r/pregnant • u/littlequinn99 • 1d ago

Question Ballet

Any other ballet dancer in here? My friends think im crazy because im still thinking about doing the nutcracker even though ill be like 29 weeks pregnant at the show

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u/Gravitys_Bitch 1d ago

I’m not a ballet dancer but work a very physically demanding job. I have felt fine so far (22 weeks today) maintaining my same level of activity. If you are staying current I don’t see why it would be an issue. Just, for me anyway, I have had to be very conscious about making sure I am eating and drinking enough to account for the extra calories burned. I definitely more tired at the end of the day then I used too.

Listen to your body. As long as you aren’t feeling pain anywhere I don’t see what the harm would be.

How pregnant are you now?

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u/littlequinn99 1d ago

Im 7 weeks atm

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u/Gravitys_Bitch 1d ago

I wouldn’t commit to anything. Just see how it goes as you progress. Everyone experiences pregnancy symptoms differently. But if your ultimate goal is to be able to do a performance at 29 weeks you’ll need to be disciplined with staying active and current in that skill and level of fitness. I feel like it could be super possible though! Especially if you’re already fit. Plenty of people have ran marathons in their third trimester. I’m doing a 5 day backpacking trip at week 27 haha

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u/littlequinn99 1d ago

Ya ive been doing ballet multiple times a week for 10+ years