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Top 10 things a ballerina would never say
1. "You gonna finish those cheese fries?"
2. "I can't get the chewing tobacco stains out of my unitard!"
3. "I'm loopy from all the spinning!"
4. "My dream is to do a ballet version of 'Smokey and the Bandit'."
5. "Baseball players can scratch themselves. Why can't we?"
6. "I don't know which I love more--'Swan Lake' or Ricki Lake?"
7. "When I have to jump really high, I pretend there's a ferret biting me in the rear."
8. "I love the Quizstar 5000!"
9. "Hey girls--let's go beat the heck outta some opera singers."
10. "I'll have what Rush is having."

Top 10 Most Important Things I've Learned in Ballet Class
1. Girls can fly.
2. You gotta have the attitude.
3. You can't fall off the floor (easily).
4. Keep your toe nails short.
5. Barres are not invincible.
6. They tell you to spot for a reason.
7. It's not sweat, it's glow.
8. Wet floors are slippery.
9. There is (usually) no such thing as a stupid question.
10. ->This is right, <-This is left.

4 Amazing Ballet Facts
1. A male dancer lifts over 1-1/2 tons worth of ballerinas during performances. 2. Most ballerinas wear out 2-3 pairs of pointe shoes per week.
3. One tutu costs up to $2,000 to make.
4. The same tutu requires 60-90 hours of labor and over 100 yards of ruffle.

11 Things A Dancer Should Promise Herself
1. To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
2. To speak of health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
3. To make all your friends feel that there is something wonderful in them.
4. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your dreams come true.
5. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.
6. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
7. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
8. To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
9. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
10. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
11. To always point your toes.

10 Ideal Characteristics of a Performer
1. Experience and skill in a number of dance forms, epescially the one represented by the choreographer.
2. Interest in the arts and a great desire to dance.
3. Strong, healthy body, with a practical regard for joint action.
4. Broad perceptual field and an open mind.
5. Lots of energy, courage, patience, and strength.
6. The ability to cooperate and get along with others.
7. To take criticism and suggestions easily.
8. Tom move with conviction and projection.
9. To have time and energy for rehearsals, and a willingness to work.
10. The ability to move with urgency and passion.

10 Jobs Surrounding Dance
1. Artistic Director- decides what shows to put on and casts the roles.
2. Ballet Master or Mistress- runs rehearsals and supervises the corps de ballet.
3. Dance Teacher- runs daily classes and gives individual coaching.
4. Physiotherapist- treats dancers� injuries.
5. Choreographer- creates the dance part of a ballet and helps decide on costumes and scenery.
6. Wardrobe Master or Mistress- looks after and takes care of the costumes.
7. Technical Director or Stage Manager- co-ordinates the lighting staff, orchestra, dancers, and stage crew.
8. Member of a Stage Crew- is responsible for the electrics, such as wiring and special effects, as well as the props.
9. Marketing Officers- comission posters, leaflets and programs advertsing ballets.
10. General Manager- arranges tours, salaries, and general business matters.