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Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

Royal Ballet and Opera

4.5M views 17 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “day in the life of a ballerina” includes (practice, rehearsals, performances, etc.)?
What places do you think a ballerina goes to during a work day (studio, stage, dressing room)?
What do you think is the hardest part of a ballerina’s day: physical work, mental pressure, or long hours?

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Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

Arriving at the Royal Opera House and morning class (00:00 – 02:00)

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1. Where does E Cho work every day?

A TV studio
A small local theater
A dance school in Japan
The Royal Opera House

2. How long do they warm up in class?

An hour and a quarter
Three hours
Five hours
About 30 minutes

3. Why is warming up important, according to her?

Because it helps you learn new choreography faster
Because it helps you get famous
Because you can easily get injured
Because it makes the music louder

Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

Schedules, rehearsals, and preparing roles (02:00 – 05:38)

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1. Why does she have to check the schedule every time?

Because the schedule changes all the time when people get injured
Because the orchestra decides it
Because she forgets the time of class
Because the building is huge

2. How is a stage rehearsal different from a studio rehearsal?

It is different for spacing and there are lots of sets
It is shorter and quieter
It is only for beginners
It has no music

3. What does she say about the Sugar Plum Fairy role?

She has never done this role before
She dislikes the role
She only rehearses it once
She has done it for more than 3 years

Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

Fatigue, physio, long day, and getting ready for the show (05:38 – 07:56)

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1. Why does she see the physiotherapist?

To choose her costume
To practice singing
To learn a new dance style
To fix a slightly dodgy ankle before the show

2. What does she say about feeling pain when she performs?

She doesn’t really feel the pain on stage, but may feel it after
She feels strong pain on stage all the time
She never feels pain anywhere
She only feels pain during warm-up class

3. What is she ready to do near the end of the video?

Start a morning warm-up class
Go home and sleep
Do the show
Fly to Japan

Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

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1. What is a main reason her workday can change suddenly?

She chooses a new job every day
Weather changes the studio location
Ticket sales change the schedule every hour
People get injured, so schedules change

2. Which activities are part of her typical day in the video?

Cooking lessons and school exams
Only watching other dancers and going home
Only performing, with no rehearsals
Warm-up class, rehearsals, physio, and a show

3. What does she suggest is needed to be a ballerina besides physical strength?

Being mentally strong
Being good at drawing
Being willing to travel every day
Being good at driving

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Discover Ballet: A day in the life of a ballerina

Her day includes long hours and a big gap before the show. How would you manage your energy in that situation?
She says warming up is important because you can easily get injured. What warm-up habits do you have (sports, gym, work, daily life)?
She says you need to be mentally strong and physically you get tired. Which is harder for you: mental pressure or physical tiredness? Why?
Would you like to work in a place like the Royal Opera House? What job would you want to do there?