Major League Baseball Player Debuts the Fruits of His Ballet Barre Workout

Mike Piazza, a retired Major League Baseball catcher, is performing with the Miami City Ballet on May 3rd, playing the role of the gangster in “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue,” the Associated Press reports.

He admits that he might have to fend off some "good-natured insults" but says that "the bottom line is to draw attention to the show, to the arts, the art of ballet and dancing in general." 

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Philip Neal, who is staging the Miami City Ballet production, is delighted that athletes like Piazza are showcasing the athleticism and discipline of dance, the AP reports. With a Boss Ballet Barre at your home, you might even be able to get your own husband, dad, or brother to join in on your workouts! 

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