"353 Ballerinas Set New World Record at NYC's Plaza Hotel"

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Source: Gothamist
"353 Ballerinas Set New World Record at NYC's Plaza Hotel"
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Hundreds of ballerinas gathered at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown to set a new world record for the most ballet dancers en pointe simultaneously, with 353 dancers breaking the previous record of 306. Organized by Youth America Grand Prix, the event aimed to showcase the healing power of dance and celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary. Adjudicated by Guinness World Records, the dancers stood en pointe for 60 seconds, eliciting cheers when the record was officially broken. Dancers, aged 9 to 19, expressed excitement and pride in being part of the historic event.

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