Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of Ballet
May 21, 2024
Delve into the dark side of the ballet world with a former ballerina as they discuss the cult-like aura surrounding the art form, revealing intense pressures, body criticisms, and extreme sacrifices dancers endure. Explore the enigmatic allure of ballet, the transition from ballet to a new chapter, and the complexities of navigating the beauty and negativity within the industry.
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George Balanchine's Cult Influence
- George Balanchine's godlike status created a cult-like ballet culture.
- His power dynamics involved inappropriate relationships with young dancers.
Ballet's Body Image Cult
- Ballet fosters extreme body image pressures, leading to eating disorders.
- The culture encourages caloric restriction as devotion, akin to cult control.
Ballet's Abusive Power Dynamics
- Ballet's gender dynamics mirror abusive cults with male power and female subjugation.
- Sexual misconduct and coercive authority are pervasive in ballet leadership.