Wednesday, August 4, 2010

  Most Ballerinas on Pointe - world record set by NYC ballerinas
 NEW YORK CITY, USA -- 241 ballerinas of all ages from the American Ballet Theatre and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club came at the Bandshell in Central Park to stand en pointe for one minute - setting the new world record for the Most Ballerinas on Pointe at One Time .

 Photo: 241 ballerinas converged at the Bandshell in Central Park to set the new world record for the Most Ballerinas on Pointe at One Time .
Photo by: Gene Schiavone.
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   The previous Guinness World Record holder for the Most Ballerinas on Pointe at One Time was the Youth America Grand Prix 10th Anniversary last April at City Center, with 220 dancers participating.

    "We're making history through dance," said Craig Salstein, a soloist with the Amercan Ballet Theatre, who led the dancers.

    The Break the Ballet Record came about as a project of esteemed ballet photographer Gene Schiavone . According to Romney, the purpose was to just have some fun and gather as many of Schiavone's Facebook fans together as possible.

   Ballet dancers from around the country ages 13 and up were invited to join the record-breaking event -- and to donate $10. Proceeds from the event went to the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club Performing Arts Program.

    Hosted by American Ballet Theater’s Principal Dancer Michele Wiles, Craig Salstein choreographed a group of over 200 ballet students, professionals, and retires.

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