Moment of Um
Moment of Um
American Public Media
How do ballerinas stand on their toes?
4 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Ballet dancers inspire us with their grace, twirls, and leaps. But how do they stand on their tip-toes? We asked contemporary ballet dancer and choreographer Penelope Freeh to help us find the answer.


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