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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wrong.  See Children of Theatre Street.  You must start young in order to perfect the turnout from the hips while the bones are still growing and are pliable.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU7UP9gXHt4[/quote]

Classical ballet does not start until around age eight.

Call any conservatory in this country and they will tell you the exact same thing.[/quote]

Auditions for the Vaganova School (the setting for the 1970s file The Children of Theater Street) have long been held at age 9 or 10, with students beginning in the school around age 10.  Some students have "preparatory" classes beforehand, but the Vaganova syllabus is designed to begin around 10--though, of course, with "ideal" bodies.

So, back to OP's question.
--Injuries and eating disorders and the rest can occur in ballet, gymnastics, and any other physical activities.
--I don't think there are reliable statistics on the incidence of eating disorders and injuries in various activities.
--Your dd will likely "self-select" anyway based on what's to her taste.
--Regardless of the activity, it seems to me that your responsibility as a parent is to always focus on what's in her interest--no pressure to compete or perform with injuries, a healthy attitude toward food and weight, etc.
--For dance, the significant costume expenses are at performance and competition-focused schools, but not at ballet-focused schools.
--Ballet-focused schools will have only "movement" or pre-ballet for her age group.

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