You Might be a Ballet Student if...

Ballet is not just an art form or exercise, it's a way of life. Scroll down to see tell-tale signs you are a part of the ballet world!

1. You drop something on the floor and you do an arabesque to pick it up.

2. Rosin is your BFF.

3. Getting your driver's license is almost as cool as getting a new Yumiko leotard.

4. January/February you spend your weekends auditioning for Summer Intensives.

5. Whenever you hear a song, your mind thinks of choreography for a solo or a group number.

6. You bruise yourself from running into things trying to dance around your house- pirouettes and leg kicks just need happen!

7. A new pair of tights makes your day.

8. You spend hours watching videos on YouTube of ballet variations and videos.

9. The Nutcracker is your Christmas holiday tradition.

10. You'd rather be dancing on Spring Break, and Christmas Break, and the break before school begins.

11. You trip everywhere, except the dance studio.

Have some more to add? Leave a comment, we look forward to hearing your own.

Must See Top 5 Dance Videos

We're bringing the heat with our TOP 5 MUST SEE VIDEOS! From the best of classical ballet to irresistible modern day dance moves, you are sure to enjoy them! Enjoy the show...err...videos!

VIDEO #1: Because it's simply Baryshnikov...from his high-flying leaps to his undeniable stage presence, he shows what real ballet is! No more explanation needed.

VIDEO #2: Dancing with the Stars got it right with this ballet dancer! Patricia Zhou trained at the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. before moving on to The Royal Ballet (one of the largest companies in the world). Now Patricia is delighting audiences with the Staatsballett Berlin.

VIDEO #3: It's surreal to see raw talent built. For any of you familiar with the name, Hannah Bettes, you know what I am talking about. Here is a video of Hannah at just age 11, right before she switched her focus to ballet!

VIDEO #4: Young vs Old? Nah, this is just a timeless dance scene from a VERY famous movie! Watch and see two generations strutting their finest moves...

VIDEO #5: Because dancing is irresistible! Yes, especially this dance....

Want to start dance today? For information on classes with the Central Florida Ballet, call 407.849.9948 or check us out for seasonal performances at http://www.centralfloridaballet.com.