Comments on: A bit of culture never hurt anyone… http://moggie-madness.com/a-bit-of-culture-never-hurt-anyone/ where the fur flies 24/7 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:45:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Melina http://moggie-madness.com/a-bit-of-culture-never-hurt-anyone/#comment-99 Melina Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:01:30 +0000 http://moggie-madness.com/a-bit-of-culture-never-hurt-anyone/#comment-99 Hi! I stumbled across your post, and since I was at the same performance had to have a go at answering *g* The term 'ballerina' is technically reserved for the best of the best dancers. The male version is danseur, I believe. All others are 'dancers' or 'soloists' or members of the 'corps de ballet'. As an aside, a person really interested in the ballet like myself is a balletomane The men wear supporters. There are stories about them having competitions to see how many socks they can fit down the front . . . A lot of the costumes at the ballet are lined with another fabric which may stop some sweating, but I'm with you on wanting the deodorant :) If you want to see the ballet up close and personal, try getting a ticket for a Vis a Vis session at the Queensland Ballet studios. The tickets are affordable (around $30) and the closest seats are less than a metre from the dancers. Female dancers do tend to be slim, but a lot has to do with how they hold their weight. A heavier girl who holds herself well and jumps can be easier to lift than a lighter girl who has to be hauled up in the air. Hi! I stumbled across your post, and since I was at the same performance had to have a go at answering *g*

The term ‘ballerina’ is technically reserved for the best of the best dancers. The male version is danseur, I believe. All others are ‘dancers’ or ’soloists’ or members of the ‘corps de ballet’. As an aside, a person really interested in the ballet like myself is a balletomane

The men wear supporters. There are stories about them having competitions to see how many socks they can fit down the front . . .

A lot of the costumes at the ballet are lined with another fabric which may stop some sweating, but I’m with you on wanting the deodorant :)

If you want to see the ballet up close and personal, try getting a ticket for a Vis a Vis session at the Queensland Ballet studios. The tickets are affordable (around $30) and the closest seats are less than a metre from the dancers.
Female dancers do tend to be slim, but a lot has to do with how they hold their weight. A heavier girl who holds herself well and jumps can be easier to lift than a lighter girl who has to be hauled up in the air.

]]> By: Poppy Q http://moggie-madness.com/a-bit-of-culture-never-hurt-anyone/#comment-75 Poppy Q Sun, 23 Dec 2007 07:35:34 +0000 http://moggie-madness.com/a-bit-of-culture-never-hurt-anyone/#comment-75 Hi Kay, I sees you came and visited my blog. Thanks for dropping by. My mum isn't allowed at the ballet - last time she fell asleep. Have a great christmas, you look awesome in your santy hat. Poppy Q Hi Kay,
I sees you came and visited my blog. Thanks for dropping by.

My mum isn’t allowed at the ballet - last time she fell asleep.

Have a great christmas, you look awesome in your santy hat.

Poppy Q

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