When you think of pointe shoes, you may not think of puppies. But that's what's been going on behind the studio walls of the American Ballet Theatre since the 1980s, company spokesperson Kelly Ryan told BuzzFeed News.

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Boylston said the company has always been dog-friendly. She said the dog-friendly culture is an outgrowth of the long performance tours dancers took in the 80s. The company invited dog owners to bring their dogs with them instead of paying for boarding.

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Ryan estimates there are about 18 dogs that belong to dancers and at least two cats. Staff at the company have about seven to 10 dogs that they bring to work as well.

Dogs even play a part in the ballet, Giselle. The dogs accompany a noble hunting party who visit Giselle’s village which sparks a chain of tragic events.

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Wednesday, 2 March 2016

These Ballet Dancers Get To Bring Their Dogs To Work And It's Seriously Cute

When you think of pointe shoes, you may not think of puppies. But that's what's been going on behind the studio walls of the American Ballet Theatre since the 1980s, company spokesperson Kelly Ryan told BuzzFeed News.

Boylston said the company has always been dog-friendly. She said the dog-friendly culture is an outgrowth of the long performance tours dancers took in the 80s. The company invited dog owners to bring their dogs with them instead of paying for boarding.

Dogs even play a part in the ballet, Giselle. The dogs accompany a noble hunting party who visit Giselle’s village which sparks a chain of tragic events.

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