They remain wary of competition.
Hundreds of young ballet dancers simultaneously sat on tiptoe and held the grueling pose for more than a minute, setting a new world record Wednesday at Manhattan’s Plaza Hotel.
A total of 353 dancers from around the world held the position known as “en pointe,” beating the current Guinness World Record of 306 dancers, according to Youth America Grand Prix, which organized the tutu-centric participants. That’s what it means.
“I screamed and clapped. I was shocked,” said dancer Amanda Toledo, 13, who organizers announced had won the title of “most ballet dancer en pointe” at the same time. He talked about the moment. “I’m proud.”
To prove that their pointe would go down in history, the teenage ballet dancers had to simultaneously support all of their weight on the tips of their fully extended legs.
Teen participants from more than 20 states, including New York, Hawaii and Idaho, successfully pulled off what is considered one of the most intense moves in ballet.
“I can’t believe it,” said Emma Power, a 15-year-old dancer from Minnesota. “I came here to break the record, and we accomplished it. I’m so proud of everyone.”
Reagan Beamer, 18, added: “I’m so excited because I get to be a part of something so special.”
Young dancers from as far away as Japan, China, Germany and Portugal also took part in the record-breaking event, which took place in the famous hotel’s Terrace Room.
The previous record was set on September 10, 2019 during the recording of “Live!” on West 67th Street in Manhattan, “with Kelly and Ryan,” according to Guinness.
