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Question by  Alexis (27)

What is normal retirement age for professional ballerinas?

 
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Answer by  jennyv8 (133)

Ensemble dancers who never move beyond the corps de ballet typically retire in their late 20s or early 30s due to injury, marriage, or a lack of opportunities for advancement. Barring injury and illness, soloists and principle dancers also usually retire around 30 years of age, primarily due to the physical demands.

 
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Answer by  Baobao (1273)

In my opinion, it should be around thirty since this career is strict on people's weight and shape.Who can always keep that slim in normal life?

 
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Answer by  jackie (276)

Being a ballerina is a demanding profession. A 40-year-old ballerina is old, just as a 40-year-old professional football quarterback or baseball pitcher. Most ballerinas retire in their 30s. True, the greatest ballerinas may dance on years past that date -- but their skills decline with age, and they're living on their reputations.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Yes!

 
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