Twenty Things You’ll Never Hear Outside of Dance

Spring has sprung (and so has spring break!). The sky is overcast, the mountains are snow-capped, and the wind is enough to keep me inside. Classic.

I did, however, just return from a fantastic snowmobiling trip (Yes, ballerinas can rough it, too.). During many a relaxing hour, I came up with the following list of quotes that you will probably NEVER hear outside of a dance studio. If you have a special case, though, I completely understand. I’m not all there in the “normal” department either.

1. “Who are you, and why is your hair down?”
2. “Is that… BROWN MASCARA?”
3. “This red lipstick is being confiscated. You have the right to remain silent.”
4. “Pretty please don’t kill me with your necklace.”
5. “Do I have to take my shirt off?”
6. “You’re not seriously wearing nail polish… right? You don’t really have a death wish… right?” (Sorry!– too much Percy Jackson for me…)
7. “Whoops!– forgot to take my pants off.”
8. “These tights have two huge holes and an ugly run…. They should last me another four weeks.”
9. “I can see my toes! Time for new ballet shoes!”
10. “I had chocolate today. A whole square. Best moment ever.”
11. “The lady at the spa told me about foot cream. I told her about twelve years ago.”
12. “Do you want good grades or good grand battements? BECAUSE YOU CAN’T HAVE BOTH, SISTER!”
13. “Yay!– blister picture!”
14. “Sorry dude, but I don’t run. You see, it’s all in the knees…”
15. “Aw, your friend plays football? That’s really cute.”
16. “What color is this song?”
17. “I’m glad you’re sore.”
18. “Now, put four times your body weight on your knees. See how beautiful that is?”
19. “Courant Français – activer!” 
20. “Wait, so you’re telling me that– that you… have a LIFE?”