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Black Swan: True to life?

John Gillmore will be speaking to a former dancer about the reality of life in the ballet and the pressures on young dancers, as Black Swan starring Natalie Portman is in the cinema.

The film Black Swan starring Natalie Portman has certainly caused a stir since its release earlier this month. The film depicts the ballet world as riddled with paranoia and as a profession where eating disorders are rife. This afternoon John Gillmore will be speaking to a former dancer about the reality of life in the ballet and the pressures on young dancers.

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Fri 28 Jan 2011 13:00

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  • Fri 28 Jan 2011 13:00