Don’t Think, Dear: On Loving and Leaving Ballet

A stark look at ballet's beauty and brutality. I offer an Alice Robb memoir review that blends honest memoir critique with my own post ballet reflections. I trace the School of American Ballet culture, Balanchine's legacy, the ballet mindset, leaving ballet, and eating disorders in ballet.

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Rolly's Take

For those who’ve danced on the edge of beauty and self-doubt, this blog resonates deeply. It captures the haunting allure of ballet's grace and the brutal reality behind its facade, inviting readers to reflect on their own aspirations and sacrifices. Here lies a space for soul-searching, where art confronts the scars it leaves, beckoning the curious and the courageous.