As classical ballet is an aesthetic art
form, physiological characteristics of professional
dancers such as flexibility are often dictated, albeit
indirectly, by artistic directors or choreographers.
However, the most aesthetically desirable dancers may not
be the most durable. In order to test these hypotheses,
several initial studies were carried out. Video analysis
concluded that classical ballet is a high intensity,
intermittent form of exercise, at performance level, but
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