I Trained Like A Professional Ballerina | Lucie For Hire | Refinery29

Lucie Fink no stranger to tough jobs. She’s challenged herself to snowboard, yoga, working out for 5 days in a row, and even testing out an anti-gravity treadmill! But none of those compare to her latest challenge: performing as a prima ballerina! Combining pure athleticism and spot-on artistic talent, the ballerina is one of the most versatile performers in showbiz — and a prima ballerina notably has the highest honor within the company. Their job: make it look easy. But let me tell you, being a ballerina is far from elementary. Even the warm up was challenging! Isabella Boylston, a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, taught Lucie how to stretch, move, and look like a ballerina. Pro-tip: Grab yourself a ton of bobby pins! ABOUT SERIES Refinery29’s Lucie Fink immerses herself in an assortment of unique and intriguing careers for one day at a time. Each opportunity gives viewers a never-before-seen look into these atypical and fascinating jobs from a new hire’s POV. ABOUT REFINERY29 Refinery29 is a modern woman’s destination for how to live a stylish, well-rounded life. RELATED CONTENT Could you go 2-weeks without washing your hair? SEE MORE REFINERY29 VIDEOS SUBSCRIBE TO REFINERY29 Subscribe to the Refinery29 channel: For the latest trends and videos, visit: Like Refinery29 on Facebook: Follow Refinery29 on Twitter: Heart Refinery29 on Instagram: TALENT Follow Lucie Fink on Instagram: Follow Isabella Boylston on Instagram: