Male dancer lifts about 1 1/2 tons of ballerinas, in performance only, during his career. Don't bother asking how many tons of lifting he does if all the rehearsals are included....
Ballet classes
In 2008, ballet classes were instituted for police officers in western Romania to help them move elegantly while directing traffic.
Peripheral vision.
Because of the need to maintain strict head position while dancing, doctors often prescribe use of dance for those patients that need to develop their peripheral vision.