# Pregnant Ballerinas "MaEternal" By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeternal-pregnant-women-wanted-for-ballet References: [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL1271421620080313?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&rpc=69) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL1271421620080313?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&rpc=69) Twelve pregnant women auditioning for "MaEternal", will have a chance to dance in the newest production by Balletlorent. Artistic Director Liv Lorent, who happens to be pregnant, believes [mothers in waiting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-postpartum-line) are fascinating, beautiful and serene, qualities which can only enrich her ballet productions. The dozen [pregnant ballerinas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan) will dance along with six regular ballerinas who aren't mothers-to-be. If they don't all go into labor at the same time, the British ballet production could probably be interesting. **Implications** - While the picture of ballerinas is usually narrow and unchanging, showcasing the ability of tiny figures to epitomize grace and poise, MaEternal is a new take on convention, which showcases beauty in the most unlikely place. Exploring the beauty of carrying life, the [Newcastle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Newcastle-University) show will premiere in May and give 12 women a chance to share this experience with eager audiences through dance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pregnant Ballerinas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the beauty of carrying life through dance, challenging conventional expectations of ballerinas. - **Maeternal Ballet Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing the fascinating, beautiful, and serene qualities of mothers-to-be in a ballet production, offering a unique and captivating experience for audiences. - **Breaking Stereotypes in Ballet:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Breaking the narrow and unchanging image of ballerinas by including pregnant women in ballet performances, challenging traditional notions of beauty and grace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Performing Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new and unconventional elements, such as pregnant ballerinas, to traditional performing arts productions. - **Maternity Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with ballet productions to create specialized clothing and accessories for pregnant ballerinas, catering to the specific needs of this unique niche market. - **Wellness and Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the physical and mental benefits of dance for pregnant women, creating innovative programs and services that promote overall well-being during pregnancy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Maternity Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seraphine-1.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Complimentary Footwear Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-changes-during-pregnancy.md) - [AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-photoshoot.md) - [Prenatal Care Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama.md) - [Supportive Maternity Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-shapewear.md) - [Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-people-pregnancy-safe.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md)