In an industry obsessed with 'perfect' feet, fallen arches can be seen as a barrier to success. But that's a damaging myth that has excluded many from the joy of ballet Picking up my ballet shoes again after six years has been bittersweet. I have felt joy in returning to a childhood hobby yet discomfort, too, knowing that I originally stopped ballet because of my incredibly flat feet. There is no doubt that ballet ch…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM on March 18, 2026