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A Stunning Ballerina in Motion
by Jamie Collins
Feb. 10, 2023
Meet Claire Roberts, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, who is currently six months along in her pregnancy. At 32, this soon-to-be mom isn’t letting her pregnancy slow her down. Just last week, she shared a mesmerizing video of herself effortlessly executing pirouettes, and it’s already garnered nearly 30,000 likes on Instagram! Once you see it, you’ll totally understand the buzz.
How many pirouettes did she pull off? Fifteen! In case you were curious. Claire discovered she was expecting while preparing for her role in Swan Lake. She mentioned to A Plus that after consulting with her OB/GYN, she felt reassured that continuing her rigorous ballet training was safe for her little one. “Honestly, I can’t think of a more demanding role than Swan Lake,” Claire said. She completed her performances at 20 weeks and is still actively teaching and dancing. She is eager to return to the stage by July after her baby arrives in April. Claire shared that the ballet community has been incredibly supportive throughout her journey and she’s never felt out of place.
Isn’t that precious? It’s hard to imagine this little girl not following in her mother’s graceful footsteps. After all, how many can say they’ve been pirouetting since the womb?
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Summary:
Claire Roberts, a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, is six months pregnant and continues to perform breathtaking pirouettes. Her recent video has gone viral, showcasing her commitment to ballet despite her pregnancy. Claire feels supported by her ballet community and plans to return to the stage shortly after giving birth.