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The pressure to have a perfect “ballet body” directly contributes to rampant body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Long legs, hyperextended knees, small waists and other physical attributes are highly desirable traits for ballerinas that are nearly impossible to attain if you aren't born...
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The pressure to have a perfect “ballet body” directly contributes to rampant body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Long legs, hyperextended knees, small waists and other physical attributes are highly desirable traits for ballerinas that are nearly impossible to attain if you aren't born with them.

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The pressure to have a perfect “ballet body” directly contributes to rampant body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Long legs, hyperextended knees, small waists and other physical attributes are highly desirable traits for ballerinas that are nearly impossible to attain if you aren't born...
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The pressure to have a perfect “ballet body” directly contributes to rampant body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Long legs, hyperextended knees, small waists and other physical attributes are highly desirable traits for ballerinas that are nearly impossible to attain if you aren't born with them.

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