“ body.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Yes, Osipova has a wonderful physique, and you are right that she has an athletic build. I also find her remarkably versatile. 😊

[@nicholessmuse2447]

EXCELLENT. WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE A WORLD OF MAJESTIC ELEGANT ✨ SCULPTURES IN VERY ANGELIC KINETICS.. EVERY SINGLE BALLET CATHEDRAL HAS MY UPMOST SUPPORT... PISCES ♓OF THE 12TH GATE SIGNING OFF MUCH PEACE ♓..

[@josefinamoldovan]

Thanks, Pisces! We'll keep up the hard work. 🙏

[@nicholessmuse2447]

@@josefinamoldovan THANK YOU 😊🙏❤...I INDEED HAVE AT LEAST ONE OR TWO QUESTIONS TO ASK IF I MAY.... IF I WERE TO DO SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE (LIKE GATHER SOME FORM OF COURAGE STOP USING EXECUSES AND BASICALLY STOP BEING A SCARED 😨 LITTLE SOUL, AND JUST GO WITH ONLY MY SOUL TO GUIDE ME NOT LOGIC BECAUSE MR. LOGIC IS A REAL LOSER A PIECE OF CRAP, AND REALLY ELEMINATE MYSELF FROM THIS SO CALLED LIE OF A LIFE.. TAKE MY PAYCHECK NEXT WEEK AND WITHOUT A SINGLE THOUGHT OF FAILURE TO REALISTICALLY DO WHAT I AM ON EARTH TO 🌎DO, WOULD THAT BE A STUPID DECISION?)

[@josefinamoldovan]

@@nicholessmuse2447 you will know what is best for your life and your personal circumstances better than anybody else. I do like to incorporate logic as well as instinct for big decisions in life, but that's just me. On a scale of 1 to 10, if I rate the potential success of a choice as being 7/10 or higher, I usually decide to go ahead with that choice. Hope that helps!

[@nicholessmuse2447]

@@josefinamoldovan EXCELLENT. I DO APOLOGIZE FOR BEING SO OPENLY OPENED I KNOW YOU ARE VERY BUSY WITH YOUR WONDERFUL WORK AND I AM REMINDED THAT IT'S ONE DAY AT A TIME DESPITE OF HOW DESPERATE I FEEL FROM TIME TO TIME..THIS IS MY FIRST TIME EVER ENCOUNTERING THESE EMOTIONS AND ALONG WITH MY STUDIES OF PURE IMAGINATION AND HOW I CAN MANIFEST FROM MY SUBCONSCIOUS TO BE BROUGHT FORTH INTO MY REALITY WHAT I WANT I CAN MAKE THE AMATEUR MISTAKE OF ALLOWING THE WORLD TO GET IN MY WAY BUT I AM SUBSCRIBING TO YOUR CHANNEL AND AS I MENTIONED EARLIER ALL BALLET CATHEDRALS HAVE MY UPMOST SUPPORT THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤ I AM PISCES ♓OF THE 12TH GATE SIGNING OFF MUCH PEACE

[@mybizkitAINTlimp]

I have everything except a small ribcage.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Congratulations! Practice your ballet technique every day and you will succeed in the competitive and challenging world of ballet. Happy dancing!💕

[@serenityshores_official]

Sylvie guillem

[@josefinamoldovan]

Oh my gosh, yes! I admire her tremendously, and thank you for listing her name. 🙏

[@annemondi]

Maya Plisetskaya.

[@josefinamoldovan]

Indeed, Maya Pliseyskaya was superb and “Prima ballerina assoluta”.

[@annemondi]

@@josefinamoldovan YES! And an ultimate role-model. ❤

[@snishkabob5554]

this video was so unnecessary

[@josefinamoldovan]

This video is factually accurate regarding the physical aspects required for professional training in the Vaganova system. If you consider such information unnecessary, don't watch.

[@krystalgomez2300]

No it wasnt.