Netters and lurkers
The history of ballet is quite horrendous and although undisputably a
fabulous art form it has a dark history full of female oppression and male
dominence. Strong sociological similarities have been drawn to the ancient
Chinese fascination with small feet.
Again of passing interest perhaps but pain associated with tight foorwear
in antiquity was often dismissed as religious sufferace to be borne quietly
and with dignity. Hence the origin of ":breaking in shoes". The thinking of
the time was you were privilaged to have shoes in the first place and the
fact they did not fit was a trifling matter. I am not surprised that many
young dancers complain bitterly out of earshot of parents.
I enjoy watching ballet but empathise with the dancers who give pleasure
from pain.
CK
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