by Sarah WilkiamsonThe ballerina on the stage looks very glamorous. The danseur who carries her around appears strong, making it appear effortless to pick up his graceful partner. But there are a lot of practicalities that go into creating this scene of elegance you watch on the stage.On the other hand, what most people don’t realize is that ballet dancers of all shapes and sizes, but most especially those who have attained prima status, have offered blood, toil, sweat and tears (thanks, Winston
















