Ballerina Coloring Pages

Ballet is believed to have originated in Italy as early as the 15th century, but the costumes and choreography we know today took shape only in the 19th and 20th centuries. At first, all roles were performed by men, but soon this art form became mostly associated with women. When coloring ballerina pages, it is easy to notice that the heroines are always in pointe shoes. These shoes are designed especially for dancing on the tips of the toes, which is why they have a characteristic flat toe.

Light pirouettes and weightless steps require remarkable physical training from these graceful dancers. A prima ballerina uses about 300 pairs of pointe shoes a year, while an ordinary dancer uses about 100 pairs. Satin shoes simply wear out and become uncomfortable. When performing the lead role in a major production, a dancer may change several pairs in one evening. In the past, major theaters often had a personal craftsman for each member of the troupe, making stage shoes to individual measurements.

Like pointe shoes, full tutu skirts are made entirely by hand. Each one takes a мастер several days and about 15 meters of fabric. As you download ballerina coloring pages, you will surely notice a number of repeated dance poses shown by the girls. There are five such positions in total. They involve a specific placement of the arms and legs. In classical ballet, all steps begin and end with one of these positions.

For several centuries, Russian ballet was incredibly popular. The skill of its performers left audiences in awe. Thanks to this, some foreign dancers even adopted Russian stage names. Our collection of coloring pages is constantly updated with new outline drawings, so save your favorite images to create a personal album!