Professional dancers open up about their struggles and challenges

[post_page_title]When your feet are something else…[/post_page_title]
Ballet dancers train for most of their lives to get to the top-tier, but it seems as though this dream comes at a price. A very painful price, in fact. If you’ve ever worn pointe shoes and tried to stand on your toes, you’ll know that it’s not the easiest thing to do. Your toes are meant to take the whole weight of your body, and nor do they want to.

They put up a fight, and this normally results in bruising, bleeding, and a fair few curse words from the ballet dancers themselves. Yes, if you’re a ballet dancer, you’ll know that foot injuries are just a way of life, and it’s pretty common for your feet to look like this. Ever wondered why ballet dancers rarely wear flip flops? Now you know why.